Superintendents to Watch

Each year, NSPRA honors up to 25 district leaders as Superintendents to Watch. Honorees are superintendents who have fewer than five years of experience as a superintendent and who demonstrate dynamic, fast-paced leadership with strong communication at its core.

Nominees must have:

• Fewer than five years of cumulative experience as a superintendent of schools in a school district/school board system(s) at the time of nomination;
• Implemented a communication program for the district that includes the use of new communication technology as well as more traditional communication tools and vehicles;
• Integrated communication goals and strategies into the district’s strategic plan; and
• Active, visible involvement in the district's communication efforts (e.g., participates in face-to-face engagement activities, responsive to media requests, models good communication for staff, etc.).

Nominees do not have to be an NSPRA member.

Recognition: Honorees are featured on NSPRA’s website, in e-newsletters, on social media and presented with certificates during the Superintendents' Luncheon at the NSPRA National Seminar in July. New this year, they will also receive a verified digital badge recognizing their selection for the honor that can be added to social media profiles and email signatures.

Submit a Nomination

Emerging Leaders Awards

Each year, NSPRA's Emerging Leaders Awards recognizes up to seven individuals (one from each of NSPRA’s seven regions) who are making an impact in school PR, communications or marketing with fewer than five years in the profession.

To be eligible for nomination, the individual must:

• Have no more than five years of professional experience working in school public relations, school communications or school marketing;
• Have been a Professional or Professional Partner member of NSPRA for at least one calendar year; and
• Be active and involved in their state or regional SPRA chapter if one exists or in NSPRA.

Nominations may be submitted by members and non-members on behalf of an individual.

Recognition: Honorees are featured on NSPRA’s website, in e-newsletters, on social media, and presented with an award during the Annual Meeting and Celebration of Achievement at the NSPRA National Seminar. New this year, they will also receive a verified digital badge recognizing their selection for the honor that can be added to social media profiles and email signatures.

Submit a Nomination

If you have any questions, please email awards@nspra.org.