Publications and Digital Media Excellence Awards

2016 NSPRA Publications and Electronic Media AwardsNSPRA’s Publications and Digital Media Excellence Awards recognize outstanding education publications and marketing/informational materials (print and electronic), video/TV/radio programs, social media and websites.

2016 Award Winners

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Annual Report

Excellence

  • Calgary Catholic School District, Calgary, AB
    2014-15 Annual Report
    Tania Younker, Director, Communications

  • Centennial School District 12 , Circle Pines, MN
    2015 Annual Report
    Krista Bergert, Director, Public Information & Community Outreach

  • Central Kitsap School District, Silverdale, WA
    Central Kitsap School District Annual Report
    David Beil, Community Relations Director

  • Community Unit School District 300, Algonquin, IL
    District 300 Annual Report
    Anthony McGinn, Director, Public Relations & Communication

  • Dallas ISD, Dallas, TX
    Dallas ISD Office of Family and Community Engagement Annual Report
    Elsa Valenzuela-Pennell, Director, Family & Community Engagement

  • Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, NC
    2015 Annual Report – GCS, Yes! From Classroom to College and Career
    Wanda Mobley, Director of Communications

  • MSD of Lawrence Township, Indianapolis, IN
    2015 Annual Report
    Dana Altemeyer, Coordinator, Public Relations/Marketing & Communications

  • St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Luling, LA
    2014-2015 Report to Our Community
    Stevie Crovetto, Director of Public Information

  • White Bear Lake Area Schools, White Bear Lake, MN
    2013-14 Annual Report and 2014-15 Update
    Marisa Vette, APR, Director of Communications and Community Relations

Merit

  • Boulder Valley School District, Boulder, CO
    2016 Annual Report
    Jade Cody, Communications Specialist

  • Cleveland Metropolitan School District, Cleveland, OH
    "My Brother's Keeper" Annual Report
    Roseann Canfora, Ph.D., Chief Communications Officer

  • Clover Park School District, Lakewood, WA
    Annual Report to the Community
    Gary Sabol, APR, Community Relations Manager

  • Fairfax County Public Schools, Annadale, VA
    ERFC Comprehensive Financial Annual Report
    Pamela Martin, Manager, Multimedia Design

  • Fort Worth ISD, Fort Worth, TX
    Building Relationships: Fort Worth ISD 2014-2015 Annual Report
    Barbara Griffith, Senior Communications Officer

  • Gaston County Schools, Gastonia, NC
    Gaston County Schools: Report to the Community
    Todd Hagans, Chief Commsunications Officer

  • Harford County Public Schools, Bel Air, MD
    2014-2015 Annual Report
    Stephanie Williams, Graphic Design & Techical Support

  • Kenosha Unified School District, Kenosha, WI
    Kenosha USD 2014-15 Annual Report
    Jessie Tuttle, Communications Support Specialist

  • Orange County Public Schools, Orlando, FL
    2015 Annual Report
    Dylan Thomas, Director, Public Relations

  • Pine-Richland School District, Gibsonia, PA
    Focused on Learning Annual Report
    Rachel Hathhorn, Director of Communications

  • Prince William County Public Schools, Manassas, VA
    SPARK 2013-14 Annual Report
    Keith Imon, Associate Superintendent for Communications and Technology Services

  • Santa Clara County Office of Education, San Jose, CA
    Children's Agenda Data Book
    Shannon Carr, PR Specialist

  • School District of Clayton, Clayton, MO
    2014-2015 Annual Report
    Robin Fultz, Communications Coordinator

  • Waterloo Region District School Board, Kitchener, ON
    Engaged and Working Together – WRDSB 2015 Annual Report
    Lynsey Slupeiks, Communications Officer

  • Ysleta ISD, EL Paso, TX
    2014 YISD Annual Report
    Patricia Ayala, Director of Public Relations

Honorable Mention

  • Blue Valley School District 229, Overland Park, KS
    Blue Valley Schools Executive Summary 2014-15
    Kristi McNerlin, Executive Director of Communications

  • DC Public Charter School Board, Washington, DC
    DC Public Charter School Board On the Road to Success 2015
    Tomeika Bowden, Director of Communication

  • Edina Public Schools, Edina, MN
    2014-15 Annual Report for Our Community
    Susan Brott, APR, Director, Communications & Community Engagement

  • Fox Chapel Area School District, Pittsburgh, PA
    "2014-2015 Fox Chapel Area School District State of the Schools"
    Bonnie Berzonski, Coordinator of Communications

  • Highline Public Schools, Burien, WA
    2014-15 Annual Report
    Catherine Carbone Rogers, Chief Communications Officer

  • Houston ISD, Houston, TX
    2014-15 HISD Annual Report
    Helen Spencer, Chief Communications Officer

  • Lincoln Public Schools, Lincoln, NE
    LPS - The Power of Public Education, Inspiring Excellence
    Mary Kay Roth, Communications Director

  • MSD of Wayne Township, Indianapolis, IN
    MSD of Wayne Township Annual Report 2014-2015
    Mary Lang, Chief Communications Officer

  • North Penn School District, Lansdale, PA
    You Can Count on Us 2014-2015 Annual Report
    Erica Shaedle, Advertising & Marketing Specialist

  • Shank Public Relations Counselors, Indianapolis, IN
    Learning: The Same … and Very Different
    Marilyn Shank, Vice President

  • Shoreline Public Schools, Shoreline, WA
    Annual Report to the Community
    Curtis Campbell, M.P.A., Public Information Officer

  • Staunton City Schools, Staunton, VA
    Staunton City Schools Year in Review 2014-2015
    Linda Revies, Ed.D., Superintendent

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Blog

Excellence

  • Edina Public Schools, Edina, MN
    I Am Edina Public Schools Blog
    Susan Brott, APR, Director, Communications & Community Engagement

  • Kent Intermediate School District, Grand Rapids, MI
    How's School Today?
    Ron Koehler, APR, Assistant Superintendent

Merit

Honorable Mention

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Branding/Image Package

Excellence

  • Centennial School District 12 , Circle Pines, MN
    Centennial School District 12
    Krista Bergert, Director, Public Information & Community Outreach

  • Cleveland Metropolitan School District, Cleveland, OH
    "Cleveland Plan Score Card"
    Roseann Canfora, Ph.D., Chief Communications Officer

  • Cleveland Metropolitan School District, Cleveland, OH
    School Choice Branding Package
    Roseann Canfora, Ph.D., Chief Communications Officer

  • Cumberland County Technical Education Center, Bridgeton, NJ
    Rebranding A Career and Technical Education Center: A New Identity to Communicate a High School's Innovation and Its Integral Role as a County's Economic Development Resource.
    Dina Rossi Elliott, Ed.D., Superintendent

  • Des Moines Public Schools, Des Moines, IA
    Hippest City in the USA Trade Show Booth: Promoting Des Moines Public School and the Community of Des Moines
    Phil Roeder, Director of Community Relations

  • Des Moines Public Schools, Des Moines, IA
    Administrative Office Graphics: Branding the School District's New Administrative Offices
    Phil Roeder, Director of Community Relations

  • Des Moines Public Schools, Des Moines, IA
    DMPS Vehicle Design: Improving District Recognition and Branding Through Its Non-Bus Vehicle Fleet
    Phil Roeder, Director of Community Relations

  • Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, NC
    GCS, Yes! From Classroom to College and Career
    Wanda Mobley, Director of Communications

  • Harris County Dept. of Ed., Houston, TX
    Choice Partners Vendor Exhibit and Food Expo
    Louise Henry, APR, Director, Client Engagement

  • Houston ISD, Houston, TX
    Arabic Immersion Magnet School (AIMS) Branding
    Helen Spencer, Chief Communications Officer

  • Kent Intermediate School District, Grand Rapids, MI
    Career Readiness Packet: Connect Explore Achieve
    Katie McClintic, Art and Communications Coordinator

  • Socorro ISD, El Paso, TX
    Purple Heart Elementary Branding Image
    Daniel Escobar, Chief Communication Officer

  • Spring Branch ISD, Houston, TX
    Bigger thinking! Core Values in Action in SBISD
    Linda Buchman, Community Relations Officer

  • St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Luling, LA
    Hands-on Learning
    Stevie Crovetto, Director of Public Information

  • Texas Association of School Boards, Austin, TX
    Outstanding Schools Ad Campaign
    Karen Strong, Associate Executive Director for Communications and PR

Merit

  • Amherst Central School District, Amherst, NY
    Amherst Central School District
    Anthony Panella, Superintendent

  • Bethel School District, Spanaway, WA
    Building a Better Future Campaign
    Krista Carlson, Director of Communications

  • Blue Valley School District 229, Overland Park, KS
    Blue Valley Schools Human Resources Marketing Campaign
    Kristi McNerlin, Executive Director of Communications

  • Boston Public Schools, Roxbury, MA
    Family Friendly Schools
    Eurides Barros, Communications Coordinator

  • Cleveland Metropolitan School District, Cleveland, OH
    "Grand Openings of 3 New Schools"
    Roseann Canfora, Ph.D., Chief Communications Officer

  • Clover Park School District, Lakewood, WA
    New Brand Launch
    Kim Prentice, Director, Community Relations

  • Dekalb County School District, Stone Mountain, GA
    Dekalb County School District Branding/Co-Branding Campaign
    Ramona Mills, Director of Communication

  • Harris County Dept. of Ed., Houston, TX
    Choice Partners branding
    Louise Henry, APR, Director, Client Engagement

  • Harris County Dept. of Ed., Houston, TX
    Safe and Secure Schools
    Louise Henry, APR, Director, Client Engagement

  • Kenosha Unified School District, Kenosha, WI
    Fine Arts Branding Package
    Jessie Tuttle, Communications Support Specialist

  • Laveen Elementary School District #59, Laveen, AZ
    "Creating Bright Futures" Brand Development
    Kristen Landry, Communications Director

  • MSD of Lawrence Township, Indianapolis, IN
    Activating the LT Brand
    Dana Altemeyer, Coordinator, Public Relations/Marketing & Communications

  • Springfield Public Schools, Springfield, MO
    Explore!
    Teresa Bledsoe, Director of Communications

  • St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Luling, LA
    A Salute to Our Heroes – Teachers of the Year Banquet
    Stevie Crovetto, Director of Public Information

  • Tacoma Public Schools, Tacoma, WA
    Tacoma Public Schools Branding/Image Package
    Kathyrn McCarthy , Coordinator, Public Information

  • Texas Association of School Boards, Austin, TX
    StandUp for Texas Public Schools Ad Campaign
    Karen Strong, Associate Executive Director for Communications and PR

  • Vancouver Public Schools, Vancouver, WA
    Fort Vancouver High School Center for International Studies
    Patricia Nuzzo, Communications Director

  • Ysleta ISD, EL Paso, TX
    YISD Centennial Campaign
    Patricia Ayala, Director of Public Relations

Honorable Mention

  • Cleveland Metropolitan School District, Cleveland, OH
    Issue 4 Community Engagement Campaign
    Roseann Canfora, Ph.D., Chief Communications Officer

  • Collier County Public Schools, Naples, FL
    CCPS 5K Walk-Run
    Greg Turchetta, Executive Director of Communications

  • El Paso Independent School District, El Paso, TX
    El Paso Independent School District Rebranding
    Melissa Martinez, Executive Director, Community Engagement

  • Elmhurst CUSD 205, Elmhurst, IL
    Focus 205 Community Engagement Program
    Melea Smith, APR, Director, Communications & Public Relations

  • Fairfax County Public Schools, Annadale, VA
    61st Fairfax County Regional Science & Engineering Fair
    Pamela Martin, Manager, Multimedia Design

  • Fayetteville Public Schools, Fayetteville, AR
    Famous Alumni Posters
    Alan Wilbourn, Public Information Officer

  • Ferndale Schools, Ferndale, MI
    Ferndale Schools Brand
    Bill Good, Director of Communications

  • Fort Worth ISD, Fort Worth, TX
    Como Elementary Rebranding
    Barbara Griffith, Senior Communications Officer

  • Lancaster Central School District, Lancaster, NY
    Legends in the Making
    Patricia Burgio, APR, Director of Communications

  • North Branch Area Public Schools, North Branch, MN
    North Branch Branding Package
    Patrick Tepoorten, Community Relations Coordinator

  • Seneca Valley School District, Harmony, PA
    Seneca Valley 50th Anniversary
    Linda Andreassi, Communications Director

  • Spring Lake Park Schools, Spring Lake Park, MN
    Rebranding Project
    Bob Noyed, APR, Director of communication

  • Texas Association of School Boards, Austin, TX
    School Board Recognition Month 2016
    Karen Strong, Associate Executive Director for Communications and PR

  • Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools, Williamsburg, VA
    WJCC Schools Foundation
    Betsy Overkamp-Smith, APR, Director, PR & Engagement

  • Ysleta ISD, EL Paso, TX
    Young Women's Leadership Academy package
    Patricia Ayala, Director of Public Relations

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Calendar

Excellence

  • Albuquerque Public Schools, Albuquerque, NM
    2015-2016 Calendar
    Johanna King, Marketing Manager

  • Cleveland Metropolitan School District, Cleveland, OH
    CMSD 2015-16 Academic Calendar
    Roseann Canfora, Ph.D., Chief Communications Officer

  • El Paso Independent School District, El Paso, TX
    EPISD 2020: Creating Global Leaders
    Melissa Martinez, Executive Director, Community Engagement

  • Fairfax County Public Schools, Annadale, VA
    CTE Calendar 2015-2016
    Pamela Martin, Manager, Multimedia Design

  • Kent School District, Kent, WA
    Kent School District Academic Calendar 2015-2016
    Chris Loftis, Exec. Dir., Communications

  • White Bear Lake Area Schools, White Bear Lake, MN
    2015-16 Activities Calendar
    Marisa Vette, APR, Director of Communications and Community Relations

Merit

  • Broadablin-Perth Central Schools, Broadalbin, NY
    "2028: Preparing for Their Futures" 2015-16 Calendar
    Michele Kelley, Communications Specialist

  • Clover Park School District, Lakewood, WA
    2015-16 School Calendar
    Gary Sabol, APR, Community Relations Manager

  • Evanston Township High School District 202, Evanston, IL
    2015-16 School Activities Calendar
    Evangeline Semark, Director of Communications & Engagement

  • Prince William County Public Schools, Manassas, VA
    Elementary and Middle School Guide and Calendar 2015-16
    Keith Imon, Associate Superintendent for Communications and Technology Services

  • Seneca Valley School District, Harmony, PA
    2015-16 Seneca Valley Activities/Information Calendar, "Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence"
    Linda Andreassi, Communications Director

  • Tacoma Public Schools, Tacoma, WA
    Tacoma Public Schools 2015-2016 Calendar
    Kathyrn McCarthy , Coordinator, Public Information

  • Trillium Lakelands District School Board, Lindsay, ON
    Kindergarten Calendar
    Laura Blaker, Communications Officer

  • Utica City School District, Utica, NY
    "Building Our Future" 2015-16 Utica City School District Calendar
    Angela Elefante, Esq., Admin. for PR / Instructional Media & Special Projects

Honorable Mention

  • City School District of Albany, Albany, NY
    "Great Things Are Happening in Albany's Public Schools: 2015-16 Calendar of Events and Activities
    Lisa Angerame, Communication Specialist

  • Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District, University Heights, OH
    2015-2016 District Calendar
    Scott Wortman, Coordinator of Communications

  • Contra Costa County Office of Education, Pleasant Hill, CA
    2016 Contra Costa County Attendance Awareness Campaign Poster and Essay Contest/Calendar
    Diane Morrell, Communications Specialist

  • Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation, Evansville, IN
    EVSC Parent Guide and Calendar
    Sara DeWitt, Senior Communications and Creative Design Coordinator

  • Kennett Consolidated School District, Gilbertsville, PA
    2015-2016 District Calendar
    Kristine Parkes, District Communications/Consultant

  • Lake Stevens School District, Lake Stevens, WA
    2015-16 District Calendar and Handbook
    Jayme Taylor, APR, Director of Communications

  • Lancaster Central School District, Lancaster, NY
    Legends in the Making...2015-16 District Calendar
    Patricia Burgio, APR, Director of Communications

  • Millard Public Schools, Omaha, NE
    2015-16 District Calendar – Millard Public Schools, Making the Digital Connection!
    Rebecca Kleeman, Communications Director

  • Nelson County Schools, Bardstown, KY
    2015-2016 Pocket Calendar
    Tom Dekle, Communications Director

  • North Penn School District, Lansdale, PA
    Celebrating 50 Years 2015-2016 Activities Calendar
    Erica Shaedle, Advertising & Marketing Specialist

  • Piscataway Township Schools, Piscataway, NJ
    2015-2016 School Calendar
    Judy Palermo, Public Information Officer

  • St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Luling, LA
    2015-2016 Calendar
    Stevie Crovetto, Director of Public Information

  • Troy City School District, Troy, NY
    Calendar 2015-2016
    Erin Clary, Communications Specialist; Kim Vigars, Senior Graphic Designer

  • Wauwatosa School District, Wauwatosa, WI
    Save the Date for Learning – Print Calendar
    Phillip Ertl, Director, Communications

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E-Newsletter (External Audience)

Excellence

  • Alexandria City Public Schools, Alexandria, VA
    ACPS Express
    Delaina McCormack, Public Relations Specialist

  • Cleveland Metropolitan School District, Cleveland, OH
    "E-Communicator"
    Roseann Canfora, Ph.D., Chief Communications Officer

  • Cleveland Metropolitan School District, Cleveland, OH
    "Cleveland Plan News"
    Roseann Canfora, Ph.D., Chief Communications Officer

  • Dallas ISD, Dallas, TX
    Dallas ISD Village – E-Newsletter for Dallas ISD families (English and Spanish)
    Elsa Valenzuela-Pennell, Director, Family & Community Engagement

  • Fayetteville Public Schools, Fayetteville, AR
    FPS This Week
    Alan Wilbourn, Public Information Officer

  • Texas Association of School Boards, Austin, TX
    The Star
    Karen Strong, Associate Executive Director for Communications and PR

  • Ventura County Office of Education, Camarillo, CA
    Focus on Education
    David Schermer, Communications Manager

Merit

  • AASA, Alexandria, VA
    Conference Daily Online 2016
    Jay P. Goldman, Editor; Kristin Hubing, Managing Editor

  • Arlington Public Schools, Arlington, VA
    APS NewsReview
    Linda Erdos, Asst. Supt., School and Community Relations

  • Des Moines Public Schools, Des Moines, IA
    TheWeek@DMPs: A Weekly Summary of News and Information from Des Moines Public Schools
    Phil Roeder, Director of Community Relations

  • Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD, Fort Worth, TX
    EMS ISD "eNews" Newsletter
    Megan Overman, Director of Communications and Marketing

  • Highline Public Schools, Burien, WA
    PROMISE E-Newsletter
    Catherine Carbone Rogers, Chief Communications Officer

  • Lawrence Township Public Schools, Lawrenceville, NJ
    QuickNews
    Lana Mueller, Operations Manager

  • Lewisville ISD, Flower Mound, TX
    Dignitary Newsletter
    Savannah Pyron, Communications Specialist

  • Questar III BOCES, Castleton, NY
    Questars III's E-News
    Dan Sherman, Director of Communications

  • School District of Clayton, Clayton, MO
    eNews
    Robin Fultz, Communications Coordinator

  • Tolles Career & Technical Center, Plain City, OH
    Ignite Monthly E-Newsletter
    Shane Haggerty, Director of Marketing & Technology

Honorable Mention

  • Anoka-Hennepin School District, Anoka, MN
    E-Newsletter Redesign
    Kay Villella, Asst. Director, Communications

  • Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District, University Heights, OH
    Heights Weekly E-Newsletter
    Scott Wortman, Coordinator of Communications

  • Columbia Heights Public Schools, Columbia Heights, MN
    School Board Report
    Casey Mahon, Director of Communications

  • Harris County Dept. of Ed., Houston, TX
    Center for Safe and Secure Schools GUARDIAN enews
    Louise Henry, APR, Director, Client Engagement

  • Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES, Utica, NY
    Instructional Support Services E-Newsletter
    Jean Palmer, Senior Public Relations Specialist

  • Peekskill City School District, Peekskill, NY
    E-News from Peekskill Schools
    Laura Belfiore, Communications

  • Pine-Richland School District, Gibsonia, PA
    Focused on Learning E-Newsletter
    Rachel Hathhorn, Director of Communications

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E-Newsletter (Internal Audience)

Excellence

  • Alexandria City Public Schools, Alexandria, VA
    ACPS Insider
    Helen Lloyd, Director of Communications

  • Arlington Public Schools, Arlington, VA
    APS NewsCheck
    Linda Erdos, Asst. Supt., School and Community Relations

  • Boston Public Schools, Roxbury, MA
    Engagement Update Newsletter
    Eurides Barros, Communications Coordinator

Merit

  • Columbia Heights Public Schools, Columbia Heights, MN
    Heights' eNews!
    Casey Mahon, Director of Communications

  • Edina Public Schools , Edina, MN
    The WHIRL
    Julianne Prior-Miller, Communication Specialist

  • Ferndale Schools, Ferndale, MI
    Ferndale Schools eBlast "Weekly Internal eNewsletter"
    Bill Good, Director of Communications

  • Santa Clara Unified School District, Santa Clara, CA
    District Update
    Jennifer Dericco, Public Information Officer

  • Twin Rivers Unified School District, North Highlands, CA
    TR /A Publication for TRUSD Employees
    Zenobia Gerald, Director of Communication

Honorable Mention

  • Capital Region BOCES and Technical Education Center, Albany, NY
    Capital Region Career & Times
    Michael McCagg, Communications Specialist

  • Montgomery County Public Schools, Christiansburg, VA
    Keeping MCPS Staff Informed
    Brenda Drake, Public Information Officer

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E-Newsletter (Internal/External Audience)

Honorable Mention

  • Coppell ISD, Coppell, TX
    Express – Highlights 2015
    Tamerah Ringo, Director of Communications and Public Relations

  • Edina Public Schools, Edina, MN
    Next Gen News
    Susan Brott, APR, Director, Communications & Community Engagement

  • Piscataway Township Schools, Piscataway, NJ
    Superintendent's Report
    Judy Palermo, Public Information Officer

  • Seneca Valley School District, Harmony, PA
    The Seneca Valley "Raider Pride" E-Newsletter
    Linda Andreassi, Communications Director

  • Spring Branch ISD, Houston, TX
    Celebrating the Class of 2015
    Linda Buchman, Community Relations Officer

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Excellence in Writing

Excellence

  • Houston ISD, Houston, TX
    HISD State of the Schools Speech
    Helen Spencer, Chief Communications Officer

  • Lincoln Public Schools, Lincoln, NE
    Courage and Resilience: Standing up for Public Education
    Steve Joel, Superintendent

  • Vancouver Public Schools, Vancouver, WA
    Fired Up: Historic Culinary Feat Ignites Fort Vancouver Grad's Career
    Patricia Nuzzo, Communications Director

Merit

  • Ann Arbor Public Schools, Ann Arbor, MI
    Stephen's Theater; Pioneer Honors Harbaugh and Justice Richard Bernstein
    Jo Mathis, News Editor

  • Arlington Public Schools, Arlington, VA
    WMS Creates Campaign Around Student with Tourette
    Linda Erdos, Asst. Supt., School and Community Relations

  • Blue Valley School District 229, Overland Park, KS
    Living Life to the Fullest
    Kristi McNerlin, Executive Director of Communications

  • Blue Valley School District 229, Overland Park, KS
    Surprise of a Lifetime
    Kristi McNerlin, Executive Director of Communications

  • Cleveland Metropolitan School District, Cleveland, OH
    2015 State of the Schools Address
    Roseann Canfora, Ph.D., Chief Communications Officer

  • Dekalb County School District, Stone Mountain, GA
    Strategic Plan 2014-2019
    Ramona Mills, Director of Communication

  • Dekalb County School District, Stone Mountain, GA
    Spare the Rod, Teach the Child
    Wallace Quinn Hudson, Director of Communications

  • Edina Public Schools, Edina, MN
    Technology, Team Effort Remove Barriers to Learning for 7th Grader
    Susan Brott, APR, Director, Communications & Community Engagement

  • Fauquier County Public Schools, Warrenton, VA
    "The Turn-About Teacher:" Auburn Teacher Transforms from Deliquent to Delightful
    Karen Parkinson, Coordinator of Information

  • Mount Olive School District, Flanders, NJ
    Robot Allows Ill Student to Attend Class
    Michael Cravotta, Communications Coordinator

  • Texas Association of School Boards, Austin, TX
    "The Importance of Art"
    Roger White, Associate Executive Director for Communications and PR

  • Vancouver Public Schools, Vancouver, WA
    Cultivating Creative Schools
    Patricia Nuzzo, Communications Director

  • Vestavia Hills City Schools, Vestavia Hills, AL
    "A Rebel Strives for Excellence," by Dr. Sheila M. Phillips
    Whit McGhee, Communication & Public Relations Specialist

Honorable Mention

  • Capital Region BOCES, Albany, NY
    Overcoming the 'Middle Skills' Gap with Career and Technical Education White Paper
    Jessica Scheckton, Assistant Director of Communications and Public Relations

  • Collier County Public Schools, Naples, FL
    'Twas the Summer Before School Starts
    Greg Turchetta, Executive Director of Communications

  • Downers Grove Grade School District 58, Downers Grove, IL
    Kate Nickell: "Nothing Is Impossible Anymore"
    Megan Hewitt, Community Relations Coordinator

  • DuPage High School District 88, Addison, IL
    Willowbrook Senior Wins IHSA Boys Wrestling State Tournament
    Dani Brink, Director of Community Relations

  • Harris County Dept. of Ed., Houston, TX
    Student Overcomes Emotional, Learning Obstacles to Gain Diploma
    Carol Vaughn, Manager of Communications

  • Harris County Dept. of Ed., Houston, TX
    Refusing to Give Up On Afterschool
    Carol Vaughn, Manager of Communications

  • Hickory Public Schools, Hickory, NC
    Dreams Can Come True
    Beverly Snowden, Public Information Officer

  • Lewisville ISD, Flower Mound, TX
    Meet Charlie Ann – Garden Ridge Elementary's Four-Legged Employee Makes Fridays Bright
    Elizabeth Haas, Communications Specialist

  • Millard Public Schools, Omaha, NE
    Millard Public Schools Anniversary and Retirement Dinner, script of the Evening's Speech
    Rebecca Kleeman, Communications Director

  • Poudre School District, Fort Collins, CO
    Preston Students Engineer Sustainable Lanterns for Global Peers Who Lack Electricity
    Staci Bradbury, Executive Director of Communications

  • Questar III BOCES, Castleton, NY
    Student Pins Down Success
    Jason Laz, Communications Technician

  • San Joaquin County Office of Education, Stockton, CA
    Who Killed Professor Orchid? Lodi Unified STEM Academy Learning Project
    Lauren Dinubilo, Public Information Officer

  • Texas Association of School Boards, Austin, TX
    "An Uncommon Bond"
    Roger White, Associate Executive Director for Communications and PR

  • Valhalla Union Free School District, Harrison, NY
    "Valhalla's Long-Time Volunteer Honored for Her Service"
    Natalia Baage-Lord, Public Relations Specialist

  • White Bear Lake Area Schools, White Bear Lake, MN
    Room at the Table (Movers and Shakers Superintendent's Column in Local Newspaper)
    Marisa Vette, APR, Director of Communications and Community Relations

  • Whitesboro Central School District, Utica, NY
    "High School Teachers Present 'Mad About Science' to Parkway Students"
    Jean Palmer, Senior Public Relations Specialist

  • Ysleta ISD, EL Paso, TX
    2015 YISD Bond Op/Ed
    Patricia Ayala, Director of Public Relations

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Finance Publication

Excellence

  • Arlington Public Schools, Arlington, VA
    Superintendent's FY17 Proposed Budget At a Glance
    Linda Erdos, Asst. Supt., School and Community Relations

  • Cleveland Metropolitan School District, Cleveland, OH
    Student Based Budgeting Handbook
    Roseann Canfora, Ph.D., Chief Communications Officer

  • Kennewick School District, Kennewick, WA
    Why's the School Levy a BIG Deal?
    Robyn Chastain, Director of Communications & Public Relations

Merit

  • Edina Public Schools, Edina, MN
    Referendum 2015: Next Generation Spaces
    Susan Brott, APR, Director, Communications & Community Engagement

  • Fox Chapel Area School District, Pittsburgh, PA
    "IN Fox Chapel Area" Summer 2015
    Bonnie Berzonski, Coordinator of Communications

  • Schodack Central School District, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY
    Budget Newsletter
    Kim Vigars, Senior Graphic Designer; Jason McCord, Communications Specialist

Honorable Mention

  • Averill Park CSD, Averill Park, NY
    Budget Newsletter 2015
    Kim Vigars, Senior Graphic Designer; Mary Prusak, Communications Specialist

  • Brunswick (Brittonkill) Central School District, Troy, NY
    the Communicator - 2015-16 School Budget
    Kristin LaPlante, Communication Specialist; Kim Vigars, Senior Graphic Designer

  • Hudson City School District, Hudson, NY
    Capital Project Newsletter 2015
    Kim Vigars, Senior Graphic Designer; Meghan Tice, Communications Specialist

  • Ichabod Crane Central School District, Valatie, NY
    Budget Newsletter 2015
    Kim Vigars, Senior Graphic Designer; Mary Prusak, Communications Specialist

  • Queensbury Union Free School District, Queensbury, NY
    2016 Capital Project Vote Special Issue of "Connections" District Newsletter
    Mellissa Braham, Public Information Specialist

  • Schodack Central School District, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY
    Capital Project Newsletter 2015
    Kim Vigars, Senior Graphic Designer; Jason McCord, Communications Specialist

  • Ysleta ISD, EL Paso, TX
    Fall 2015 The Communicator Newsletter
    Patricia Ayala, Director of Public Relations

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Handbook

Merit

  • Edina Public Schools , Edina, MN
    Woodshop Handbook for Edina Woodcrafters
    Julianne Prior-Miller, Communication Specialist

  • Prince William County Public Schools, Manassas, VA
    2015-16 Profile of Excellence
    Keith Imon, Associate Superintendent for Communications and Technology Services

Honorable Mention

  • Alexandria City Public Schools, Alexandria, VA
    ACPS 2015-16 Family Handbook
    Delaina McCormack, Public Relations Specialist

  • Cleveland Metropolitan School District, Cleveland, OH
    Student Code of Conduct
    Roseann Canfora, Ph.D., Chief Communications Officer

  • Collier County Public Schools, Naples, FL
    CCPS Employee Benefits Handbook
    Greg Turchetta, Executive Director of Communications

  • Fairfax County Public Schools, Annadale, VA
    FCPS "Go To" Guide
    Pamela Martin, Manager, Multimedia Design

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Infographic

Merit

  • Arlington Public Schools, Arlington, VA
    2014-15 Communities in Schools
    Linda Erdos, Asst. Supt., School and Community Relations

  • Arlington Public Schools, Arlington, VA
    2014-15 Academic Highlights
    Linda Erdos, Asst. Supt., School and Community Relations

  • Collier County Public Schools, Naples, FL
    At-a-Glance Fast Facts About Collier County Public Schools
    Greg Turchetta, Executive Director of Communications

  • Fairfax County Public Schools, Annandale, VA
    Great Things Are Happening in Fairfax County Public Schools
    Pamela Martin, Manager, Multimedia Design

  • Lewisville ISD, Flower Mound, TX
    "Team LISD" Human Resources Electronic Presentation
    Lee Ann Bandy, Graphic Coordinator

  • Reading School District, Reading, PA
    Communications Snapshot
    Kristin Boyd Edwards, Director of Community Engagement

  • School District of Clayton, Clayton, MO
    Sixth Grade Literacy Map
    Chris Tennill, APR, Chief Communications Officer

Honorable Mention

  • Boulder Valley School District, Boulder, CO
    BVSD At a Glance
    Jade Cody, Communications Specialist

  • Calgary Catholic School District, Calgary, AB
    Provincial Achievement Test and Diploma Exam Results Infographic
    Tania Younker, Director, Communications

  • Capital Region BOCES, Albany, NY
    School Communications Portfolio: History of NYS Standardized Testing Infographic
    Jessica Scheckton, Assistant Director of Communications and Public Relations

  • Capital Region BOCES, Albany, NY
    School Communications Portfolio: School Attendance Matters Infographic
    Jessica Scheckton, Assistant Director of Communications and Public Relations

  • Capital Region BOCES, Albany, NY
    School Communications Portfolio: Capital Project Infographic
    Jessica Scheckton, Assistant Director of Communications and Public Relations

  • Capital Region BOCES, Albany, NY
    School Communications Portfolio: School Budget 101 Infographic
    Jessica Scheckton, Assistant Director of Communications and Public Relations

  • Granite School District, Salt Lake City, UT
    Boundary Changes – How Do They Work?
    Steven Powell, Publications Specialist

  • Harford County Public Schools, Bel Air, MD
    2014-2015 Fast Facts Infographic
    Stephanie Williams, Graphic Design & Techical Support

  • Houston ISD, Houston, TX
    2014-15 HISD Annual Report
    Helen Spencer, Chief Communications Officer

  • Nassau BOCES, Garden City, NY
    Communications Office Work
    Angela Marshall, Public Information Officer

  • School District of Clayton, Clayton, MO
    Navigating Wydown's New Schedule
    Chris Tennill, APR, Chief Communications Officer

  • Ysleta ISD, EL Paso, TX
    2015 YISD Bond Fact Sheet
    Patricia Ayala, Director of Public Relations

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Internet/Intranet Website

Excellence

Merit

Honorable Mention

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Magazine

Excellence

  • AASA, Alexandria, VA
    School Administrator Magazine, August 2015 Issue
    Jay P. Goldman, Editor; Liz Griffin, Managing Editor

  • Cardinal Hayes High School, Bronx, NY
    Cardinal Hayes High School Magazine – Summer 2015
    Jackina Farshtey, Director, Communications & Marketing

  • Cardinal Hayes High School, Bronx, NY
    Cardinal Hayes High School Alumni Magazine – Winter 2015
    Jackina Farshtey, Director, Communications & Marketing

  • Texas Association of School Boards, Austin, TX
    Texas Lone Star
    Karen Strong, Associate Executive Director for Communications and PR

  • The Pingry School, Basking Ridge, NJ
    The Pingry Review: May 2015
    Greg Waxberg, Communications Writer

Merit

  • Mesa Public Schools, Mesa, AZ
    Achieve, Fall/Winter 2015
    Helen Hollands, Director, Communications & Marketing

Honorable Mention

  • Fox Chapel Area School District, Pittsburgh, PA
    "IN Fox Chapel Area" Summer 2015
    Bonnie Berzonski, Coordinator of Communications

  • Fox Chapel Area School District, Pittsburgh, PA
    "IN Fox Chapel Area" Spring 2015
    Bonnie Berzonski, Coordinator of Communications

  • Kent School District, Kent, WA
    Kent School School District "Connected" Spring 2015
    Chris Loftis, Exec. Dir., Communications

  • The Pingry School, Basking Ridge, NJ
    The Pingry Review: Fall 2015
    Greg Waxberg, Communications Writer

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Marketing Communication

Excellence

  • Greenville County Schools, Greenville, SC
    GCS – A Great Choice! (Economic Development eBook)
    Oby Lyles, Director of Communications

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Marketing Materials (Electronic)

Excellence

  • Fort Worth ISD, Fort Worth, TX
    Pre-Kindergarten PSA (English and Spanish)
    Barbara Griffith, Senior Communications Officer

  • Mobile County Public Schools, Mobile, AL
    The Class of 2016 Is On Its Way
    Rena Philips, Director of Communication

Merit

  • Buncombe County Schools, Asheville, NC
    #BCS Success Stories
    Donald Porter, Ed.D., Communications Director

  • Fort Worth ISD, Fort Worth, TX
    Children's Honor Choir Promotional Video
    Barbara Griffith, Senior Communications Officer

  • Texas Association of School Boards, Austin, TX
    BoardBook Promo
    Virginia Hernandez, Media Specialist

  • Ysleta ISD, EL Paso, TX
    Career and Technical Education Recruiting Videos
    Patricia Ayala, Director of Public Relations

Honorable Mention

  • The Elyria City School District, Elyria, OH
    Little Pioneers ... Enroll Now in the Elyria Schools
    Amy Higgins, Communication & Marketing Director

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Marketing Publication

Excellence

  • Centennial School District 12 , Circle Pines, MN
    Discover Centennial Schools
    Krista Bergert, Director, Public Information & Community Outreach

  • Cleveland Metropolitan School District, Cleveland, OH
    High School Choice Book
    Roseann Canfora, Ph.D., Chief Communications Officer

  • Cleveland Metropolitan School District, Cleveland, OH
    "Choose CMSD" Open Enrollment Ad Campaign
    Roseann Canfora, Ph.D., Chief Communications Officer

  • Coppell ISD, Coppell, TX
    CISD + Partners = Excellence
    Tamerah Ringo, Director of Communications and Public Relations

  • Des Moines Public Schools, Des Moines, IA
    Facts Cards: A Summary of The Programs and Opportunities Available at Des Moines Public Schools
    Phil Roeder, Director of Community Relations

  • Des Moines Public Schools, Des Moines, IA
    Live. Teach. An introduction to Des Moines Public Schools and The Community of Des Moines
    Phil Roeder, Director of Community Relations

  • Highline Public Schools, Burien, WA
    Recruiting Campaign
    Catherine Carbone Rogers, Chief Communications Officer

  • Lewisville ISD, Flower Mound, TX
    Look Inside Lewisville ISD
    Lee Ann Bandy, Graphic Coordinator

  • Montgomery County Public Schools, Christiansburg, VA
    MCPS Recruitment Package
    Brenda Drake, Public Information Officer

Merit

  • Anoka-Hennepin Community Education, Anoka, MN
    Share Your Love for Learning
    Heather Peters, Communication Coordinator

  • Beaufort County School District, Beaufort, SC
    2016 Community Report Card
    Jim Foster, Director of Communications

  • Bloomfield Hills Schools, Bloomfield, MI
    "Your Future is Waiting...Are You Ready?" Bloomfield Hills High School Opportunities Brochure
    Lauren Diamond, Communications Coordinator

  • Central Kitsap School District, Silverdale, WA
    CKSD Marketing for Hawk Elementary (School and Special Program)
    David Beil, Community Relations Director

  • Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District, University Heights, OH
    Welcome to Kindergarten Booklet
    Scott Wortman, Coordinator of Communications

  • Cleveland Metropolitan School District, Cleveland, OH
    Academies of Cleveland Brochure
    Roseann Canfora, Ph.D., Chief Communications Officer

  • Coppell ISD, Coppell, TX
    Pinnacle 2020 – The Vision
    Tamerah Ringo, Director of Communications and Public Relations

  • Cumberland County Technical Education Center, Bridgeton, NJ
    GET READY! A Campaign to Raise Public Interest and Support for an Unprecedented High School
    Dina Rossi Elliott, Ed.D., Superintendent

  • Des Moines Public Schools, Des Moines, IA
    School District Map: On The Road With Iowa's Largest Provider of Public Education
    Phil Roeder, Director of Community Relations

  • Edmonton Catholic School Board, Edmonton, AB
    MAC – Ecole Archbishop MacDonald Catholic High School Student Guidebook
    Courtney Naccarato, Communications Team Coordinator

  • Fairfax County Public Schools, Annandale, VA
    FCPS Institute for the Arts
    Pamela Martin, Manager, Multimedia Design

  • Orange County Public Schools, Orlando, FL
    Minority Achievement Office Brochure
    Dylan Thomas, Director, Public Relations

  • Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Savannah, GA
    Savannah-Chatham County Public School System – District Overview
    Sheila Blanco, Public Information Manager

  • South Washington County Schools, Cottage Grove, MN
    Community Education Adult/Youth Spring Catalog 2016
    Barb Brown, Communications Director

  • Spokane Public Schools, Spokane, WA
    Explore SPS
    Tom Bowers, Graphic Artist

  • Susquehanna Intermediate Unit, Milton, PA
    Danville Area School District: Committed to Educational Excellence
    Jennifer Spotts, Public Relations Manager

  • Texas Association of School Boards, Austin, TX
    BuyBoard Rebate (slice of pie) Ad
    Karen Strong, Associate Executive Director for Communications and PR

  • Tolles Career & Technical Center, Plain City, OH
    Together We Launch: Tolles U. Invitation
    Shane Haggerty, Director of Marketing & Technology

  • York County School Division, Yorktown, VA
    York County Division HR Recruitment Collateral
    Sarah Brown, Multimedia Design Specialist

Honorable Mention

  • Arlington Public Schools, Arlington, VA
    Careers @ APS
    Linda Erdos, Asst. Supt., School and Community Relations

  • Calgary Catholic School District, Calgary, AB
    St. Anne Academic Centre – Program Offerings
    Tania Younker, Director, Communications

  • Community Unit School District 300, Algonquin, IL
    District 300 Pathway Programs
    Anthony McGinn, Director, Public Relations & Communication

  • Glenbard Township HSD 87, Glen Ellyn, IL
    School Profile
    Peg Mannion, APR, Community Relations Coordinator

  • Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, NC
    GCS Choice Showcase
    Nora Shoptaw, Program Administrator - Communications

  • ISD 191 Burnsville, Eagan, Savage, Mahtomedi, MN
    ISD 191 Community Education – Curiosity … The Heart of Lifelong Learning
    Beth Holsen, Designer

  • Mariemont City Schools, Cincinnati, OH
    Quality Profile 2014/2015
    Joesphine McKenrick, Communication Director

  • MSD of Wayne Township, Indianapolis, IN
    Telling our Story with Monthly Postcards
    Mary Lang, Chief Communications Officer

  • Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES, Utica, NY
    Become a School Librarian Brochure
    Jean Palmer, Senior Public Relations Specialist

  • Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES, Utica, NY
    2016-17 Career & Technical Education Center Program Guide
    Jean Palmer, Senior Public Relations Specialist

  • Questar III BOCES, Castleton, NY
    Course Catalog
    Kim Vigars, Senior Graphic Designer

  • Shawnee Mission School District, Shawnee Mission, KS
    Kindergartners – Get Ready for Roundup in the SMSD
    Leigh Anne Neal, Ed.D., Asst. Supt., Communications

  • St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Luling, LA
    Back to School Brochure
    Stevie Crovetto, Director of Public Information

  • The Elyria City School District, Elyria, OH
    No Limits Ad
    Amy Higgins, Communication & Marketing Director

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Podcasting/Audio

Merit

  • Lincoln Public Schools, Lincoln, NE
    LPS Podcast
    Zachary Baehr, Communications Technician

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Print Newsletter (External Audience)

Excellence

  • Arlington Public Schools, Arlington, VA
    The Citizen
    Linda Erdos, Asst. Supt., School and Community Relations

  • Centennial School District 12 , Circle Pines, MN
    The Observer
    Krista Bergert, Director, Public Information & Community Outreach

  • Central Kitsap School District, Silverdale, WA
    Central Kitsap School District Newsletter: CK > connects
    David Beil, Community Relations Director

  • Central Kitsap School District, Silverdale, WA
    CKSD Capital Projects Update
    David Beil, Community Relations Director

  • Gwinnett County Public Schools, Suwanee, GA
    Essentials Newsletter and Single-Topic Insert
    Laura Nurse, APR, Director of Publications and Public Information

  • Lake Stevens School District, Lake Stevens, WA
    Lake Schools
    Jayme Taylor, APR, Director of Communications

  • School District of Clayton, Clayton, MO
    Inside Clayton
    Robin Fultz, Communications Coordinator

Merit

  • City School District of Albany, Albany, NY
    "Capital Education, Fall 2015"
    Lisa Angerame, Communication Specialist

  • Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District, University Heights, OH
    Alumni Foundation Newsletter
    Scott Wortman, Coordinator of Communications

  • Gresham-Barlow School District, Gresham, OR
    Gresham-Barlow Schools Today – Community Report – Spring/Summer 2015
    Athena Vadnais, APR, Communications Director

  • Harris County Dept. of Ed., Houston, TX
    Leader's Choice
    Louise Henry, APR, Director, Client Engagement

  • Henrico County Public Schools, Henrico, VA
    School Days News Quarterly
    Chris OBrion, Communications Specialist

  • Lincoln Public Schools, Lincoln, NE
    Community News
    Zachary Baehr, Communications Technician

  • Mariemont City Schools, Cincinnati, OH
    The Experience
    Joesphine McKenrick, Communication Director

  • Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Savannah, GA
    Savannah-Chatham County Public School System Education Update
    Sheila Blanco, Public Information Manager

  • Spokane Public Schools, Spokane, WA
    School Talk
    Tom Bowers, Graphic Artist

Honorable Mention

  • Anoka-Hennepin School District, Anoka, MN
    Newsletter
    Kay Villella, Asst. Director, Communications

  • Benjamin Elementary School District 25, West Chicago, IL
    Ben.25/Connect District Newsletter
    Philip Ehrhardt, Ed.D., Superintendent

  • Boyertown Area School District, Boyertown, PA
    Boyertown Essentials
    Kristine Parkes, District Communications/Consultant

  • Lawrence Township Public Schools, Lawrenceville, NJ
    The Link
    Lana Mueller, Operations Manager

  • School District of Menomonee Falls, Menomonee Falls, WI
    Falls Pride Quarterly Print Newsletter
    Megan Sheridan, Director of Communication & Community Outreach

  • Southern Westchester BOCES, Harrison, NY
    Ossining UFSD O-Gram Newsletters
    Cara Matthews, Public Relations Specialist

  • The Elyria City School District, Elyria, OH
    Pioneer Press Fall 2015/Winter 2016
    Amy Higgins, Communication & Marketing Director

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Print Newsletter (Internal/External Audience)

Excellence

  • Twin Rivers Unified School District, North Highlands, CA; Sacramento News and Review
    We Are TR!
    Zenobia Gerald, Director of Communication

Merit

  • Bloomfield Hills Schools, Bloomfield Hills, MI
    Bloomfield Hills Schools Newsletter
    Shira Good, Director of Communications & Community Relations

  • Lee's Summit R-7 School District, Lee's Summit, MO
    Our Schools
    Janice Phelan, Executive Director of Communications

  • Vancouver Public Schools, Vancouver, WA
    Inside Vancouver Schools
    Patricia Nuzzo, Communications Director

Honorable Mention

  • Pittsford Central School District, Pittsford, NY
    Quarterly Newsletters (Fall 2015 & Winter 2015)
    Nancy Wayman, APR, Director of Communication

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Social Media

Excellence

Merit

Honorable Mention

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Special Purpose Publication

Excellence

  • Alexandria City Public Schools, Alexandria, VA
    ACPS 2020 Poster Series
    Delaina McCormack, Public Relations Specialist

  • Boston Public Schools, Roxbury, MA
    Kindergarten Registration Guide
    Eurides Barros, Communications Coordinator

  • Capital Region BOCES, Albany, NY
    School Communications Portfolio: Student Attendance Merit Award Toolkit
    Jessica Scheckton, Assistant Director of Communications and Public Relations

  • CCSD62, Des Plaines, IL
    District 62 Kindergarten Handbook & Registration Flyer
    Jennifer Bova, Director of Community Relations

  • Coppell ISD, Coppell, TX
    W.O.R.L.D. – Learning Locally, Growing Globally
    Tamerah Ringo, Director of Communications and Public Relations

  • Fairfax County Public Schools, Annandale, VA
    Strategic Plan – Ignite
    Pamela Martin, Manager, Multimedia Design

  • Granite School District, Salt Lake City, UT
    Knowing What's On Your Child's Smartphone
    Steven Powell, Publications Specialist

  • Lewisville ISD, Flower Mound, TX
    In-house Produced District Map Package
    Lee Ann Bandy, Graphic Coordinator

  • Orange County Public Schools, Orlando, FL
    Smart Is Cool Posters
    Dylan Thomas, Director, Public Relations

  • Orange County Public Schools, Orlando, FL
    Hall of Fame Program
    Dylan Thomas, Director, Public Relations

  • Orange County Public Schools, Orlando, FL
    OCPS Rivalry Love Posters
    Dylan Thomas, Director, Public Relations

  • Tolles Career & Technical Center, Plain City, OH
    Launchpad: The Tolles Exploration Box
    Shane Haggerty, Director of Marketing & Technology

Merit

  • Arlington Public Schools, Arlington, VA
    Aspire to Excellence Diploma Options
    Linda Erdos, Asst. Supt., School and Community Relations

  • Boulder Valley School District, Boulder, CO
    CMEA Conference Guide
    Jade Cody, Communications Specialist

  • Broken Arrow Public Schools, Broken Arrow, OK
    GO BA: High School Configuration Study
    Shelli Holland-Handy, Chief Communications Officer

  • Capital Region BOCES and Technical Education Center, Albany, NY
    Capital Region BOCES and Technical Schools: Your Future Starts Here!
    Michael McCagg, Communications Specialist

  • Central Kitsap School District, Silverdale, WA
    Central Kitsap School District Middle School Brochure
    David Beil, Community Relations Director

  • Cleveland Metropolitan School District, Cleveland, OH
    Teach Cleveland Recruitment Packet
    Roseann Canfora, Ph.D., Chief Communications Officer

  • Collier County Public Schools, Naples, FL
    Funding Your Child's Educational Future
    Greg Turchetta, Executive Director of Communications

  • Collier County Public Schools, Naples, FL
    Social Media and Education
    Greg Turchetta, Executive Director of Communications

  • Columbia Heights Public Schools, Columbia Heights, MN
    Preparing for College and Careers' Checklist
    Casey Mahon, Director of Communications

  • District of Columbia Public Schools, Washington, DC
    DCPS Capital Commitment: Year Three in Review
    Anna Gregory, Deputy Chief, Communications

  • DoDEA, Alexandria, VA
    College and Career Ready Poster
    Sean Murphey, Graphic Arts Specialist

  • El Paso Independent School District, El Paso, TX
    Penny Swap Flyer
    Melissa Martinez, Executive Director, Community Engagement

  • Highline Public Schools, Burien, WA
    Districtwide Mailer
    Catherine Carbone Rogers, Chief Communications Officer

  • Houston ISD, Houston, TX
    Principal Communications Guide
    Helen Spencer, Chief Communications Officer

  • Hudson City Schools, Hudson, OH
    Hudson City Schools Quality Profile: Explore, Engage, Excite!
    Sheryl Sheatzley, Communications Manager

  • Lewisville ISD, Flower Mound, TX
    30th Annual Recognition and Awards Banquet Program
    Lee Ann Bandy, Graphic Coordinator

  • MSD of Wayne Township, Indianapolis, IN
    Wayne Habits of Success
    Mary Lang, Chief Communications Officer

  • Nassau BOCES, Garden City, NY
    LIHSA Difference Document
    Angela Marshall, Public Information Officer

  • Newport News Public Schools, Newport News, VA
    Engineering Design Challenge: Coastal Thrill
    Keli Slusher, Coordinator of Community Relations & Graphic Design

  • Orange County Public Schools, Orlando, FL
    2015-16 Pocket Guide
    Dylan Thomas, Director, Public Relations

  • Reading School District, Reading, PA
    State of Schools Mid-Year Update
    Kristin Boyd Edwards, Director of Community Engagement

  • San Juan Unified School District, Carmichael, CA
    Strategic Planning Brochure
    Katie Combs, Communication Specialist

  • Socorro ISD, El Paso, TX
    SISD Realtor Fact Sheet
    Daniel Escobar, Chief Communication Officer

  • St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Luling, LA
    A Salute to Our Heroes – Teachers of the Year Invitation
    Stevie Crovetto, Director of Public Information

  • St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Luling, LA
    The InBox
    Stevie Crovetto, Director of Public Information

  • Texas Association of School Boards, Austin, TX
    TASB Legal Seminars Brochure
    Karen Strong, Associate Executive Director for Communications and PR

  • Texas Association of School Boards, Austin, TX
    TASB Risk Management Fund Marketing Brochure
    Karen Strong, Associate Executive Director for Communications and PR

Honorable Mention

  • Aurora Public Schools, Aurora, CO
    Education Reform In APS
    Georgia Duran, Ed.D., Chief Communication Officer

  • Blue Valley School District 229, Overland Park, KS
    Blue Valley Schools 50-Year History
    Kristi McNerlin, Executive Director of Communications

  • Capital Region BOCES, Albany, NY
    School Communications Portfolio: Teen Prescription Drug Abuse Flyer
    Jessica Scheckton, Assistant Director of Communications and Public Relations

  • CCSD62, Des Plaines, IL
    Volunteers Make a World of Difference, District 62 Volunteers and Student Succeed Community Partners
    Jennifer Bova, Director of Community Relations

  • Cleveland Metropolitan School District, Cleveland, OH
    "Corrective Action Plan" Mailer
    Roseann Canfora, Ph.D., Chief Communications Officer

  • Department of Defense Education Activity, Alexandria, VA
    DoDEA Facts, Statistics, and Demographics
    Sean Murphey, Graphic Arts Specialist

  • Edmond Public Schools, Edmond, OK
    Start Here • Stay Here
    Susan Parks-Schlepp, Public Information Officer

  • Edmonton Catholic School Board, Edmonton, AB
    Edmonton Catholic Schools Guide to Schools 2016
    Courtney Naccarato, Communications Team Coordinator

  • Edmonton Catholic School Board, Edmonton, AB
    First Rider Button
    Courtney Naccarato, Communications Team Coordinator

  • Evanston Township High School District 202, Evanston, IL
    ETHS District 202 Back-to-School Information Guide
    Evangeline Semark, Director of Communications & Engagement

  • Gwinnett County Public Schools, Suwanee, GA
    "A First Look At New Expectations" (A Parent's Guide to Individual Student Report for New State Assessments for ES/MS and HS)
    Laura Nurse, APR, Director of Publications and Public Information

  • Harris County Dept. of Ed., Houston, TX
    Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Poster 2016
    Angela Hider, Graphic Designer

  • ISD 191 Burnsville, Eagan, Savage, Mahtomedi, MN
    Gifted & Talented Institute – Summer 2016
    Beth Holsen, Designer

  • ISD 191 Burnsville, Eagan, Savage, Mahtomedi, MN
    Summer of FUN
    Beth Holsen, Designer

  • Lancaster Central School District, Lancaster, NY
    First Class Facilities for WNY'S Brightest
    Patricia Burgio, APR, Director of Communications

  • Mariemont City Schools, Cincinnati, OH
    Destination 2026 – A Strategic Plan to the Instructional Future of the Mariemont City School District
    Joesphine McKenrick, Communication Director

  • North Penn School District, Lansdale, PA
    Soaring Into the Future 2015-2018 Comprehensive Plan Goals and Strategies
    Erica Shaedle, Advertising & Marketing Specialist

  • Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES, Utica, NY
    New York State Libraries Brochure
    Jean Palmer, Senior Public Relations Specialist

  • Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES, Utica, NY
    2016-17 Service Directory
    Jean Palmer, Senior Public Relations Specialist

  • Parkway Schools, Chesterfield, MO
    A Parents Guide to New Progress Reports
    Paul Tandy, APR, Chief Communications Officer

  • Parkway Schools, Chesterfield, MO
    Sexual Health Curriculum Flyer
    Paul Tandy, APR, Chief Communications Officer

  • Passaic County Technical Institute, Wayne, NJ
    PCTI Campus Quick Guide 2015-2016
    Sandra Woods, Admin. Asst. for Special Projects/PR

  • St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Luling, LA
    A Salute to Our Heroes – Teachers of the Year Program
    Stevie Crovetto, Director of Public Information

  • Woodward Academy, Woodward, IA
    Why Woodward Academy? Let Us Tell You...
    Eric Smidt, Communications Director

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Video (produced in-house)

Excellence

Merit

Honorable Mention

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Video (produced with outside contract)

Excellence

Merit

Honorable Mention

  • Alexandria City Public Schools, Alexandria, VA
    ACPS 2020 Video Series
    Helen Lloyd, Director of Communications

  • Capital Region BOCES, Queensbury, NY
    2016 QHS Capital Project Proposal & Vote
    Mellissa Braham, Public Information Specialist

  • Lakeland Central School District, Shrub Oak, NY
    Spotlight: Math Midway
    Jim Van Develde, Director of Communication

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