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NSPRA is proud to announce recipients of the 2025 Golden Achievement Awards.
NSPRA’s Golden Achievement Award recognizes outstanding, strategic work in all aspects of school public relations, communication, marketing and engagement. Entries are judged by volunteer association members and public relations professionals who are experienced, award winning and accredited.
This year's award-winning entries exemplify the impactful, innovative work shaping the future of school communication.
Congratulations to this year’s Golden Achievement Award recipients!
NOTE: Some winners include Gold Medallion entrants who indicated they would like their submission to be considered for a Golden Achievement Award if not selected for a Gold Medallion. These entries were evaluated using comparable criteria as Golden Achievement submissions to determine their eligibility for recognition.
27J Schools (CO), Brighton, Colorado Talon Ridge Community Construction Celebration Submitted by: Kevin Denke, Communications Manager, Lauren Zweitzig, Communications Specialist
27J Schools (CO), Brighton, Colorado Changing the Behavior of Opting Out of State Tests Submitted by: Janelle Asmus, Chief Communications Officer
Alamogordo Public Schools, Alamogordo, New Mexico Be Here Alamo Attendance Campaign Submitted by: Michelle Brideaux, Communications Coordinator, Leslie Valencia, Digital Media Communications Specialist
Alexandria City Public Schools (VA), Alexandria, Virginia Buildings Bonds: Leveraging Zoom for Family Engagement Submitted by: Lizette Torres, Public Information Manager, Cindy Centeno, External Communications Specialist, Gerson Paniagua, Assistant Director of Community Partnerships and Engagement, Taneika, Taylor Tukan, Executive Director of Community Partnerships and Engagement
Alexandria City Public Schools (VA), Alexandria, Virginia Taking the ‘Lead’: How ACPS Turned Crisis into Confidence Submitted by: Daryl Johnson, Executive Director of Communications, Julia Burgos, Chief of School & Community Relations, Jasmine Washington-Price, Media & Internal Communications Coordinator
Alexandria City Public Schools (VA), Alexandria, Virginia Live, Impact, Grow at ACPS Submitted by: Julia Burgos, Chief of School and Community Relations, Daryl Johnson, Executive Director of Communications, Jasmine Washington-Price, Media & Internal Communications Coordinator,
Allentown School District (PA), Allentown, Pennsylvania Lighting the Way: A Communications Blueprint for Innovation & Excellence Submitted by: Melissa Reese, Communications Manager
Anoka-Hennepin Schools (MN), Anoka, Minnesota Academic Growth Recognition Submitted by: Heather Peters, Assistant Director of Communication and Public Relations, Jim Skelly, Executive Director of Communication and Public Relations, Jessica Sauro, Communications Project Assistant, Tim Evans, Communications Specialist
Arlington Public Schools (VA), Arlington, Virginia Supporting APS Families in Times of Change Campaign Submitted by: Andrew Robinson, Assistant Director of Communications, Roxana Hernandez, Communications Coordinator for Public Information and Family Engagement
Atlanta Public Schools (GA), Atlanta, Georgia Atlanta Public Schools (APS) Student Advisory Council (SAC) Submitted by: Portia Kirkland, Director of Multimedia, Brand & Design
Atlanta Public Schools (GA), Atlanta, Georgia GO Team Elections Process Submitted by: Portia Kirkland, Director of Multimedia, Brand & Design, Travis Norvell and Carolyn Barnett
Avon Community School Corporation (IN), Avon, Indiana Making Room for More: A K-8 Redistricting Project in a Growing School Corporation Submitted by: Kevin Carr, Communications Coordinator
Bakersfield City School District (CA), Bakersfield, California 180 Days of School Submitted by: Tabatha Mills, Chief of Communications, Trish Rocha, Marketing & Communications Specialist
Beaufort County School District (SC), Beaufort, South Carolina Dialing Into Compliance: Developing and Implementing a New Cell Phone Policy Submitted by: Cristin Casper, External Engagement and Strategic Communications Specialist
Bloomington Public Schools, Bloomington, Minnesota Weathering the Storm: Balancing Transparency and Tough Budget Decisions Submitted by: Kate Martin, Director of Marketing and Communications, Rick Kaufman, Executive Director of Community Relations and Emergency Management
Brea Olinda Unified School District, Brea, California Successful Bond Campaign Submitted by: Melissa Serrato, Public and Media Relations Specialist
Butte-Glenn Community College (CA), Oroville, California Summer Session Enrollment Campaign Submitted by: Jacqueline Dillard, Director of Marketing & Advertising
Cajon Valley Union School District (CA), El Cajon, California, California Cajon Valley Family Teacher Team Submitted by: Howard Shen, Media and Communications Specialist
Cambridge Public School District, Cambridge, Massachusetts Communications and Content Survey Submitted by: Lily Rivera, Senior Communications Specialist, Sujata Wycoff, (Former) Communications Director, Lisa Waters, Digital and Creative Services Manager, Amy, Spencer, Digital and Creative Services Specialist, Vi Khuc, Graphic Designer, Cambridge Public Schools
Captivate Media + Consulting, Eden Prairie, Minnesota St. Cloud Area Schools Enrollment Campaign Submitted by: Jake Sturgis, Founder + CEO, Chelsea Braudt, Marketing Communications Strategist, Stan Alleyne, Lead Strategist
CESA 6, Oshkosh, Wisconsin Let them Roar: A Strategic Communication Program for the Hortonville Area School District Submitted by: Jillian Aykens, Communications Consultant
Cherokee County School District, Canton, Georgia New Superintendent Strategic Communications and Engagement Plan Submitted by: Barbara Jacoby, Chief Communications Officer, Carrie McGowan and Penny Dempsey
Chester County Intermediate Unit (PA), Downingtown, Pennsylvania Chester County Intermediate Unit 2024-2029 Strategic Plan Submitted by: Madison Short, Graphic Design, Christa Fazio, Director of Communications Marketing and Engagement, Melissa Smith, Assistant Director of Communications Marketing and Engagement, Ashley Boyd, Communications Manager, Jennifer Chicosky, Marketing and Community Engagement Manage
Clovis Unified School District, Clovis, California Measure A Bond Campaign Submitted by: Kelly Avants, Chief Communications Officer
Clovis Unified School District, Clovis, California Terry Bradley Educational Center Attendance Campaign Submitted by: Kelly Avants, Chief Communications Officer
Colchester School District, Colchester, Vermont Our Town, Our Schools, Our Future Submitted by: Meghan Baule, Director of Communications, Timothy Santimore, Communications Specialist: Photographer, Alec Kozlowski, Performing Arts Center and Visual Media Specialist
Collier County Public Schools, Naples, Florida Strategic Approach Leads to Record-High Referendum Approval Submitted by: Chad Oliver, Chief Communication Officer, Lisa Morse, Senior Director of Strategic Engagement & Initiatives, Maribel De Armas, Coordinator of Communications
Columbia Public Schools (MO), Columbia, Missouri DISTRICT FINANCIAL AND BUDGET TRANSPARENCY Columbia Public Schools Continues to Communicate District Financial and Budget Information to Better Inform and Engage Core Audiences Submitted by: Aurora Meyer, Communication Manager
Columbia Public Schools (MO), Columbia, Missouri CPS-TV ON DEMAND: How Columbia Public Schools is Revolutionizing Access to CPS Digital Media to Increase Community Outreach and Engagement Submitted by: Aurora Meyer, Communication Manager
Community High School District 155, Crystal Lake, Illinois Progress with Purpose - Capital Improvements Submitted by: Shannon Podzimek, Director of Communications, Cameron Wise, Media Intern (Videographer), Dr. Neil Lesinski, Superintendent
Corona-Norco Unified School District, NORCO, California 2024 CTE Expo Campaign Submitted by: Stacy Lowe, Public Relations Specialist, Liliana Gardner, Communications Manager
Dallas ISD (TX), Dallas, Texas A Cosmic Classroom: Dallas ISD's Good News Campaign on the Great North American Eclipse Submitted by: Nina Lakhiani, Director of Media Relations, Sebastian Saucedo, Coordinator Media Relations, A'Nease Linnear, Coordinator Media Relations
Dalton Public Schools (GA), Dalton, Georgia Honoring Excellence: The Launch of the Dalton High School Athletics Hall of Fame Submitted by: Ashley Grycz, Communications Specialist, Kendra Pannell, Executive Director of Communications
Dalton Public Schools (GA), Dalton, Georgia Dalton Public Schools 2024 Employee Convocation Submitted by: Ashley Grycz, Communications Specialist, Kendra Pannell, Executive Director of Communications
Delavan-Darien School District, Delavan, Wisconsin Delavan-Darien School District 2024 Homecoming Campaign Submitted by: Ashley Duchemin, Marketing & Communications Director
Denver Public Schools (CO), Denver, Colorado Attendance Every Day Matters Submitted by: Mahmoud Basal, Translator, Javier Ibarra, Senior Manager, Media and Public Relations, Stacy Blaylock, Internal Communications Manager, Elise Koehl, School Communications Specialist, Silvia Borrás-Giner, Translations Supervisor, Danielle Lewis, Marketing Manager, Natalie Brigham, School Communications Specialist, Selena Nakamura, Director of Internal Communications, Emma Calkins, School Communications Specialist, Mindi Onwuegbu, Strategic Communications Specialist, Talya Cohen, School Communications Specialist, Donald Pearce, Executive Producer and Videographer, Brittany Cowan, Director of Marketing, Scott Pribble, Director of External Communications, Stephanie Eastland, Media Relations Manager, April Speights, Graphic Designer, Roberto Gaytan, Multimedia Lead Producer, Rothavie Toum, School Communications Specialist, Bill Good, Chief of Communications, Aden Trujillo, Graphic Design Intern, Laura Gonzalez, Translations Supervisor, Jacob Turner, Web Developer, Katie Hamilton, Strategic Communications Specialist, Hannah Young, Social Media Specialist
Denver Public Schools (CO), Denver, Colorado Denver Schools Thrive Initiative Campaign Submitted by: Natalie Brigham, School Communications Specialist, Brittany Cowan, Director of Marketing, Joaquina Fuentes De Muñoz, Interpretations Supervisor, Humberto Garcia, Interpreter, Bill Good, Chief of Communications, Javier Ibarra, Senior Manager, Media and Public Relations, Danielle Lewis, Marketing Manager, Selena Nakamura, Director of Internal Communications, Scott Pribble, Director of External Communications, Xochitl Rico Moncada, Interpreter, Jacob Turner, Web Developer
Denver Public Schools (CO), Denver, Colorado Media Relations Program Submitted by: Scott Pribble, Director of External Communications, Bill Good, Chief of Communications, Stephanie Eastland, Media Relations Manager
Dublin City Schools (GA), Dublin, Georgia Strategic Communications in Action: Celebrating Dr. Williams' Superintendent of the Year Journey Submitted by: Ashley-Michelle Thublin, APR, Director of Strategic and Crisis Communications
Dublin City Schools (GA), Dublin, Georgia One Platform, One Community: How Dublin City Schools Unified Communications Submitted by: Ashley-Michelle Thublin, APR, Director of Strategic and Crisis Communications
Eaton Regional Education Service Agency (RESA), Charlotte, Michigan Eaton RESA Teach CTE Submitted by: Sara Parkinson, Communications Coordinator, Alyson Kechkaylo, Communication Specialist
Educational Service District 112, Vancouver, Washington Leveraging Partnerships to Tackle Big Problems with School Funding Submitted by: Monique Dugaw-Greenwell, Executive Director | Communications & Public Engagement, Heidi Barnes, Director of Creative and Web Development, Laura Martin, Wordpress Developer & Content Strategist, Melissa Burt, Senior Graphic Designer & Content Strategist, Justine Hanrahan, Communications Manager, Joel Aune, Executive Director for Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA), Bella Troiani, Website, Communication, and Production Assistant for WASA, Dan Steele, Assistant Executive Director of Government Relations for WASA, Jocelyn McCabe, Consultant for WASA
El Paso ISD, El Paso, Texas El Paso ISD State of the District Submitted by: Liza Rodriguez, Chief Communications Officer, Sehban Zaidi, Director of Communications
El Paso ISD, El Paso, Texas Destination District Redesign Submitted by: Liza Rodriguez, Chief Communications Officer, Sehban Zaidi, Director of Communications, Gabriela Warren, Graphic Designer
Elmhurst CUSD 205, Elmhurst, Illinois Community Connections Campaign Submitted by: Tonya Daniels, Chief of Staff & Communications, Garret Garcia, Assistant Director of Communications, Tim Wiemann, Communications Coordinator
ESD 113, Tumwater, Washington Behavior Supports in Schools Collaborative Submitted by: Kaitlyn Hall, Senior Communications Specialist, Stefanie Lamont, Program Director, Liz Wuerffel, Communications Director
Folsom Cordova Unified School District, Rancho Cordova, California Expanding the Communications Team Submitted by: Angela Griffin Ankhelyi, APR, Chief Communications & Community Engagement Officer
Fort Bend ISD (TX), Sugar Land, Texas Fort Bend ISD Make Your Impact - Join our Team Submitted by: Maria DiPetta, Director of Strategic Multimedia Communication, Maria DiPetta, Director of Strategic Multimedia Communication, Michael Lam, Multimedia & Video Coordinator, Leo Gonzalez, Multimedia & Video Coordinator, Jennifer Willis, Social Media Coordinator, Vianey Torres, Brand & Graphic Design Coordinator
Fort Wayne Community Schools, Fort Wayne, Indiana Pre-K Recruitment Submitted by: Krista Stockman, Director of Communication and Marketing, Mary Kay Smethers, Marketing Manager, Salvador Soto, Student Recruitment & Retention Coordinator, Kimberly Brooks, Title I Director, Katie Ziegler, Manager of Early Learning, Emily Jones, Brand Specialist
Franklin Special District (TN), Franklin, Tennessee Franklin Special District Rebranding Campaign: A Strategic Approach Submitted by: Susannah Gentry, Communications Specialist, Mary Decker, Associate Director of Schools for Teaching and Learning
Fremont Union High School District, Sunnyvale, California FUHSD Transition to By-Trustee Area Elections Community Outreach Campaign Submitted by: Rachel Zlotziver, Coordinator of Communications, Melisa Wonch, Executive Assistant (Substitute)
The Goddard School, Chicago, Illinois Wonder of Learning Education Program Submitted by: Chas Kurtz, Manager of Public Relations, Reputation Partners; Makenna Eldridge, Senior Account Executive, Reputation Partners; and Joseph Markle, Public Relations Specialist at The Goddard School
Grand Island Public Schools, Grand Island, Nebraska 50 Voices, 1 Message - "We Are GIPS" Campaign 2024/2025 Submitted by: Mitchell Roush, Director of Communications & Marketing
Green Bay Area Public School District, Green Bay, Wisconsin GBAPS 2024 November Referendum Submitted by: Lori Blakeslee, Director of Communications, Justine Braun, Communications Specialist, Malia Torbenson, Bilingual Senior Administrative Assistant, Kevin Hickman, Director of Marketing and Communications for Nexus Solutions, Becky Backhaus, Sr. Multimedia & Communications Designer for Nexus Solutions
Guilford County Schools (NC), Greensboro, North Carolina Strategic Enrollment Toolkits for Transitions Periods Submitted by: Wanda Walker, Senior Executive Director of Community Engagement & Equity, Leah Carper, Director of Stakeholder Engagement
Guilford County Schools (NC), Greensboro, North Carolina Kindergarten Kickoff 2024 Submitted by: Nora Shoptaw, Director of Communications
Guilford County Schools (NC), Greensboro, North Carolina Love in GCS Submitted by: Gabrielle Brown, Director of Media Relations
Harmony Public School (TX), Houston, Texas Together We Give Submitted by: John Boyd, Chief Communication & Marketing Officer, Talitha Alexander, Chief Corporate Engagement Officer
Hemlock Public School District, Hemlock, Michigan Hemlock Public School District | Non-Homestead Millage Renewal Campaign Submitted by: Joy McMillan, District Communications Specialist, Don Killingbeck, Superintendent
Henry County Schools (GA), McDonough, Georgia Henry County Schools Website Redesign Submitted by: Kyle Sears, Executive Director of Communications and Media Relations, Sybil Barkley, Web Developer
Henry County Schools (GA), McDonough, Georgia Henry County Schools Superintendent Search Submitted by: Kyle Sears, Executive Director of Communications and Media Relations, Rodney Christopher, Communications Coordinator, Sybil Barkley, Web Developer, Nicola Kelly, Communications Lead, Reginald Jordan, Media and Marketing Lead, Chris Larson, Video Specialist, Shawn Harlan, Administrative Assistant
Hicksville Public Schools, Hicksville, New York Hicksville Public Schools’ Points of Pride Submitted by: Joanne Bucci, Digital Media Consultant
Higley Unified School District, Gilbert, Arizona Enroll Now Campaign Submitted by: Jessica Bautista, Director, Marketing & Public Information, Luz Capiral, Marketing Specialist,
Homewood-Flossmoor Community High School District 233, Flossmoor, Illinois Strategic Website Redesign Submitted by: Carla Erdey, Director of Communications & Community, Engagement Katie Hoyt, Project Manager for Finalsite, Rhiannon Berg, Project Consultant for Finalsite, Hannah Untarya, Web Designer for Finalsite
Horry County Schools, Conway, South Carolina Building a Future by Honoring Community Legacy Submitted by: Ashley Gasperson, Digital Communications Coordinator, Ben Fowler, Writer/Editor, Ben Coy, Web Manager
Indian Prairie School DIstrict 204, Aurora, Illinois Referendum Campaign: Safer, Stronger 204 Submitted by: Lisa Barry, Executive Director, Communication Services
Jackson County School System (GA), Jefferson, Georgia The Choose Jackson Campaign Submitted by: Edward Hooper, Public Relations Officer
Jackson-Madison County Schools (TN), Jackson, Tennessee Leap Up for Literacy Submitted by: Jodi Joyner, Deputy Chief of Staff, Greg Hammond, Chief of Public Information
Jurupa USD, Jurupa Valley, California Jurupa Unified State of the District Submitted by: Jacqueline Paul, Director of Strategic Communications, Nidia Rojas Del Real, Communications and Public Relations Specialist, Eduvina Orozco, Communications and Public Relations Assistant
Kentwood Public Schools, Kentwood, Michigan A Destination District: Restructuring Elementary Attendance Boundaries Submitted by: Tim Hargis, Director of Communication, Kyra Allen, Communication Coordinator, Sunil Joy, Executive Director of Strategy and Innovation
Kern High School District, Bakersfield, California Short vs Long-Form Instagram Reels Strategy Submitted by: Stan Greene, Director of School Support Services
Kern High School District, Bakersfield, California Kern High Throwback Campaign Submitted by: Stan Greene, Director of School Support Services
Lake Stevens School District, Lake Stevens, Washington Bond Round Two: Reaching the Supermajority for Our Schools Submitted by: Jayme Taylor, Executive Director of Communications, Jonathan Sulzbach, Web & Graphic Design Coordinator
Lakota Local Schools (OH), Liberty Township, Ohio Lakota Gem Award: Spotlighting Staff Who Shine Submitted by: Lauren Boettcher, Assistant Director, School/Community Relations
Leyden HS District 212, Franklin Park, Illinois Leyden Celebrates 100 Years! Submitted by: Karen Geddeis, APR, Director of Communications
Lincoln Public Schools, Lincoln, Nebraska Fund Your Future - LPS FAFSA Completion Messaging Campaign Submitted by: Marlenia Thornton, Communications Coordinator, Brian Fitzgerald, Web Communications Manager, BriAna Wycoff, Media Coordinator. Ryan Simanek, Graphics Manager
Los Angeles County Office of Education, Downey, California We Are LACOE: HR Videos Submitted by: Elizabeth Graswich, Executive Director of Public Affairs and Communications, Noor Robinson, Public Information Officer, Manuel Sanchez, Production and Operations Engineer, Maria Tuadi, Production Assistant, Eduardo Jimenez, Production Assistant, Tyler Cook, Video Manager, AnnaLiza Katakowski, Multimedia Production Facilitator, Lizbeth Valenzuela, Human Resources Analyst, Eric Rowen, Executive Director, Classified Human Resources
Los Gatos Union School District, Los Gatos, California Attendance Matters - Partnering with Parents Submitted by: Karen Briones, Communications Coordinator
Loudoun County Public Schools (VA), Ashburn, Virginia Bright Futures Begin Here: LCPS Preschool Outreach Submitted by: Christina Arpante, Communications Coordinator
Lynwood Unified School District, Lynwood, California Measure U Bond Campaign Submitted by: Juliette Funes, Communications Officer, Gudiel R. Crosthwaite, Ph.D., Superintendent
Marion County Public Schools, Ocala, Florida 2024-2025 Bell Times Submitted by: Kevin Christian, APR, CPRC, Director of Public Relations
Mason Public Schools, Mason, Michigan Mason Public Schools Bulldog Bark Squad Submitted by: Sara Parkinson, Communications Coordinator, Alyson Kechkaylo, Communication Specialist,
Menifee USD, Menifee, California Menifee Union School District's State of the District Event Submitted by: Devina Ortega Castro, Director of Communications & Community Engagement
Mesa County Valley School District 51, Grand Junction, Colorado More Social, Less Media Submitted by: Callie Berkson, Public Information Officer, Ciera Colson, Marketing & Communications Specialist
Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District, Middleton, Wi, Wisconsin Student Voices: Honoring Black History Submitted by: Shannon Valladolid, Director of Information and Public Relations, Carrie Brooker, Public Relations Specialist, Jenna Skarlupka, Public Relations Specialist
Molalla River School District (OR), Molalla, Oregon Winning Big in a Small Town Submitted by: Andrea Watson, APR, Communications Director, Jeremy Wright, Principal for Wright Public Affairs
Mountain View Whisman School District, Mountain View, California Reputation Campaign Submitted by: Shelly Hausman, Public Information Officer, Amanda Conschafter of Woodberry Associates
Multnomah Education Service District (MESD), Portland, Oregon Supporting ALL Students Campaign Submitted by: Marifer Sager, Director of Strategic Communications and Public Affairs, Tessa Franzese, Senior Communications Specialist, Celine De Clercq, Senior Communications Specialist
Newport Mesa Unified School District, Costa Mesa, California School Marketing Toolkits Submitted by: Annette Franco, Public Information Officer, Judi Chimits, Communications Specialist
Newport Mesa Unified School District, Costa Mesa, California Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Submitted by: Annette Franco, Public Information Officer, Judi Chimits, Communications Specialist
NOLA Public Schools, NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana The Leah Chase School Submitted by: Taslin Alfonzo, APR, Executive Director of Public Relations
North Cook Intermediate Service Center (IL), DES PLAINES, Illinois North Cook Better Together PK-8 Job Fair Submitted by: Cathy Kedjidjian, Director of Communications, April Jordan, Executive Director
North Cook Intermediate Service Center (IL), DES PLAINES, Illinois A Foundation for the Future in Golf 67 Submitted by: Cathy Kedjidjian, Director of Communications, David Olson, Communications Consultant, Susan Coleman, Superintendent
Northbrook-Glenview School District 30, Northrbrook, Illinois Dream, Believe, Achieve: Together in 30 Submitted by: Elisabeth Mistretta, Communications Coordinator
Norwalk Public Schools, Norwalk, Connecticut Portrait of a Graduate Campaign for Norwalk Public Schools Submitted by: Niccolo Dua, Director of Communications & Marketing, Kimberly Erickson, Data Analyst
Oakland Schools ISD (MI), Waterford, Michigan I'm OSTC Proud. Are You? Submitted by: Sheri Stuart Collins, Director, Communications Services Mark Edwards, Communications Specialist, Brian Beck, Media Production Specialist, Nick Booms, Marketing Specialist, Wen Zen, Website Specialist
Omaha Public Schools (NE), Omaha, Nebraska 75th Annual Omaha All-City Music Festival Submitted by: Jeremy Maskel, APR, Chief Communications Officer
Omaha Public Schools, Omaha, Nebraska 2024-25 Annual Communciations Plan Submitted by: Jeremy Maskel, APR, Chief Communications Officer
Orange County Public Schools (FL), Orlando, Florida OCPS Half-Cent Sales Tax Continuation Submitted by: Jason Smith, Director of Public Relations, Scott Howat, Chief Communications Officer, Lauren Roth, Assistant Director of Public Relations, Carlos Hernandez, Assistant Director of Web and Graphic Design, David Jones, Manager of Graphic Arts, Lindsey Luxa, Manager of Graphic Arts, Andy Orell, Senior Manager ofFacilities Communication, Samantha Weiss, Social Media Administrator, Shari Bobinski, Director of Media Relations, Lisa Bourne, Public Relations Senior Specialist
Orangeburg County School District (SC), Orangeburg, South Carolina Excellence in Engagement: Transforming Customer Service in OCSD Submitted by: Hatara Tyson, Communications & Graphic Design Specialist
Orland School District 135 (IL), Orland Park, Illinois Creating a Community of Learners Submitted by: Allison Kaleta, Community Relations Specialist
Palos School District 118, Palos Park, Illinois Palos Consolidated School District 118 2024 Operating Rate Referendum Submitted by: Brock Stein, Director of Communications and Community Engagement
Peninsula School District, Gig Harbor, Washington Bridging Communities Through Student Vision: Peninsula School District Logo Rebrand Submitted by: Danielle Chastaine, Digital Media Communications Coordinator, Shana Nash, Communications Contractor, Heidi Barnes, Director of Creative and Web Development for Educational Service District 112
Pflugerville ISD, Pflugerville, Texas Dr. Shepherd's 100-Day Entry Plan Submitted by: Tamra Spence, Chief Communications Officer, David Sanchez, Publications and New Media Coordinator, Dr. Quintin Shepherd, Superintendent
Pinellas County Schools (FL), Largo, Florida Referendum 2024 - Together for Tomorrow: Investing in Pinellas County Students Submitted by: Lorri Helfand, Communications Coordinator
Piper USD 203, Kansas City, Kansas Secure the Ship Partnership Campaign Submitted by: Katelyn Kaminski, Communications Director
Redlands Unified School District, Redlands, California RUSD Superintendent Awards Submitted by: Christine Stephens, Communications Manager / Public Information Officer, Rebecca Maschack, Multimedia Communications Specialist, Karen Pineda, Multimedia Communications Specialist
Redlands Unified School District, Redlands, California RUSD State of the District Submitted by: Christine Stephens, Communications Manager / Public Information Officer, Rebecca Maschack, Multimedia Communications Specialist, Karen Pineda, Multimedia Communications Specialist
Redwood City School District, Redwood City, California RCSD Budget Renewal Initiative Submitted by: Jorge Quintana, Director of Communications, Michelle Remond, Community Liaison, John Baker, Superintendent, Rick Edson, Chief Business Official, Anna Herrera, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services
Region One ESC, Edinburg, Texas College & Career Readiness Conference Submitted by: Leslie Howland, Marketing Coordinator
Richmond Public Schools (VA), Richmond, Virginia RPS Direct: A Community-Wide News Strategy Submitted by: Alyssa Schwenk, Director of Communications
River Forest District 90 Schools, River Forest, Illinois Communications and Community Engagement Plan Submitted by: Stephanie Rath, Director of Marketing and Community Relations
Rochester City School District (NY), Rochester, New York Rochester Middle School Submitted by: Marisol Ramos-Lopez, Chief of Communications
Rockland BOCES, West Nyack, New York 2024 Bond Referendum Submitted by: Scott Salotto, Executive Director of Communications and Governmental Relations, Ashley Columbia, Public Information Specialist, Francesca King, Public Information Specialist
Russellville School District (AR), Russellville, Arkansas Profile of the RSD Graduate Student Recognition Program Submitted by: Samantha Ballew, Public Relations Specialist
Rutherford County Schools (TN), Murfreesboro, Tennessee Rebranding RCS: More Than Just a Pretty Logo Submitted by: James Evans, Chief Communications Officer, Barton Henley, Communications Specialist, Mealand Ragland-Hudgins, Communications Specialist
San Benito High School District, Hollister, California Building a Brighter Future Submitted by: Adam Breen, Communications Officer, Emily Popek, Vice President of Strategic Communications for Nichols Strategies
San Bernardino City Unified School District, San Bernardino, California Vision 2030 SBCUSD SHINES Submitted by: MaryRone Goodwin, Director
San Juan Unified School District, Carmichael, California Ready for Lift-Off: Relocating Katherine Johnson Middle School Mid-School Year Submitted by: Raj Rai, Director of Communication
Santa Clara COE (CA), San Jose, California High School Voter Education Campaign Submitted by: Payje Redmond, Community Engagement/Public Relations Specialist, County of Santa Clara Registrar of Voters
Schaumburg Community CSD 54, Schaumburg, Illinois District 54 Kindergarten Enrollment Campaign Submitted by: Terri McHugh, Executive Director Community Relations & NSPRA North Central Region VP Meagan Kasper, Communications Specialist, Maribel Claudio, Administrative Assistant, Jennifer Elkins, Administrative Assistant
School District 64 Park Ridge - Niles, Illinois Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 Bond Referendum Campaign Submitted by: Chris Lilly, Director of Communications, Dr. Ben Collins, Superintendent, Dr. Adam Parisi, Chief School Business Official, Noel Mendoza, Director of Facility Management, Chris Bednarek, Administrative Assistant,
School District of Osceola County, Kissimmee, Florida #WeAreSDOC Submitted by: Janae Muchmore, Community Relations Specialist/Social Media, Dana Schafer, Chief Communications Officer, Martha Mann, Community Relations Specialist, Rosali, Gully, Community Relations Specialist, Abby Jacobacci, Community Relations Specialist
School District of Osceola County, Kissimmee, Florida Senior Spirit Week Submitted by: Janae Muchmore, Community Relations Specialist/Social Media
School District of Osceola County, Kissimmee, Florida Education Awards Submitted by: Abby Jacobacci, Community Relations Specialist, Dana Schafer, Chief Communications Officer, Janae Muchmore, Community Relations Specialist/Social Media, Martha Mann, Community Relations Specialist, Rosali Gully, Community Relations Specialist, , Ari Jimenez, Community Relations Specialist
School District of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Connecting, Listening, Responding: The School District of Philadelphia's Commitment to Exceptional Customer Service Submitted by: Lesley Harris, Deputy Chief of Customer Service, Alexandra Coppadge, Chief of Communications & Customer Service, Descartes Jean-Baptiste, Director of Customer Support Operations
School District of Pickens County, Easley, South Carolina SDPC Work-Based Learning Program Submitted by: Caroline Morris, Marketing & Communications Specialist, Anna Esuary, Work Based Learning Facilitator
Scottsdale USD #48, Scottsdale, Arizona Bus Stop Means Full Stop Submitted by: Kristine Harrington, Communications & Marketing Director, Nancy Norman, Communications Manager, Victor Bobbett, Art Director, Emilio Torres, Digital Content Manager, Steven Paluch, Web Content Strategy Manager
Shaker Heights City School District (OH), Shaker Heights, Ohio Preschool is Coming to Ludlow: Preschool Expansion Marketing Plan Submitted by: Kristen Miller, Assistant Director of Communications, Dr. Felecia Evans, Assistant Superintendent of Learning & Teaching, Dora Bechtel, Principal of Onaway Elementary School, Trina Jones, District Family and Community Liaison
Shawnee Mission School District, Overland Park, Kansas Do You Have the Next Great Idea Submitted by: Kristin Babcock, Communications Coordinator, David A. Smith, Chief Communications Officer, Michaela Scruggs, Communications Coordinator, Jillian Hodges, Multimedia Specialist, Tash Davis, Communications Specialist, , Mandy LaVelle, Graphic Designer, Clayton Turrentine, Television Production Coordinator, Tom Stephens, Television Tech, Jordan Kerfeld, Television Tech
Shawnee Mission School District, Overland Park, Kansas 2024 Fall Breakfast Event Submitted by: Michaela Scruggs, Communications Coordinator, David A. Smith, Chief Communications Officer, Kristin Babcock, Communications Coordinator, Jillian Hodges, Multimedia Specialist, Tash Davis, Communications Specialist, Mandy LaVelle, Graphic Designer, Clayton Turrentine, Television Production Coordinator, Tom Stephens, Television Tech, Jordan Kerfeld, Television Tech
Shawnee Mission School District, Overland Park, Kansas Cell Phone Policy Communication Submitted by: Michaela Scruggs, Communications Coordinator, David A. Smith, Chief Communications Officer, Kristin Babcock, Communications Coordinator, Jillian Hodges, Multimedia Specialist, Tash Davis, Communications Specialist, Mandy LaVelle, Graphic Designer, Clayton Turrentine, Television Production Coordinator, Tom Stephens, Television Tech, Jordan Kerfeld, Television Tech
Socorro ISD, El Paso, Texas Socorro ISD All In Campaign Submitted by: Daniel Escobar, Chief Communications Officer
Solano County Office of Education, Fairfield, California Inclusive Red-Carpet Film Premiere Submitted by: Jennifer Leonard, Asst. Superintendent of Communications, Community Engagement & Emergency Management, Karin Sturgis, Graphic Media & Community Outreach Specialist, Johanna Borrelli, Executive Assistant II, Ernie Holly, Digital Media Manager
Solano County Office of Education, Fairfield, California Learn, Grow, Thrive Community Art Wall Submitted by: Jennifer Leonard, Asst. Superintendent of Communications, Community Engagement & Emergency Management, Karin Sturgis, Digital Media & Community Outreach Specialist, Johanna Borrelli, Executive Assistant II
Southern Westchester BOCES, Rye Brook, New York Respect the Game Submitted by: Anthony DiNoto, Public Relations Specialist
Southern Westchester BOCES, Rye Brook, New York The Ossining Building Blueprint: Ossining School District 2024 Bond Referendum Submitted by: Anthony DiNoto, Public Relations Specialist, Jeffry Braun, Graphic Designer, Nicole Reis, Executive Assistant at Ossining Union Free School District
Spring Lake Park Schools, Spring Lake Park, Minnesota Communicating Competency-Based Learning Submitted by: Erika Taibl, Executive Director of Communications, Marketing and Outreach
Springfield Public Schools, Springfield, Missouri A new brand and logo for Missouri’s largest school district Submitted by: Stephen Hall, Chief Communications Officer
St. James Parish Schools (LA), Lutcher, Louisiana Family Reading and Literacy Initiative Submitted by: Sarah Forsythe, Public Information Manager
St. Tammany Parish Public Schools, Covington, Louisiana STPPS Career and College Expo Submitted by: Angela Daviston Dugan, Communications Manager
St. Tammany Parish Public Schools, Covington, Louisiana Second Line to Success: Targeted Marketing Strategy to Ensure a New Event's Success Submitted by: Christian Justrabo, Communication Specialist, Meredith Mendez, Communications Director, Angela Daviston, Communications Manager, Brian, Nixdorff, Communications Specialist
Stafford County Public Schools (VA), Stafford, Virginia Off and Away: Empowered Focused Learning Submitted by: Sandra Osborn, Chief Communications Officer
Stafford County Public Schools (VA), Stafford, Virginia Stafford in Action Submitted by: Sandra Osborn, Chief Communications Officer, Nikki Jackson, Family & Community Relations Coordinator
Sumner-Bonney Lake School District, Sumner, Washington Ready for the Future: SBLSD 2024 Bond Submitted by: Elle Warmuth, Director of Communications
Sun Prairie Area School District, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin Like Nowhere Else Campaign Submitted by: Adam Mumm, Multimedia & Website Strategist, Patti Lux Mlsna, Director of Communications & Engagement
Sycamore Community School District 427 (IL), Sycamore, Illinois Portrait of a Spartan Video Series Submitted by: Lauren Holtz, Director of Communications & Community Engagement
Syosset Central School District, Syosset, New York Facilities Improvement Bond Campaign Submitted by: Philomena Hefferon, Public Information Officer
Texas Association of School Boards, Austin, Texas School Board Recognition Month 2025 Submitted by: Sylvia Wood, Director, Communications
Torrance Unified School District, Torrance, California From Angry Petitions to Win-Win Options Submitted by: Sara Myers, APR, Director – Communications, Mallory Beard, Communications Coordinator,
Utica Community Schools, Sterling Heights, Michigan Legacy of Excellence Awards Submitted by: Tim McAvoy, Director of School and Community Relations, Jennifer Kane, Public Relations Coordinator, Robert Monroe, Superintendent of Schools, Michael, Bender, Chief of Staff
Virginia Beach City Beach City Public Schools, Virginia Beach, Virginia 2025 African American Male Summit Marketing Campaign Submitted by: Kelly Knight, Marketing Specialist
Warren County Schools (KY), Bowling Green, Kentucky Community Schools: Removing Barriers to Transform Lives Submitted by: Lauren Thurmond, Communications Coordinator, Dr. Tracey Young, Director of Grants and Community Outreach, Dale Parker, Voice and Data Communications Specialist
Washington Local Schools (OH), Toledo, Ohio Paving the Future Submitted by: Dr. Katie Peters, Director of Communications
Waukee Community School District (IA), Waukee, Iowa Choose Waukee Submitted by: Kayla Choate, Executive Director of Communications
Waukee Community School District (IA), Waukee, Iowa Social Media Champions Submitted by: Kayla Choate, Executive Director of Communications
Wayne County Public Schools (NC), Goldsboro, North Carolina Enhancing Board of Education Transparency and Engagement Through RPIE & Intentional Communication Submitted by: Ken Derksen, Executive Director
Williamson County Schools (TN), Franklin, Tennessee Golden Mentors: Promoting Literacy Through Community Connections Submitted by: April Jackson, Assistant Director of Community Engagement
Winchester Public Schools (VA), Winchester, Virginia WPS Apple Award Submitted by: Maggie McCampbell Lien, Public Information Officer
Winchester Public Schools (VA), Winchester, Virginia "Off and Away All Day" Cell Phone Policy Submitted by: Maggie McCampbell Lien, Public Information Officer
York County School Division (VA), Yorktown, Virginia From Outdated to Outstanding: Transforming Our Intranet Submitted by: Katherine Goff, Public Relations and Communications Officer, Jason Short, Digital Services & Applications Development Manager, Brittany Bateman, Coordinator of Digital Media and Design