National School Public Relations Association

2012 Award Winners

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Annual Report

Excellence

• Boulder Valley School District, Boulder, CO
  BVSD Annual Report
  Allison Maurer, Communications Specialist

• DoDEA, Arlington, VA
  Annual Report
  Frank O'Gara, Communications Chief

• ESC of Central Ohio, Columbus, OH
  ESC of Central Ohio Annual Report 2010-2011
  Aaron Reincheld, Communications Supervisor

• Fairfax County Public Schools, Annadale, VA
  ERFC 2011 Annual Financial Report
  Pamela Martin, Manager, Multimedia Design

• Fort Worth ISD, Fort Worth , TX
  Making Every Second Count: 2010-2011 Fort Worth ISD Annual Report
  Barbara Griffith, Senior Communications Officer

• Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, NC
  2011 Annual Report
  Lillian Govus, Communications Coordinator

• Intermediate District 287, Plymouth, MN
  Responsive. Innovative. Solutions.
  Linda Rees, Communication Liaison

• Jefferson County Public Schools, Louisville, KY
  2011 State of the District Report
  Stephanie Bateman, Director of Communications

• Montgomery County Intermediate Unit, Norristown, PA
  Celebrating 40 Years of Service
  Kristen Rawlings, Director of Communications

• Oconomowoc Area School District, Oconomowoc, WI
  Learning and Leading
  Derick Kiger, Director of Research, Technology & Assessment

• Orange County Florida, Orlando, FL
  2011 Annual Report
  Dylan Thomas, Director, Public Relations

• Peel District School Board, Mississauga, ON
  2011 Report to the Community
  Brian Woodland, APR, Director, Communications & Strategic Partnerships

• Piscataway BOE, Piscataway, NJ
  2011 Report to the Community
  Teresa Rafferty, Cmty Ed Coord.\Outreach

• School District of Clayton, Clayton, MO
  Annual Report
  Chris Tennill, APR, Chief Communications Officer

• Sycamore Community Schools, Cincinnati, OH
  2010-11 Annual Report
  Erika Daggett, Chief Information Officer

• Texas Association School Boards, Austin, TX
  TASB 2011 Annual Report
  Karen Strong, Chief Communications Officer

• Twin Rivers Unified School District, McClellan, CA
  Moving Forward 2012 Report to Our Community
  Trinette Marquis, Director of Communication

• White Bear Lake Area Schools, White Bear Lake, MN
  Annual Report 2010-11
  Marisa Vette, Director of Communications and Community Relations

Merit

• Fairfax County Public Schools, Falls Church, VA
  State of the Schools Annual Report
  Kathleen Thomas, Strategic Communications Administrator

• Harris County Department of Education, Houston, TX
  "Watching Us Grow"
  Carol Vaughn, Coordinator, Comm. & Pub. Info

• Houston ISD, Houston, TX
  2011 Annual Report: Driving Innovation. Transforming Education.
  Aggie Alvez, Chief of Communications

• Maplewood Richmond Heights SD, Maplewood, MO
  Global Connections - Year in Review
  Brian Adkisson, Director of Communcations

• Northbrook School District 27, Northbrook, IL
  Northbrook School District 27 Annual Report 2011
  Gail Kahover, Director of Communications

• Orange City School District, Pepper Pike, OH
  Annual Report 2010-2011: Proud To Be Orange
  Lou DeVincentis, Communication Coordinator

• Palos School District 118, Palos Park, IL
  Palos 118 2010-2011 Annual Report
  Kerri Treacy, Communications Assistant

• Rockwood School District, Wildwood, MO
  2011 Report to the Community
  Kim Cranston, Chief Communications Officer

• St. Charles Parish PS, Luling, LA
  Education: Our Shared Responsibility
  Rochelle Cancienne-Touchard, Director of Public Information

• Trillium Lakelands DSB, Lindsay, ON
  Annual Report 2011
  Catherine Shedden, Communications Manager

• Webster Central Schools, Webster, NY
  2010-11 Annual Report
  Ann Carmody, Director, Community Relations and Office of Public Information

Honorable Mention

• Bensenville Elementary School District 2, Bensenville, IL
  2012 Annual Report
  Terry Ryan, Community Relations Coordinator

• Brownsburg Community School Corporation, Brownsburg, IN
  BCSC State of Our Schools
  Donna Petraits, Communications Coordinator

• Community Consolidated SD 181, Burr Ridge, IL
  D181 Annual Report 2010-11
  Rita DuChateau, Director of Communications

• CUSD 200, Wheaton , IL
  2010-2011 Report to the Community
  Erica Loiacono, Director of Public Relations

• Edmonton Catholic Schools, Edmonton, AB
  Annual Education Results Report
  Annette Ferguson, Graphic Designer

• Elizabeth Public Schools, Elizabeth, NJ
  Achieve Excellence - A 2011 Review
  Donald Goncalves, Assistant Board Secretary

• Elkhorn Public Schools, Elkhorn, NE
  "Extraordinary Elkhorn: 2010-11 Annual Report"
  Janna Brock, Communications Coordinator

• Elmhurst CUSD 205, Elmhurst, IL
  2010-11 Report to the Community
  Melea Smith, Director of Communications and Public Relations

• Fox Chapel Area School District, Pittsburgh, PA
  FCASD 2010-2011 State of the Schools
  Bonnie Berzonski, Coordinator of Communications

• Harford County Public Schools, Bel Air, MD
  Celebrating & Supporting Student Success
  Casey Payne, Public Relations Specialist

• Harris County Department of Education, Houston, TX
  HCDE Popular Annual Financial Report
  Tammy Lanier, Director, Communications and Public Information

• Joliet Township HSD 204, Joliet, IL
  2002-2012 District 204 at a Glance
  Kristine Schlismann, Community Relations Director

• Oakland Schools, Waterford, MI
  2010-2011 District Service Report
  Julie Ferguson, Graphic Design & Editing Specialist

• Oswego County BOCES, Mexico, NY
  Oswego County BOCES Annual Report
  Amy Rhinehart, Public Relations Assistant

• Wayzata Public Schools, Wayzata, MN
  Wayzata Public Schools Annual Report
  John Sucansky, Communication Specialist

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Blogs

Merit

• Capital Region BOCES, Albany, NY
  Education Speaks
  Deborah Bush-Suflita, Program Mgr., Communicatiuons

• Des Moines Public Schools, Des Moines, IA
  Blog - blog.dmschools.org
  Phil Roeder, Community Relations

Honorable Mention

• Capital Region BOCES, Albany, NY
  Parenttoday.org
  Deborah Bush-Suflita, Program Mgr., Communicatiuons

• Houston ISD, Houston, TX
  HISD News Blog
  Aggie Alvez, Chief of Communications

• Quaker Valley School District, Sewickley, PA
  Renovation Blog (Quaker Valley Middle School
  Martha Smith, Communications Manager

• Roanoke County Public Schools, Roanoke, VA
  The Budget Blog
  Charles Lionberger, Community Relations Specialist

• West Genesee Central School District, Camillus, NY
  Notes from the Superintendent
  Christopher Brown, Superintendent of Schools

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Branding/Image Package

Excellence

• Capital Region BOCES, Albany, NY
  Parent Today
  Deborah Bush-Suflita, Program Mgr., Communicatiuons

• Fairfax County Public Schools, Annadale, VA
  Priority School Initiative
  Pamela Martin, Manager, Multimedia Design

• Fairfax County Public Schools, Annadale, VA
  Parent Information Line
  Pamela Martin, Manager, Multimedia Design

• Fairfax County Public Schools, Annadale, VA
  FCPS Honors
  Pamela Martin, Manager, Multimedia Design

• Fort Worth ISD, Fort Worth , TX
  It's Not Okay
  Barbara Griffith, Senior Communications Officer

• Francis Tuttle Technology Center, Oklahoma City, OK
  Professionalism Posters
  Ken Koch, Director of Marketing and Communications

• Houston ISD, Houston, TX
  Back-To-School-Fest
  Aggie Alvez, Chief of Communications

• St. Charles Parish PS, Luling, LA
  Once Upon A Time
  Rochelle Cancienne-Touchard, Director of Public Information

• Texas Association School Boards, Austin, TX
  TASA/TASB Convention Marketing Campaign
  Karen Strong, Chief Communications Officer

• Union County Public Schools, Monroe, NC
  Identity Package
  Luan Ingram, Chief Communications Officer

• Waterloo Community School District, Waterloo, IA
  Image
  Katrina Hemann, Communications Specialist

• West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan Area Schools , Mendota Heights, MN
  Magnet School Branding Brochures
  Susan Brott, APR, Director of Communications

• York County School Division, Yorktown, VA
  Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT)
  Betsy Overkamp-Smith, APR, Community and Public Relations Officer

Merit

• Clarke County School District, Athens, GA
  Athens Community Career Academy
  Anisa Jimenez, Director of Public Relations & Communications

• Edmonton Catholic Schools, Edmonton, AB
  Life of Grace Campaign
  Christine Plican, Graphic Designer

• Fairfax County Public Schools, Annadale, VA
  The Shadower Knows
  Pamela Martin, Manager, Multimedia Design

• Fairfax County Public Schools, Annadale, VA
  Fashion Camp
  Pamela Martin, Manager, Multimedia Design

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

• Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, NC
  State of Our Schools
  Lillian Govus, Communications Coordinator

• Gwinnett County Public Schools, Suwanee, GA
  Summer Leadership Conference
  Laura Nurse, Director of Publications and Public Information

• Harris County Department of Education, Houston, TX
  HCDE Purchasing Cooperative Branding
  Louise Henry, APR, Marketing Officer

• Highline Public Schools, Burien, WA
  Brand Toolkit
  Catherine Rogers, Director of Communication & Community Engagement

• Kent School District, Kent, WA
  Kent School District Public Website
  Noemi Flores, Web and Applications Manager

• Lancaster Country Day School, Lancaster, PA
  The Excellence Fund "Got Pulse?"
  Janet Gribble, Graphiic Designer

• Medina City Schools, Medina, OH
  "Educate, Challenge, Inspire"
  Jeanne Hurt, Communications Coordinator

• Peel District School Board, Mississauga, ON
  Continuing Education Identity Package
  Brian Woodland, APR, Director, Communications & Strategic Partnerships

• Pulaski County Special School District, Little Rock, AR
  Marketing PCSSD Through Consistent Brand
  Deborah Roush, Executive Director of Communications

• St. Tammany Parish Public Schools, Covington, LA
  Teacher of the Year Luncheon
  Angela Daviston, Communications Specialist

• Texas Association School Boards, Austin, TX
  TASB Risk Management Fund Marketing Campaign
  Karen Strong, Chief Communications Officer

• York County School Division, Yorktown, VA
  Bruton High School Brand Packet
  Betsy Overkamp-Smith, APR, Community and Public Relations Officer

Honorable Mention

• Community Consolidated SD181, Burr Ridge, IL
  The Lane Blue Ribbon
  Audrey Galvin, Administrative Assistant

• Fairfax County Public Schools, Annadale, VA
  Leadership Conference 2011 Collaterial Materials
  Pamela Martin, Manager, Multimedia Design

• L'Anse Creuse Public Schools, Harrison Township, MI
  Choose L'Anse Creuse Public Schools
  Lori Spencer, Graphic Artist

• L'Anse Creuse Public Schools, Harrison Township, MI
  Special Education Enhancement Election
  Lori Spencer, Graphic Artist

• Madison Elementary School District, Phoenix, AZ
  Madison ESD Branding
  Kristen Landry, Director of Communications

• Newport News Public Schools, Newport News, VA
  30 Year Middle School Celebration
  Charlotte Colbert, Exective Assistant, Community Relations

• Newton County School System, Covington, GA
  NCCA Logo
  Sherri Davis-Viniard, Director of Public Relations

• Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES, Utica, NY
  Oneida County Youth Services Council
  Jean Palmer, Senior Public Relations Specialist

• Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD, Pharr, TX
  2011-2012 PSJA College 3: Ready. Connect. Complete.
  Santiago Zavala, Graphic/Web Master

• Texas Association School Boards, Austin, TX
  Engage Marketing Campaign
  Karen Strong, Chief Communications Officer

• Texas Association School Boards, Austin, TX
  BuyBoard National Purchasing Cooperative Marketing Campaign
  Karen Strong, Chief Communications Officer

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Calendar

Excellence

• Bethel School District, Spanaway, WA
  2011-2012 District Calendar & Student Handbook
  Krista Carlson, Director, Communications

• Clarksville-Montgomery County School System, Clarksville, TN
  2011-2012 STEM in CMCSS
  Andrew Pitt, Assistant Communications Director

• Greece Central School District, Rochester, NY
  2011-12 Calendar and Handbook
  Laurel Heiden, Community Relations Manager

• Millard School District, Omaha, NE
  You Can Get There From Here!
  Amy Friedman, Director of Communications

• Orange City School District, Pepper Pike, OH
  Orange Schools Calendar 2011-2012
  Lou DeVincentis, Communication Coordinator

• Pasco School District, Pasco, WA
  'Delivering Dreams' 2011-12 Calendar
  Leslee Caul, Director of Public Affairs

• Peel District School Board, Mississauga, ON
  You Are the Smile: 2012 Calendar
  Brian Woodland, APR, Director, Communications & Strategic Partnerships

• St. Charles Parish PS, Luling, LA
  2011-2012 Calendar
  Rochelle Cancienne-Touchard, Director of Public Information

• White Bear Lake Area Schools, White Bear Lake, MN
  2011-12 Academic Year Calendar
  Marisa Vette, Director of Communications and Community Relations

Merit

• Baldwin-Whithall SD, Pittsburg, PA
  BWSD Activities Calendar
  Bethany Bernarding, Public Relations Secretary

• City School District of Albany, Albany, NY
  Great Things Are Happening In Albany Public Schools
  Ron Lesko, Director of Communications

• Denver Public Schools, Denver, CO
  DPS Safety and Health Calendar 2011-12
  Stephen Finley, Director of Risk Management

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

• Orono Public Schools, Long Lake, MN
  "Get In Here"
  Gary Kubat, Director of Communications

• Pittsford Central School District, Pittsford, NY
  2011-2012 Schedules and Events
  Nancy Wayman, Director of Communications

• Quaker Valley School District, Sewickley, PA
  Quaker Valley School District 2011-2012 Calendar
  Martha Smith, Communications Manager

• Questar III BOCES, Castleton, NY
  Troy CSD Calendar
  Daniel Sherman, Coordinator of Communications

• The Pingry School, Martinsville, NJ
  2011-2012 Wall Calendar
  Greg Waxberg, Communications Writer

Honorable Mention

• Clarke County School District, Athens, GA
  Activities Calendar 2011-2012
  Anisa Jimenez, Director of Public Relations & Communications

• Duanesburg School District, Delanson, NY
  2011-12 Calendar
  Tara Mitchell, Communications Specialist

• Elizabeth Public Schools, Elizabeth, NJ
  Elizabeth Public Schools: A Vision of Excellence 2011-2012 School Calendar
  Donald Goncalves, Assistant Board Secretary

• Glens Falls City Schools, Glens Falls, NY
  Glens Falls City Schools 2011-2012 Calendar
  Skye Heritage, Public Information Specialist

• Moorhead Area Public Schools, Moorhead, MN
  "Focus on Results" 2011-2012 Calendar and School Information
  Pam Gibb, Communications Coordinator

• Palos School District 118, Palos Park, IL
  Palos 118 2010-2011 Calendar/Handbook
  Kerri Treacy, Communications Assistant

• Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD, Pharr, TX
  2011-2012 Calendar
  Santiago Zavala, Graphic/Web Master

• Piscataway BOE, Piscataway, NJ
  Piscataway School Guide & Calendar 2011-2012
  Teresa Rafferty, Cmty Ed Coord.\Outreach

• Pocantico Hills Central School District, Sleepy Hollow, NY
  Pocantico Hills Calendar 2011-2012
  Debra Keiser, Director of Communications

• Prince William County Public Schools, Manassas, VA
  Elementary Handbok and Calendar 2011-12
  Phil Kavits, Director of Communications

• Questar III BOCES, Castleton, NY
  Questar III Calendar
  Daniel Sherman, Coordinator of Communications

• Sycamore Community Schools, Cincinnati, OH
  2011-2012 Calendar
  Erika Daggett, Chief Information Officer

• Westside Community Schools, Omaha, NE
  Westside Wordle
  Peggy Rupprecht, Director of Communications

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E-Newsletter (External Audience)

Excellence

• Anoka-Hennepin Schools, Coon Rapids, MN
  Backpack Online e-Newsletter
  Mary Olson, APR, Director of Communications and Public Relations

• Arlington Public Schools, Arlington, VA
  APS NewTips
  Linda Erdos, Asst. Supt., School & Community Relations

• Fairfax County Public Schools, Falls Church, VA
  Family Gram
  Andy Grunig, APR, Communications Specialist

• Gwinnett County Public Schools, Suwanee, GA
  Be There @ GCPS
  Laura Nurse, Director of Publications and Public Information

• Jefferson County Public Schools, Louisville, KY
  Parent Connection eNews
  Stephanie Bateman, Director of Communications

• Texas Association School Boards, Austin, TX
  The Star
  Karen Strong, Chief Communications Officer

Merit

• Fraser Public Schools, Fraser, MI
  Over the Fence Monthly District Newsletter
  Nicole Hinchman, Community Relations Coordinator

• Glens Falls City Schools, Glens Falls, NY
  eNews from Glens Falls City Schools
  Skye Heritage, Public Information Specialist

• Orange County Florida, Orlando, FL
  OCPS Today
  Dylan Thomas, Director, Public Relations

• Tech Valley High School, Rensselaer, NY
  Tech Valley This Week
  Michael McCagg, Public Information Specialist

• Texas Association School Boards, Austin, TX
  CommLINK
  Karen Strong, Chief Communications Officer

• The Pingry School, Martinsville, NJ
  Pingry Wire
  Greg Waxberg, Communications Writer

Honorable Mention

• Chesterfield County Public Schools, Chesterfield, VA
  School Notes Digital Newsletter
  Tim Bullis, Director of Community Relations

• Crete-Monee School District 201-U, Crete, IL
  Key Communicator e-Newsletter
  Melissa Burda, Communications Coordinator

• DuPage High School District 88, Addison, IL
  District 88 Newsletter
  Dani Schweigert, Director of Community Relations

• Greece Central School District, Rochester, NY
  The Connection
  Laurel Heiden, Community Relations Manager

• Marion County Schools, Ocala, FL
  FASTfacts e-newsletter
  Kevin Christian, Public Information Officer

• School District of Clayton, Clayton, MO
  E-News
  Karen McBride, Communications Specialist

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E-Newsletter (Internal Audience)

Excellence

• Edmonton Catholic Schools, Edmonton, AB
  The Bulletin
  Christine Plican, Graphic Designer

• Minneapolis Public Schools, Minneapolis, MN
  Staff Hotline
  Emily Lowther, Communications/Public Affairs Specialist, Senior

Merit

• Anoka-Hennepin Schools, Coon Rapids, MN
  In The Know Staff E-Newsletter
  Mary Olson, Director of Communications and Public Relations

• Capital Region BOCES, Albany, NY
  BOCES Insider
  Deborah Bush-Suflita, Program Mgr., Communicatiuons

• ESC of Central Ohio, Columbus, OH
  The Intercom
  Aaron Reincheld, Communications Supervisor

• Fairfax County Public Schools, Falls Church, VA
  Supergram
  Andy Grunig, APR, Communications Specialist

• Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, NC
  GCS Insider
  Laurie Hogan, Program Admin.

• Salem-Keizer Public Schools, Salem, OR
  Inside 24J
  Jay Remy, Director - Community Relations and Communications

Honorable Mention

• Clover Park School District, Lakewood, WA
  News Briefs
  Kimberly Prentice, Community Relations Director

• Des Moines Public Schools, Des Moines, IA
  DMPS Community Report
  Phil Roeder, Community Relations

• Fargo Public Schools, Fargo, ND
  The Journey
  Tim Morrissey, Communications Writer

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

• Greece Central School District, Rochester, NY
  Teamwork
  Laurel Heiden, Community Relations Manager

• Newark City Schools, Newark, OH
  Inside NCS
  Frances Russ, Director of Communications

• Roanoke County Public Schools, Roanoke, VA
  "The Honor Roll"
  Charles Lionberger, Community Relations Specialist

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Excellence in Writing

Excellence

• Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, NC
  Restoring Trust
  Nora Carr, APR, Chief of Staff

• Guilford County Schools, Greensboroo, NC
  What's on the Menu?
  Akil Livers, Intern

• Texas Association of School Boards, Austin, TX
  No Longer A "Throwaway School"
  Roger White, Managing Editor

Merit

• Des Moines Public Schools, Des Moines, IA
  Newspaper Editorial
  Phil Roeder, Community Relations

• DuPage High School District 88, Addison, IL
  Behind the Lens: Addison Trail Student Pursues Acting Career
  Dani Schweigert, Director of Community Relations

• Fayetteville-Manlius Central School District, Manlius, NY
  Differentiated Instruction Expert Visits F-M
  Nancy Cole, Public Information Specialist

• Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, NC
  Positive Impressions
  Nora Carr, APR, Chief of Staff

• Lancaster CSD, Lancaster, NY
  Thankful for the Sense of Community...
  Patricia Burgio, Director of Communications

• Ohio School Boards Association, Columbus, OH
  An Essential Link
  Gary Motz, Editorial Manager

• Puyallup School district, Puyallup, WA
  Walker High Grad Returns to Teach at Her Junior High
  Susan Gifford, Communications Specialist

• Texas Association of School Boards, Austin, TX
  "Searching for Economic Lifesavers"
  Melissa Roberts, Communications Consultant

• West Des Moines Community Schools, West Des Moines, IA
  Honoring His Homecoming Queen
  Lauri Pyatt, School/Community Relations Specialist

Honorable Mention

• Broadablin-Perth Central Schools, Broadalbin, NY
  Open Letter to Govenor Cuomo
  Michele Kelley, Communications Specialist

• DuPage High School District 88, Addison, IL
  Addison Trail student ready for the Ivy Leagues
  Dani Schweigert, Director of Community Relations

• Educational Service District 101, Spokane, WA
  Love of Learning, Love of Students
  Steve Witter, Executive Director, Public Affairs

• Fayetteville-Manlius Central School District, Manlius, NY
  Build it Bigger host makes big impression on Wellwood students
  Nancy Cole, Public Information Specialist

• Harris County Department of Education, Houston, TX
  Volunteer Earns National 'Hines Award'
  Carol Vaughn, Coordinator, Comm. & Pub. Info

• Houston ISD, Houston, TX
  2012 State of the Schools Speech
  Aggie Alvez, Chief of Communications

• Madison Elementary School District, Phoenix, AZ
  Terrific Partnerships
  Kristen Landry, Director of Communications

• Marion County Schools, Ocala, FL
  Blame or Accountability?
  Kevin Christian, Public Information Officer

• Newport News Public Schools, Newport News, VA
  Bus Camp
  Marquerite Hargreaves, Writer/Editor

• Questar III BOCES, Castleton, NY
  Baldwin seeks mandate relief
  Daniel Sherman, Coordinator of Communications

• Roanoke County Public Schools, Roanoke, VA
  Time to Improve - Op-ed piece for "The Roanoke Times"
  Charles Lionberger, Community Relations Specialist

• Texas Association of School Boards, Austin, TX
  "Finding the Right Fit"
  Jessi Adams, Contributing Writer

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Finance Publication

Excellence

• Central Kitsap School District, Silverdale, WA
  CKSD Supplemental School Levy
  David Beil, Director of Community Relations

• Eastern Suffolk BOCES, Patchogue, NY
  Administrative Budget Newsletter
  Office of Communications

Merit

• Capital Region BOCES, Albany, NY
  Southern Cayuga CSD Capital Project Communications
  Deborah Bush-Suflita, Program Mgr., Communicatiuons

• Fayetteville-Manlius Central School District, Manlius, NY
  F-M News: Budget Edition
  Nancy Cole, Public Information Specialist

• Harford County Public Schools, Bel Air, MD
  A Community Guide to the Operating Budget
  Casey Payne, Public Relations Specialist

• Orono Public Schools, Long Lake, MN
  "Teaching for Tomorrow Today"
  Gary Kubat, Director of Communications

• Pittsford Central School District, Pittsford, NY
  Budget Newsletter
  Nancy Wayman, Director of Communications

• Questar III BOCES, Castleton, NY
  Chatham CSD Budget Newsletter
  Daniel Sherman, Coordinator of Communications

• White Bear Lake Area Schools, White Bear Lake, MN
  10 Facts Every Voter Should Know
  Marisa Vette, Director of Communications and Community Relations

Honorable Mention

• Central Islip School District, Medford, NY
  Education Report Special Budget Edition
  Barbara LaMonica, Communications & PR Director

• Fox Chapel Area School District, Pittsburgh, PA
  In Fox Chapel Area Magazine - Budget Issue
  Bonnie Berzonski, Coordinator of Communications

• Goshen Central School District, Goshen, NY
  Goshen News: Special Budget Edition
  Christina Gore, Public Information Specialist

• Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES, Utica, NY
  2012 Annual Meeting Book
  Jean Palmer, Senior Public Relations Specialist

• Questar III BOCES, Castleton, NY
  Schodack CSD Budget Newsletter
  Daniel Sherman, Coordinator of Communications

• St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Luling, LA
  Bond Issue 2012 Brochure
  Rochelle Cancienne-Touchard, Director of Public Information

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Handbook

Excellence

• CUSD 200, Wheaton , IL
  Kindergarten Handbook
  Erica Loiacono, Director of Public Relations

• Fairfax County Public Schools, Falls Church, VA
  2011-12 FCPS Handbook
  Andy Grunig, APR, Communications Specialist

• Fort Worth ISD, Fort Worth , TX
  It's Not Okay Manual
  Barbara Griffith, Senior Communications Officer

• Prince William County Public Schools, Manassas, VA
  Information Guide 2011-12
  Phil Kavits, Director of Communications

• St. Charles Parish PS, Luling, LA
  Branding Guide
  Rochelle Cancienne-Touchard, Director of Public Information

• White Bear Lake Area Schools, White Bear Lake, MN
  2011-12 Academic Planner & Student Handbook
  Marisa Vette, Director of Communications and Community Relations

Merit

• Chesterfield County Public Schools, Chesterfield, VA
  2011-12 Parent Handbook
  Tim Bullis, Director of Community Relations

• Community Consolidated SD 62, Des Plaines, IL
  Student and Parent Handbook 2011 - 2012
  Mindy Ward, Director of Community Relations

• District School Board of Niagara, St. Catharines, ON
  Visual Identity Guide
  Kim Yielding, Manager of Communications and Public Relations

• Richland School District Two, Columbia, SC
  2011-2012 Back to School Guide
  Theresa Riley, Ed.D., Public Information Officer

Honorable Mention

• Crete-Monee School District 201-U, Crete, IL
  Elementary Student Handbook
  Melissa Burda, Communications Coordinator

• District School Board of Niagara, St. Catharines, ON
  Emergency Response Guide
  Kim Yielding, Manager of Communications and Public Relations

• Fox Chapel Area School District, Pittsburgh, PA
  "FCAHS 2012-2013 Course Description Guide"
  Bonnie Berzonski, Coordinator of Communications

• Simcoe Muskoka Catholic DSB, Barrie, ON
  Health & Safety Flip Book
  Diane Legg, Director of Communications and Public Affairs

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Internet/Intranet Website

Excellence

• Edmonton Catholic Schools, Edmonton, AB
  www.ecsd.net
  Matt Morris, Web Designer

• Newport News Public Schools, Newport News, VA
  http://www.nnschools.org or http://sbo.nn.k12.va.us
  Laura Jennings, Webmaster

Merit

• Aurora Public Schools, Aurora, CO
  http://aurorak12.org
  Georgia Duran, Chief Communication Officer

• Crete-Monee School District 201-U, Crete, IL
  www.cm201u.org
  Melissa Burda, Communications Coordinator

• Des Moines Public Schools, Des Moines, IA
  www.dmschools.org
  Phil Roeder, Community Relations

• Lake County Office of Education, Lakeport, CA
  www.lakecoe.org
  Shelly Mascari, Program Director

• Tech Valley High School, Rensselaer, NY
  www.techvalleyhigh.org
  Michael McCagg, Public Information Specialist

• Texas Association School Boards, Austin, TX
  www.tasbpartners.org
  Karen Strong, Chief Communications Officer

• Westonka Schools ISD 277, Minnetrista, MN
  http://www.westonka.k12.mn.us/
  Mary Pat McNeil, Director of Communications

Honorable Mention

• Bensenville Elementary School District 2, Bensenville, IL
  www.bsd2.org
  Terry Ryan, Community Relations Coordinator

• Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD, Carrollton, TX
  www.cfbisd.edu
  Shelley Gammon, Web Specialist

• Dayton Public Schools, Dayton, OH
  www.dps.k12.oh.us
  Jill Moberley, Public Information Officer

• Fort Worth ISD, Fort Worth , TX
  www.fwisd.org/safe
  Barbara Griffith, Senior Communications Officer

• Goshen Central School District, Goshen, NY
  www.goshenschoolsny.org
  Christina Gore, Public Information Specialist

• Jefferson County Public Schools, Louisville, KY
  www.jcpsky.net
  Stephanie Bateman, Director of Communications

• Maplewood Richmond Heights SD, Maplewood, MO
  www.mrhsd.org
  Brian Adkisson, Director of Communcations

• Olathe Public Schools, Olathe, KS
  www.olatheschools.com
  Maggie Kolb, Director of Communications

• Oswego CUSD 308, Oswego, IL
  www.oswego308.org
  Kristine Liptrot, Director of Communications

• Pittsford Central School District, Pittsford, NY
  www.pittsfordschools.org
  Nancy Wayman, Director of Communications

• Questar III BOCES, Castleton, NY
  www.questar.org
  Daniel Sherman, Coordinator of Communications

• Saint Paul Public Schools, Saint Paul, MN
  www.spps.org
  Julie Brown, Dir., Office of Communications, Marketing & Development

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Magazine

Excellence

• AASA, Alexandria, VA
  The School Administrator - Sept. 2011
  Jay Goldman, Editor, The School Administrator

• Geneseo School District, Geneseo, IL
  "Leafprints Magazine"
  Laura Kashner, Communications Coordinator

• The Pingry School, Martinsville, NJ
  Pingry Review: Summer of 2011
  Greg Waxberg, Communications Writer

Merit

• Gwinnett County Public Schools, Suwanee, GA
  Communique Online Magazine (Winter Issue)
  Laura Nurse, Director of Publications and Public Information

• Texas Association School Boards, Austin, TX
  Texas Lone Star
  Karen Strong, Chief Communications Officer

Honorable Mention

• ESC of Central Ohio, Columbus, OH
  Aptitude
  Aaron Reincheld, Communications Supervisor

• Fox Chapel Area School District, Pittsburgh, PA
  "In Fox Chapel Area Community Magazine" Spring 2011
  Bonnie Berzonski, Coordinator of Communications

• ISD 15, St. Francis, MN
  The Courier
  Kathleen Miller, Communications Manager

• Mat-Su Borough School District, Palmer, AK
  MSBSD Inside
  Catherine Esary, Public Information Officer

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Marketing Materials (Electronic)

Excellence

• Capital Region BOCES, Albany, NY
  "Power In Numbers" Video
  Deborah Bush-Suflita, Program Mgr., Communicatiuons

• Fort Worth ISD, Fort Worth , TX
  Hours, Not Days
  Barbara Griffith, Senior Communications Officer

• Fort Worth ISD, Fort Worth , TX
  Growing Social Media
  Barbara Griffith, Senior Communications Officer

• Houston ISD, Houston, TX
  I am HISD: Matt Mullenweg
  Aggie Alvez, Chief of Communications

• Peel District School Board, Mississauga, ON
  You Are the Smile Video
  Brian Woodland, APR, Director, Communications & Strategic Partnerships

• Peel District School Board, Mississauga, ON
  Unlock the Smile Video
  Brian Woodland, APR, Director, Communications & Strategic Partnerships

• Twin Rivers Unified School District, McClellan, CA
  "Project DREAM 2012"
  Trinette Marquis, Director of Communication

Merit

• Cape Girardeau Public Schools, Cape Girardeau, MO
  Celebrating 100 Years
  Steve Robertson, Public Relations Coordinator

• Cleveland Heights-University Heights CSD, University Heights, OH
  "Don't Forget To Vote" Promo
  Angee Shaker, Director of Communications

• Des Moines Public Schools, Des Moines, IA
  HR Brochure
  Phil Roeder, Community Relations

• Fort Worth ISD, Fort Worth , TX
  Gold Seal Programs of Choice: Dunbar HS
  Barbara Griffith, Senior Communications Officer

• Fort Worth ISD, Fort Worth , TX
  Straight to the Classroom
  Barbara Griffith, Senior Communications Officer

• Fort Worth ISD, Fort Worth , TX
  Future Bilingual Teacher Academy
  Barbara Griffith, Senior Communications Officer

• Houston ISD, Houston, TX
  HISD: A District of Choice
  Aggie Alvez, Chief of Communications

• Peel District School Board, Mississauga, ON
  Engage the Smile Video
  Brian Woodland, APR, Director, Communications & Strategic Partnerships

• Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Virginia Beach, VA
  Parent Portal
  Eileen Cox, Public Relations Coordinator

Honorable Mention

• Berrien County Intermediate School District, Berrien Springs, MI
  "The Next Steps
  Karen Heath, Supervisor of Communications

• Elizabeth Public Schools, Elizabeth, NJ
  2010-2011 Elizabeth Public Schools Accomplishments
  Donald Goncalves, Assistant Board Secretary

• Fort Worth ISD, Fort Worth , TX
  Arlington Height HS FFA
  Barbara Griffith, Senior Communications Officer

• Fort Worth ISD, Fort Worth , TX
  CHOICE: A Conversation with Michael Sorum
  Barbara Griffith, Senior Communications Officer

• Houston ISD, Houston, TX
  Team HISD
  Aggie Alvez, Chief of Communications

• Loudoun County Public Schools, Ashburn, VA
  Disability History and Awareness Month
  Wayde B. Byard, Public Information Officer

• Twin Rivers Unified School District, McClellan, CA
  "Community Report 2012"
  Trinette Marquis, Director of Communication

• Utica City School District, Utica, NY
  2011-2012 Utica City District Calendar
  Angela Elefante, Director of Media Communications

• Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Virginia Beach, VA
  Compass to 2015: A Strategic Plan for Student Success
  Eileen Cox, Public Relations Coordinator

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Marketing Publication

Excellence

• Bloomington Public Schools, Bloomington, MN
  Early Learning Academy Informational Brochure
  Jaclyn Swords, Communications Specialist

• CUSD 200, Wheaton , IL
  District Overview
  Erica Loiacono, Director of Public Relations

• Dayton Public Schools, Dayton, OH
  Dayton Public Schools 2011 School Comparisons
  Jill Moberley, APR, Public Information Officer

• Fairfax County Public Schools, Annadale, VA
  Join Us: Fairfax County Public Schools
  Pamela Martin, Manager, Multimedia Design

• Fairfax County Public Schools, Annadale, VA
  Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
  Pamela Martin, Manager, Multimedia Design

• Fargo Public Schools, Fargo, ND
  "His quest for the truth..."
  Tim Morrissey, Communications Writer

• Sunnyside Unified School District, Tucson, AZ
  Choose Sunnyside
  Monique Soria, Director of Public Relations & Organizational Development

Merit

• City School District of Albany, Albany, NY
  Four New Academies. One Great Education.
  Ron Lesko, Director of Communications

• City School District of Albany, Albany, NY
  An Invitation to Apply
  Ron Lesko, Director of Communications

• Cleveland Heights-University Heights CSD, University Heights, OH
  Early Childhood Program Brochure
  Angee Shaker, Director of Communications

• Elkhart Lake Glenbeulah School District, Elkhart Lake, WI
  ELG is a Great School Because ...
  Ann Buechel Haack, District Administrator

• Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES, Utica, NY
  SABA Shadowing Poster
  Jean Palmer, Senior Public Relations Specialist

• Questar III BOCES, Castleton, NY
  Career & Technical Education Programs
  Daniel Sherman, Coordinator of Communications

• Social Circle City Schools, Social Circle, GA
  Promo Video
  Barb Wright, APR, Administrative Services Director

• Sparta Area School District, Sparta, WI
  Sparta Area School District Brochure
  Autumn Grooms, Communications Coordinator

• White Bear Lake Area Schools, White Bear Lake, MN
  Registration Materials
  Marisa Vette, Director of Communications and Community Relations

Honorable Mention

• District School Board of Niagara, St. Catharines, ON
  Your Future Is Here!
  Kim Yielding, Manager of Communications and Public Relations

• DuPage High School District 88, Addison, IL
  District 88 Marketing Publications
  Dani Schweigert, Director of Community Relations

• Elizabeth Public Schools, Elizabeth, NJ
  High School Selection Guide 2012
  Donald Goncalves, Assistant Board Secretary

• Fairfax County Public Schools, Annadale, VA
  Math Instruction
  Pamela Martin, Manager, Multimedia Design

• Madison Elementary School District, Phoenix, AZ
  Madison Park Marketing
  Kristen Landry, Director of Communications

• Marion County Schools, Ocala, FL
  Newcomer/Relocation Packet
  Kevin Christian, Public Information Officer

• Newton County School System, Covington, GA
  NCCA Pathways Overview
  Sherri Davis-Viniard, Director of Public Relations

• Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES, Utica, NY
  2012-13 Program Guide
  Jean Palmer, Senior Public Relations Specialist

• Questar III BOCES, Castleton, NY
  Lansingburgh CSD search brochure
  Daniel Sherman, Coordinator of Communications

• San Juan Unified School District, Carmichael, CA
  Spirit of San Juan USD Awards
  Trent Allen, Senior Director, Community Relations

• Social Circle City Schools, Social Circle, GA
  SCCS Rack Cards
  Barb Wright, Administrative Services Director

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Podcasting/Audio

Merit

• Anoka-Hennepin Schools, Coon Rapids, MN
  Anoka-Hennepin Podcast Network: Ep. 17, Vol. 05
  Mary Olson, Director of Communications and Public Relations

• District School Board of Niagara, St. Catharines, ON
  Character Education Radio Ad Campaign
  Brett Sweeney, Communication Officer

Honorable Mention

• Jefferson County Public Schools, Louisville, KY
  Registration PSA
  Stephanie Bateman, Director of Communications

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Print Newsletter (External Audience)

Excellence

• Cleveland Heights-University Heights CSD, University Heights, OH
  District UPDATE Newsletter
  Angee Shaker, Director of Communications

• Jefferson County Public Schools, Louisville, KY
  Parent Connection
  Stephanie Bateman, Director of Communications

• Orono Public Schools, Long Lake, MN
  "Orono Schools Today"
  Gary Kubat, Director of Communications

• Piscataway BOE, Piscataway, NJ
  Know Your Schools
  Teresa Rafferty, Cmty Ed Coord.\Outreach

• Tulare County Office of Education, Visalia, CA
  The News Gallery
  Robert Herman, Public Info Officer

• Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Virginia Beach, VA
  Apple-A-Day Newsletter
  Eileen Cox, Public Relations Coordinator

Merit

• Anoka-Hennepin Schools, Coon Rapids, MN
  Focus Newsletter
  Mary Olson, Director of Communications and Public Relations

• Butler School District 53, Oak Brook, IL
  Newsline
  Dr. Sandra Martin, Superintendent

• Capital Region BOCES, Albany, NY
  Great Expectations Newsletter
  Christine Carpenter, Public Information Specialist

• Fairfax County Public Schools, Falls Church, VA
  State of the Schools
  Kathleen Thomas, Strategic Communications Administrator

• Fayetteville-Manlius Central School District, Manlius, NY
  F-M News
  Nancy Cole, Public Information Specialist

• Mukilteo School District, Everett, WA
  Your Schools
  Andrew Muntz, Mgr., Communications & PR

• Pittsford Central School District, Pittsford, NY
  Quarterly Newsletter
  Nancy Wayman, Director of Communications

• Puyallup School district, Puyallup, WA
  Connections Newsletter
  Susan Gifford, Communications Specialist

• Questar III BOCES, Castleton, NY
  Chatham Connections
  Daniel Sherman, Coordinator of Communications

• Vancouver Public Schools, Vancouver, WA
  Report to the Community
  Kris Sork, Communications Director

Honorable Mention

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

• Bethel School District, Spanaway, WA
  "Bethel Pride"
  Krista Carlson, Director, Communications

• City School District of Albany, Albany, NY
  Capital Education - Spring 2011 and Winter 2011-2012
  Ron Lesko, Director of Communications

• CUSD 200, Wheaton , IL
  Focus on Learning
  Erica Loiacono, Director of Public Relations

• Fox Chapel Area School District, Pittsburgh, PA
  "FCASD Golden Times"
  Bonnie Berzonski, Coordinator of Communications

• Madison Elementary School District, Phoenix, AZ
  Madison Scene
  Kristen Landry, Director of Communications

• Questar III BOCES, Castleton, NY
  Schodack Community Newsletter
  Daniel Sherman, Coordinator of Communications

• Ramapo Central School District, Hillburn, NY
  Excelsior
  Jennifer Citrolo, Public Information Specialist

• Resource Training & Solutions, St Cloud, MN
  The Communicator
  Rob Cavanna, Executive Director

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Print Newsletter (Internal Audience)

Honorable Mention

• Harris County Department of Education, Houston, TX
  Leader's Choice
  Louise Henry, Marketing Officer

• Oswego CUSD 308, Oswego, IL
  "The Loop" Employee Newsletter
  Kristine Liptrot, Director of Communications

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Social Media

Excellence

• Des Moines Public Schools, Des Moines, IA
  Social Media
  Phil Roeder, Community Relations

• Houston ISD, Houston, TX
  Live Coverage Through Social Media
  Aggie Alvez, Chief of Communications

Merit

• Chesterfield County Public Schools, Chesterfield, VA
  Facebook (www.facebook.com/chesterfieldschools)
  Tim Bullis, Director of Community Relations

• West Genesee Central School District, Camillus, NY
  Tweets from the Superintendent
  Christopher Brown, Superintendent of Schools

Honorable Mention

• Capital Region BOCES, Albany, NY
  Education Speaks
  Deborah Bush-Suflita, Program Mgr., Communicatiuons

• Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD, Carrollton, TX
  Share Your Story: A Call to Action
  Angela Shelley, Asst. Dir., Public Info

• Newport News Public Schools, Newport News, VA
  Newport News Public Schools Social Media
  Laura Jennings, Webmaster

• North Mason School District #403, Belfair, WA
  Community Linkage Using Social Media
  Tonya Beattie, Executive Assistant

• Pulaski County Special SD, Little Rock, AR
  Marketing PCSSD through Social Media
  Janet O'Neal, Communication Coord.

• San Juan Unified School District, Carmichael, CA
  San Juan USD Facebook
  Trent Allen, Senior Director, Community Relations

• Schaumburg School District 54, Schaumburg, IL
  District 54 Facebook/Twitter
  Terri McHugh, Community Relations Director

• Southern Westchester BOCES, Elmsford, NY
  White Plains Social Media
  Evelyn McCormack, Director of Communications

• West Genesee Central School District, Camillus, NY
  Facebook
  Bonnie Russell, School Information Officer

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Special Purpose Publication

Excellence

• Bethel School District, Spanaway, WA
  "The Summer Math Experience"
  Krista Carlson, Director, Communications

• Capital Region BOCES, Albany, NY
  Undersatanding New York's Property Tax Cap
  Deborah Bush-Suflita, Program Mgr., Communicatiuons

• Chesterfield County Public Schools, Chesterfield, VA
  Educating A Diverse Community
  Tim Bullis, Director of Community Relations

• Community Consolidated School District 181, Burr Ridge, IL
  D181 Summer School Brochure 2011
  Audrey Galvin, Administrative Assistant

• Community Consolidated School District 181, Burr Ridge, IL
  District 181 Folder 2011-12
  Audrey Galvin, Administrative Assistant

• Community Consolidated SD 62, Des Plaines, IL
  District 62 Distinguished Volunteer Awards
  Mindy Ward, Director of Community Relations

• Fairfax County Public Schools, Annadale, VA
  FCPS Parent Resource Center
  Pamela Martin, Manager, Multimedia Design

• Fairfax County Public Schools, Annadale, VA
  Observe Like A Scientist
  Pamela Martin, Manager, Multimedia Design

• Fairfax County Public Schools, Annadale, VA
  Apprenticeship Catalog
  Pamela Martin, Manager, Multimedia Design

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

• Francis Tuttle Technology Center, Oklahoma City, OK
  Earth Day Poster
  Ken Koch, Director of Marketing and Communications

• Francis Tuttle Technology Center, Oklahoma City, OK
  Culinary Arts Brochure
  Ken Koch, Director of Marketing and Communications

• Guilford Education Alliance, Jamestown, NC
  Education Matters
  Margaret Arbuckle, Executive Director

• Gwinnett County Public Schools, Suwanee, GA
  HS Attendance Poster
  Laura Nurse, Director of Publications and Public Information

• Gwinnett County Public Schools, Suwanee, GA
  Leadership Development Program Brochure
  Laura Nurse, Director of Publications and Public Information

• Harris County Department of Education, Houston, TX
  HCDE double front brochure
  Louise Henry, APR, Marketing Officer

• Peel District School Board, Mississauga, ON
  Welcome to Kindergarten
  Brian Woodland, APR, Director, Communications & Strategic Partnerships

• St. Charles Parish PS, Luling, LA
  The InBox
  Rochelle Cancienne-Touchard, Director of Public Information

• Trillium Lakelands District SB, Lindsay, ON
  Kindergarten Registration Folder
  Catherine Shedden, Communications Manager

• Union County Public Schools, Monroe, NC
  Poster
  Luan Ingram, Chief Communications Officer

• Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Virginia Beach, VA
  Apple-A-Day Newsletter, A Special Pull-out
  Eileen Cox, Public Relations Coordinator

Merit

• First Ring Superintendents' Collaborative, Bedford, OH
  Brochure & Folder
  Margaret Bierman, Coordinator of Technology & Electronic Media

• Capital Region BOCES, Albany, NY
  Welder Certification Program
  Deborah Bush-Suflita, Program Mgr., Communicatiuons

• Cave Creek USD, Cave Creek, AZ
  Framework for Excellence
  Jana Miller, Associate Superintendent

• Denver Public Schools, Denver, CO
  Concussion Program
  Stephen Finley, Director of Risk Management

• District School Board of Niagara, St. Catharines, ON
  DSBN Writing Kit for Kids
  Kim Yielding, Manager of Communications and Public Relations

• Fairfax County Public Schools, Falls Church, VA
  Common Grounds Agenda
  Jay Garant, Business & Communtiy Partnership, Coordinator

• Francis Tuttle Technology Center, Oklahoma City, OK
  Command Spanish Brochure
  Ken Koch, Director of Marketing and Communications

• Glenbrook HS District 225, Glenview, IL
  GBS @ 50
  Brian Wegley, Principal

• Greece Central School District, Rochester, NY
  Understanding School Consolidation and Closure
  Laurel Heiden, Community Relations Manager

• Gwinnett County Public Schools, Suwanee, GA
  School Counselor Recognition Brochure
  Laura Nurse, Director of Publications and Public Information

• Harris County Department of Education, Houston, TX
  Imprint Anthology 2011
  Angela Hider, Graphic Designer

• Harris Cunty Department of Education, Houston, TX
  Choice Facility Partners Brochure
  Louise Henry, APR, Marketing Officer

• Marion County Schools, Ocala, FL
  Parent Resource Guide
  Kevin Christian, Public Information Officer

• Minneapolis Public Schools, Minneapolis, MN
  ABC's of NCLB
  Heather Peters, Communications and Public Affairs Specialist

• Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES, Utica, NY
  2012-13 Service Directory
  Jean Palmer, Senior Public Relations Specialist

• Orange County Florida, Orlando, FL
  2011-12 Pocket/Budget Guide
  Dylan Thomas, Director, Public Relations

• St. Charles Parish PS, Luling, LA
  Once Upon A Time
  Rochelle Cancienne-Touchard, Director of Public Information

• Upper Darby School District, Drexel Hill, PA
  Don't Stop Believin'
  Scott Bosch, Media Producer

• York County School Division, Yorktown, VA
  The Future of YCSD
  Betsy Overkamp-Smith, APR, Community and Public Relations Officer

Honorable Mention

• Arlington Public Schools, Arlington, VA
  APS Summer School 2012 Guide
  Linda Erdos, Asst. Supt., School & Community Relations

• Aurora Public Schools, Aurora, CO
  Aurora Sentinel Back Page Ad
  Georgia Duran, Chief Communication Officer

• Bloomington Public Schools, Bloomington, MN
  Technology Infrographic
  Jaclyn Swords, Communications Specialist

• Cape Girardeau Public Schools, Cape Girardeau, MO
  You're On Our Turf Now!
  Steve Robertson, Public Relations Coordinator

• Community Consolidated SD 62, Des Plaines, IL
  Response to Intervention
  Mindy Ward, Director of Community Relations

• Denver Public Schools, Denver, CO
  Suicide Prevention: Facts & Information
  Stephen Finley, Director of Risk Management

• DoDEA, Arlington, VA
  Red Ribbon Week Toolkit
  Frank O'Gara, Communications Chief

• Eastern Suffolk BOCES, Patchogue, NY
  Career and Technical Education & Special Career Education Study Course Offerings
  Office of Communications

• Elizabeth Public Schools, Elizabeth, NJ
  iLeap Innovation Award Brochure
  Donald Goncalves, Assistant Board Secretary

• ESC of Central Ohio, Columbus, OH
  2011 Stakeholder Report: Beating the Odds
  Aaron Reincheld, Communications Supervisor

• Gwinnett County Public Schools, Suwanee, GA
  Community - Based Mentoring Program Brochure
  Laura Nurse, Director of Publications and Public Information

• Houston ISD, Houston, TX
  Recognizes Black Women through Building and Library Dedications
  Aggie Alvez, Chief of Communications

• Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD, Bedford, TX
  It Starts with Perfect Attendance
  Carolyn Marcantel, Webmaster

• Journalism Design, Rocklin, CA
  Bridging The Achievement Gap...
  Phawnda Moore,

• Newton County School System, Covington, GA
  Title I Brochure
  Sherri Davis-Viniard, Director of Public Relations

• Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES, Utica, NY
  CORE Spring Meltdown
  Jean Palmer, Senior Public Relations Specialist

• Oswego CUSD 308, Oswego, IL
  2011 Employee Recognition - Retirement Program
  Kristine Liptrot, Director of Communications

• Pleeasantdale School District 107, Burr Ridge, IL
  Board Brochure District Brochure
  Mark Fredisdorf, Superintendent

• Prince William County Public Schools, Manassas, VA
  2012-13 High School Program Opportunities
  Phil Kavits, Director of Communications

• Prince William County Public Schools, Manassas, VA
  Profile of Excellence
  Phil Kavits, Director of Communications

• School District of Clayton, Clayton, MO
  Construction Completion Celebration Handout
  Chris Tennill, Chief Communications Officer

• Simcoe Muskoka Catholic DSB, Barrie, ON
  iPlan - 2012-13 Course Calendar
  Diane Legg, Director of Communications and Public Affairs

• Township HSD 214, Arlington Heights, IL
  The Joy of Living 2010-11
  Venetia L. Miles, Director of Community Relations

• Westonka Schools ISD 277, Minnetrista, MN
  ECFE Baby Bags
  Mary Pat McNeil, Director of Communications

• York County School Division, Yorktown, VA
  Dare Elementary Construction Updates
  Betsy Overkamp-Smith, Community and Public Relations Officer

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Videocasting/Videostreaming

Excellence

• Anchorage School District, Anchorage, AK
  Helping Refugees in Anchorage
  Heather Sawyer, Executive Dir., Communications

• Denver Public Schools, Denver, CO
  Floor Finish Removal Procedures Video
  Stephen Finley, Director of Risk Management

• Denver Public Schools, Denver, CO
  Preparing for Emergencies - Video
  Stephen Finley, Director of Risk Management

• Fort Worth ISD, Fort Worth , TX
  Orchestra ROCKS
  Barbara Griffith, Senior Communications Officer

• Gwinnett County Public Schools, Suwanee, GA
  Love That Book - Carmen in the Dark
  Sloan Roach, Executive Director of Communication and Media Relations

• Mesquite ISD, Mesquite, TX
  Stories Not To Be Missed: January 2012
  Clif Cotton, Video Production Manager

• Mesquite ISD, Mesquite, TX
  Stories Not To Be Missed: May 2011
  Clif Cotton, Video Production Manager

• NEWESD 101, Spokane, WA
  Culture of Literacy
  Ben Gurtel, Multi-Media Director/Producer

• Newton County School System, Covington, GA
  NCCA Recruitment PSA
  Sherri Davis-Viniard, Director of Public Relations

• Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD, San Juan, TX
  Tax Ratification Election 2011
  Mariana Romero, Television Specialist

• Prince William County Public Schools, Manassas, VA
  Partners for Safe Teen Driving: It Can Wait
  Benjamin Swecker, Supervisor, Media Production Services

• Shawnee Mission School District, Shawnee Mission, KS
  Spotlight on Shawnee Mission
  Leigh Anne Neal, Associate Superintendent for Communications

• Shawnee Mission School District, Shawnee Mission, KS
  Shawnee Mission School District State of the District 2011
  Leigh Anne Neal, Associate Superintendent for Communications

Merit

• Anoka-Hennepin Schools, Coon Rapids, MN
  Levy 2011 Video; Class Size
  Mary Olson, Director of Communications and Public Relations

• Clarksville-Montgomery County School System, Clarksville, TN
  Agriculture CTE Program
  Andrew Pitt, Assistant Communications Director

• Dayton Public Schools, Dayton, OH
  Dayton Public Schools: A Decade of Progress
  Jill Moberley, APR, Public Information Officer

• Des Moines Public Schools, Des Moines, IA
  Hillis Cookie Caucus
  Phil Roeder, Community Relations

• DoDEA, Arlington, VA
  Education Week PSA - Black & White
  Frank O'Gara, Communications Chief

• Fairfax County Public Schools, Falls Church, VA
  School Scene
  Lori Knickerbocker, Senior Communications Specialist

• Fairfax County Public Schools, Falls Church, VA
  What's In A Name?
  Lori Knickerbocker, Senior Communications Specialist

• Fairfax County Public Schools, Falls Church, VA
  Insight 2011-12 Show 8
  Lori Knickerbocker, Senior Communications Specialist

• Fort Worth ISD, Fort Worth , TX
  It's Not Okay PSA
  Barbara Griffith, Senior Communications Officer

• Fort Worth ISD, Fort Worth , TX
  Parent Portal (English & Spanish)
  Barbara Griffith, Senior Communications Officer

• Fort Worth ISD, Fort Worth , TX
  RISE - Redesign to Increase Schools of Excellence
  Barbara Griffith, Senior Communications Officer

• Gwinnett County Public Schools, Suwanee, GA
  Celebrating Excellence
  Sloan Roach, Executive Director of Communication and Media Relations

• Gwinnett County Public Schools, Suwanee, GA
  GCPS Focus
  Sloan Roach, Executive Director of Communication and Media Relations

• Mesquite ISD, Mesquite, TX
  Brian Clark: A 9/11 Survivor's Story
  Wei-Tung Chou, Video Producer

• Mesquite ISD, Mesquite, TX
  My Future: Be Prepared
  Wade Odom, Video Producer

• Mesquite ISD, Mesquite, TX
  Let's Read Together
  Wade Odom, Video Producer

• Minneapolis Public Schools, Minneapolis, MN
  School Matters
  Heather Peters, Communications and Public Affairs Specialist

• Newport News Public Schools, Newport News, VA
  "This Just In"
  James Anklam, TV Station Manager

• Newton County School System, Covington, GA
  Title I: SES PSA
  Sherri Davis-Viniard, Director of Public Relations

• Orange County Florida, Orlando, FL
  OCPS YouTube Channel
  Dylan Thomas, Director, Public Relations

• Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD, San Juan, TX
  Early Start Pre-Kindergarten Video
  Mariana Romero, Television Specialist

• Pittsford Central School District, Pittsford, NY
  "Time of My Life"
  Nancy Wayman, Director of Communications

• Quaker Valley School District, Sewickley, PA
  Quaker Valley Better Together
  Martha Smith, Communications Manager

• Richland School District Two, Columbia, SC
  My Richland Two Story: Kenyatta Jackson, One Step at a Time
  Shelley Kriegshaber, R2TV Video Producer

• San Juan Unified School District, Carmichael, CA
  Profile of Success: Finishing HS in College
  Trent Allen, Senior Director, Community Relations

• St. Charles Parish PS, Luling, LA
  Once Upon A Time
  Rochelle Cancienne-Touchard, Director of Public Information

• United ISD, Laredo, TX
  Killam Elementary Survives the TAKS Exam Video
  Susan E. Carlson, Director

• United ISD, Laredo, TX
  United ISD Imaginarium STEM Video
  Susan E. Carlson, Director

• United ISD, Laredo, TX
  United ISD "Let's Move" Video
  Susan E. Carlson, Director

Honorable Mention

• Arlington Public Schools, Arlington, VA
  Snapshots
  Linda Erdos, Asst. Supt., School & Community Relations

• Arlington Public Schools, Arlington, VA
  iPads in the Classroom
  Linda Erdos, Asst. Supt., School & Community Relations

• Bedford City School District, Bedford, OH
  Technology in the Classroom DVD
  Margaret Bierman, Coordinator of Technology & Electronic Media

• Central Islip School District, Medford, NY
  "An Appeal to the Governor for State Aid"
  Barbara LaMonica, Communications & PR Director

• Clarksville-Montgomery County School System, Clarksville, TN
  CHS Girls Basketball
  Andrew Pitt, Assistant Communications Director

• Clarksville-Montgomery County School System, Clarksville, TN
  NEHS Football
  Andrew Pitt, Assistant Communications Director

• Community Consolidated SD 181, Burr Ridge, IL
  D181 Building & Grounds Podcast
  Rita DuChateau, Director of Communications

• Denver Public Schools, Denver, CO
  "3 Steps Back" Video
  Stephen Finley, Director of Risk Management

• Des Moines Public Schools, Des Moines, IA
  News Brief February 2012
  Phil Roeder, Community Relations

• DoDEA, Arlington, VA
  Be Here PSA - Super Bowl
  Frank O'Gara, Communications Chief

• DoDEA, Arlington, VA
  Be Here PSA - Kids in Classroom
  Frank O'Gara, Communications Chief

• ESC of Central Ohio, Columbus, OH
  ESC Points of Pride: Connections
  Matt Goodwin, Communication Intern

• ESC of Central Ohio, Columbus, OH
  ESC Is Me: Mary Sullivan
  Matt Goodwin, Communication Intern

• Fort Worth ISD, Fort Worth , TX
  Whiz Quiz XXXIV: Middle School Final
  Barbara Griffith, Senior Communications Officer

• Fort Worth ISD, Fort Worth , TX
  Online-Not In Line
  Barbara Griffith, Senior Communications Officer

• Fort Worth ISD, Fort Worth , TX
  Graduation Calendar
  Barbara Griffith, Senior Communications Officer

• Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, NC
  Guilford County Schools Service Learning
  Jennifer Brooks, Program Admin.

• Intermediate District 287, Plymouth, MN
  All our Kids are all our Kids - Dropout Update
  Linda Rees, Communication Liaison

• Jefferson County Public Schools, Louisville, KY
  Our Kids
  Stephanie Bateman, Director of Communications

• Marion County Schools, Ocala, FL
  Golden Apple Classroom Connection
  Kevin Christian, Public Information Officer

• Mesquite ISD, Mesquite, TX
  For Kids For Tomorrow
  Wei-Tung Chou, Video Producer

• Mesquite ISD, Mesquite, TX
  Mesquite ISD Career & Technical Education
  Wade Odom, Video Producer

• Newport News Public Schools, Newport News, VA
  "News In A Minute"
  James Anklam, TV Station Manager

• Newton County School System, Covington, GA
  Title I: Targeted Assistance PSA
  Sherri Davis-Viniard, Director of Public Relations

• Newton County School System, Covington, GA
  Title I: School Wide Program PSA
  Sherri Davis-Viniard, Director of Public Relations

• Orange County Florida, Orlando, FL
  Code of Student Conduct: Cell Phones
  Dylan Thomas, Director, Public Relations

• Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD, San Juan, TX
  San Juan Memorial Library Dedication
  Mariana Romero, Television Specialist

• Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD, San Juan, TX
  PSJAT-STEM Early College High School
  Mariana Romero, Television Specialist

• Prince William County Public Schools, Manassas, VA
  Celebrating 50 Years
  Benjamin Swecker, Supervisor, Media Production Services

• Prince William County Public Schools, Manassas, VA
  School Focus - Paws for Reading
  Benjamin Swecker, Supervisor, Media Production Services

• Prince William County Public Schools, Manassas, VA
  BatsLive: Bat Adaptations
  Benjamin Swecker, Supervisor, Media Production Services

• Prince William County Public Schools, Manassas, VA
  Milken Award-Winner
  Benjamin Swecker, Supervisor, Media Production Services

• Roanoke County Public Schools, Roanoke, VA
  Graduation Live!
  Charles Lionberger, Community Relations Specialist

• Salem-Keizer Public Schools, Salem, OR
  West Salem Robotics
  Jay Remy, Director - Community Relations and Communications

• Salem-Keizer Public Schools, Salem, OR
  Power of Vision
  Jay Remy, Director - Community Relations and Communications

• San Juan Unified School District, Carmichael, CA
  SJUSD Marketing
  Trent Allen, Senior Director, Community Relations

• Shawnee Mission School District, Shawnee Mission, KS
  Dr. Gene Johnson's Winter Message
  Leigh Anne Neal, Associate Superintendent for Communications

• St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Luling, LA
  2012 Bond Issue Election Video
  Rochelle Cancienne-Touchard, Director of Public Information

• St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Luling, LA
  Students of the Year
  Rochelle Cancienne-Touchard, Director of Public Information

• Waterloo Community School District, Waterloo, IA
  Hoover "Tablet" Pilot Prgram
  Katrina Hemann, Communications Specialist

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