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2025 Golden Achievement Award Winners

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:
Brittany Cowan, Director of Marketing, Mahmoud Basal, Translator, Stacy Blaylock, Internal Communication Manager, Silvia, Borrás-Giner, Translations Supervisor, Natalie Brigham, School Communications Specialist, Emma Calkins, School Communications Specialist, Talya Cohen, School Communications Specialist, Roberto Gaytan, Multimedia Lead Producer, Bill Good, Chief of Communications, Laura Gonzalez, Translations Supervisor, Katie Hamilton, Strategic Communications Specialist,

Denver Public Schools (CO), Denver, Colorado
Denver Schools Thrive Initiative Campaign
Submitted by:
Brittany Cowan, Director of Marketing, Natalie Brigham, School Communications Specialist,  Joaquina Fuentes De Muñoz, Interpretations Supervisor,  Humberto Garcia, Interpreter, Bill Good, Chief of Communications, Javier Ibarra, Senior Manager of Media and Public Relations, Danielle Lewis, Marketing Manager, Selena Nakamura, Director of Internal Communications, Scott Pribble, Director of External Communications

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)

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, Pubilc 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

Reputation Partners, Chicago, Illinois
Wonder of Learning Education Program
Submitted by:
Chas Kurtz, Manager of Public Relations, Makenna Eldridge, Senior Account Executive, Joseph Markle, Public Relations Specialist at The Goddard School

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