Each year, NSPRA’s Mark of Distinction program honors exemplary chapters serving their members and advancing the mission of the national association. From professional development to member engagement and strategic communication, these chapters embody the spirit of service and leadership within our school PR community. Congratulations to the 15 chapters that have earned the distinction in 2025:

Arizona School Public Relations Association (ASPRA)

• Membership Building
• Professional development/PR skill-building
• Coalition-building/collaborative communication efforts

California School Public Relations Association (CalSPRA)

• Membership Building
• Professional development/PR skill-building
• Special PR/communication program, project or campaign
• Coalition-building/collaborative communication efforts

Illinois School Public Relations Association (INSPRA)

• Membership Building
• Professional development/PR skill-building
• Coalition-building/collaborative communication efforts

Indiana School Public Relations Association (INDSPRA)

• Professional development/PR skill-building

Michigan School Public Relations Association (MSPRA)

• Membership Building
• Professional development/PR skill-building
• Coalition-building/collaborative communication efforts

Minnesota School Public Relations Association (MinnSPRA)

• Membership Building
• Professional development/PR skill-building
• Special PR/communication program, project or campaign

Missouri School Public Relations Association (MOSPRA)

• Special PR/communication program, project or campaign

Nebraska School Public Relations Association (NebSPRA)

• Special PR/communication program, project or campaign

New England School Public Relations Association (NESPRA)

• Membership Building
• Professional development/PR skill-building

New Jersey School Public Relations Association (NJSPRA)

• Professional development/PR skill-building

North Carolina School Public Relations Association (NCSPRA)

• Professional development/PR skill-building

Oregon School Public Relations Association (OSPRA)

• Professional development/PR skill-building

Ohio School Public Relations Association (OHSPRA)

• Membership Building
• Professional development/PR skill-building
• Special PR/communication program, project or campaign

Washington School Public Relations Association (WSPRA)

• Professional development/PR skill-building
• Special PR/communication program, project or campaign

Wisconsin School Public Relations Association (WSPRA)

• Membership Building
• Professional development/PR skill-building
• Special PR/communication program, project or campaign

Through the Mark of Distinction program, recognized "exemplary chapters" have an opportunity to receive incentives such as free professional-level NSPRA memberships, discounts on Seminar and pre-Seminar workshop registrations, and more.

Help celebrate these exemplary chapters by attending the Annual Meeting and Celebration of Achievement at the NSPRA 2025 National Seminar on Sunday, July 20, at 1 p.m. ET at the Washington Hilton, 1919 Connecticut Ave, NW, Washington, D.C. Mark of Distinction chapters will be recognized during the meeting, which is open to all registered in-person Seminar attendees.