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.

2018 Award Winners

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Annual Report

Excellence

  • Anchorage School District, Anchorage, AK
    2017 Expect the Best, Annual Report to the Community
    Heather Marron, Assistant Director

  • Boulder Valley School District, Boulder, CO
    2017 Annual Report
    Jade Cody, Communications Specialist

  • Capital Region BOCES, Albany, NY
    BOCES of New York State 2018 Annual Report
    Jessica Scheckton, Assistant Director of Communications & Public Relations

  • Fort Wayne Community Schools, Fort Wayne, IN
    Fort Wayne Community Schools Annual Report
    Melanie Hall, APR, Public Affairs Director

  • Fort Worth ISD, Fort Worth, TX
    Annual Report – 2016-2017 Success by Design
    Barbara Griffith, Senior Communications Officer

  • Plano ISD, Plano, TX
    2017 Annual Report
    Lesley Range-Stanton, Executive Director for Communications

  • San Joaquin County Office of Education, Stockton, CA
    San Joaquin County Office of Education Annual Report 2016-17
    Zack Johnson, Public Information Officer

  • School District of New Berlin, New Berlin, WI
    2016-17 Annual Report
    David Cotey, Coord., Comms. & Public Relations

  • White Bear Lake Area Schools, White Bear Lake, MN
    2017 Annual Update to the Community
    Marisa Vette, APR, Director of Communications and Community Relations

Merit

  • California School Boards Association, West Sacramento, CA
    CSBA 2017 Year-in-Review
    Troy Flint, Senior Director of Communications; Kerry Macklin, Graphic Design Manager

  • Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, NC
    Guilford Parent Academy – Annual Report 2016-17
    Lindsay Whitley, Director, Guilford Parent Academy

  • Lincoln Public Schools, Lincoln, NE
    Lincoln Public Schools Annual Report
    Mary Kay Roth, Communications Director

  • Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools, Nashville, TN
    Academies of Nashville: 10 Years of Excellence
    Ameerah Palacios, APR, Manager - Academies of Nashville

  • St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Luling, LA
    2017 Quality Profile
    Stevie Crovetto, Director of Public Information

  • Ysleta ISD, El Paso, TX
    2017 YISD Annual Report
    Patricia Ayala, Chief Communications Officer

Honorable Mention

  • Broadalbin-Perth Central School District, Broadalbin, NY
    2017-18 Annual Report
    Heather Nellis, Public Information Specialist

  • Central Kitsap School District, Silverdale, WA
    2017-18 Annual Report
    RandaLyn Novick, Community Relations

  • Cherokee County School District, Canton, GA
    2017 CCSD Annual Report of District Progress
    Barbara Jacoby, Chief Communications Officer

  • Clover Park School District, Lakewood, WA
    Report to the Community
    Ben Miller, Community Relations Manager

  • Colchester School District, Colchester, VT
    2018 Report to the Community
    Meghan Baule, Communications Specialist

  • Edmond Public Schools, Edmond, OK
    Edmond Public Schools Report to the Community
    Susan Parks-Schlepp, Public Information Officer

  • MSD of Lawrence Township, Indianapolis, IN
    2016-2017 Annual Report: Journey to Excellence
    Dana Altemeyer, Ed.D., Coord.,Communications, PR, & Marketing

  • Parkway School District, Chesterfield, MO
    'This is Parkway' Annual Report
    Paul Tandy, APR, Chief Communications Officer

  • Rockland BOCES, West Nyack, NY
    Rockland BOCES 2016-2017 Annual Report
    Scott Salotto, Dir. of Comm. & Govt. Rel.

  • San Diego County Office of Education, San Diego, CA
    2016-17 Annual Report to the Community
    Music Watson, APR, Chief Communications Officer

  • Stafford County Public Schools, Stafford, VA
    Stafford County Public Schools Annual Report
    Sherrie Johnson, Dir., Strategic Comms. & Community Engagement

  • Texas Association of School Boards, Austin, TX
    TASB 2017 Annual Report
    Roger White, Managing Editor

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Blog

Excellence

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Branding/Image Package

Excellence

  • Des Moines Public Schools, Des Moines, IA
    Welcome to DMPS – Graphic Package For New District Offices and Enrollment Center
    Phil Roeder, Director of Communications

  • Houston Independent School District, Houston, TX
    State of the School: Rebuild and Reimagine
    Rebecca Suarez, J.D., Chief Communications Officer

  • Spring ISD, Houston, TX
    Educated@springisd Magnets
    Tiffany Dunn-Oldfield, Chief Communications Officer

  • St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Luling, LA
    An Evening Amongst the Stars – Teachers of the Year Banquet
    Stevie Crovetto, Director of Public Information

  • Ysleta ISD, El Paso, TX
    YISD "For the Competitors" Campaign
    Patricia Ayala, Chief Communications Officer

Merit

  • Adams 12 Five Star Schools, Thornton, CO
    2016 Bond Program
    Joe Ferdani, APR, Director of Communications

  • Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District, University Heights, OH
    Choose Heights
    Cathan Cavanaugh, Administrative Assistant, Communications

  • Collier County Public Schools, Naples, FL
    "On Time – All Day – Every Day" Attendence Campaign
    Maribel De Armas, Manager, Communications and Design Services

  • Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, NC
    GCS Refreshed Logo and Branding Material
    Wanda Mobley, Director of Communications

  • Houston Independent School District, Houston, TX
    Harvest of the Month
    Sheleah Reed, APR, General Manager

  • Houston Independent School District, Houston, TX
    Houston Eats: A Taste of HISD
    Sheleah Reed, APR, General Manager

  • Rockford Public Schools District 205, Rockford, IL
    All-City Week (Fine Arts)
    Earl Dotson, Jr., APR, Chief of Communications

  • Spring ISD, Houston, TX
    Smart Kid Cool Car Branding Package
    Tiffany Dunn-Oldfield, Chief Communications Officer

  • St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Luling, LA
    Triple "A" School District
    Stevie Crovetto, Director of Public Information

  • St. Tammany Parish Public Schools, Covington, LA
    Together STPPS
    Angela Daviston, Communications Manager

  • Ysleta ISD, El Paso, TX
    2017 Teacher & Support Employee of the Year Gala
    Patricia Ayala, Chief Communications Officer

  • Ysleta ISD, El Paso, TX
    YISD Service Excellence Branding Package
    Patricia Ayala, Chief Communications Officer

Honorable Mention

  • Adams 12 Five Star Schools, Thornton, CO
    Thunder Vista P-8 Logo
    Joe Ferdani, APR, Director of Communications

  • Baltimore County Public Schools, Towson, MD
    eLearning
    Alyssa Alston, Senior Communications Officer

  • Bethel School District, Spanaway, WA
    District Logo and Rebranding
    Timra Knox, Graphic Design Manager

  • Capital Region BOCES, Albany, NY
    BOCES of New York State Branding Package
    Jessica Scheckton, Assistant Director of Communications & Public Relations

  • Clover Park School District, Lakewood, WA
    90th Anniversary
    Ben Miller, Community Relations Manager

  • Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES, Fredonia, NY
    Student Recognition Kits
    Jennifer Osborne-Coy, Public Relations Specialist

  • Grand Island Public Schools, Grand Island, NE
    Academies of Grand Island Senior High
    Jack Sheard, Marketing & Communication Coordinator

  • Grand Island Public Schools, Grand Island, NE
    GIPS Strategic Plan
    Jack Sheard, Marketing & Communication Coordinator

  • Jefferson County Public Schools, Louisville, KY
    Academies of Louisville
    Katie O'Malley, Marketing Manager

  • Jefferson County Public Schools, Louisville, KY
    Olmsted Academy North Rebranding
    Katie O'Malley, Marketing Manager

  • Jefferson County Public Schools, Louisville, KY
    W.E.B. Dubois Academy
    Katie O'Malley, Marketing Manager

  • Kennewick School District, Kennewick, WA
    Kennewick Kindness
    Robyn Chastain, Director of Communications & Public Relations

  • Kennewick School District, Kennewick, WA
    Teach Washington
    Robyn Chastain, Director of Communications and Public Relations

  • Kennewick School District, Kennewick, WA
    Amon Creek Elementary
    Robyn Chastain, Director of Communications & Public Relations

  • Novato Unified School District, Novato, CA
    NUSD's New Branding and Image Package
    Leslie Benjamin, Director, Communications & Community Engagement

  • Pelham City Schools, Pelham, AL
    Pelham City Schools Rebranding
    Nicole Knight, Communications Manager

  • Spring ISD, Houston, TX
    Spring ISD Mobile App Launch Branding Package
    Tiffany Dunn-Oldfield, Chief Communications Officer

  • The Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp., Mishawaka, IN
    Branding/Image Package
    Lucha Ramey, Director of Communications

  • York County School Division, Yorktown, VA
    Elementary Music Festival
    Katherine Goff, Public Relations & Communications Officer

  • Zion Elementary District, Zion, IL
    2017-2022 Strategic Plan
    Donelle Staples, Director of Communications

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Calendar

Excellence

  • Cohoes City School District, Cohoes, NY
    Preparing for Success in Tomorrow's World
    Jodie Orzechowski, APR, Communications Specialist

  • KUSD, Kenosha, WI
    KUSD Wall Calendar
    Jessica Tuttle, Communications Specialist

  • Tacoma Public Schools, Tacoma, WA
    2017-2018 School Calendar
    Kathyrn McCarthy, Strategic Communications and Marketing Manager

  • White Bear Lake Area Schools, White Bear Lake, MN
    2017-18 Activities Calendar
    Marisa Vette, APR, Director of Communications and Community Relations

Merit

  • Berkley School District, Oak Park, MI
    #BerkleyDifference 2017-18 District Calendar
    Jessica Stilger, Communications Supervisor

  • Broadablin-Perth Central School District, Broadalbin, NY
    "Our Schools, Their Futures" 2017-18 Calendar
    Michele Kelley, Public Information Specialist

  • CiTi BOCES, Mexico, NY
    Hannibal CSD 2017 Calendar
    CiTi BOCES Public Relations Team

  • City School District of Albany, Albany, NY
    City School District of Albany 2017-18 Calendar
    Ron Lesko, Director of Communications

  • Clarksville-Montgomery County School System, Clarksville, TN
    2017-2018 Calendar
    Anthony Johnson, Dir., Community Relations and Continuous Improvements

  • Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, NC
    2017-2018 Traditional Calendar and Parent Guide
    Wanda Mobley, Director of Communications

  • Lake Stevens School District, Lake Stevens, WA
    2017-18 District Calendar & Parent Handbook
    Jayme Taylor, Director of Communications

  • Weedsport Central School District, Weedsport, NY
    2017-18 District Calendar
    Christian Czerwinski, Communications Specialist

Honorable Mention

  • Anne Arundel County Public Schools, Annapolis, MD
    2017-18 Parent Calendar
    Bob Mosier, Chief Communications Officer

  • Bethel School District, Spanaway, WA
    2017-18 Calendar
    Douglas Boyles, Director of Communications

  • Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose School District, Buffalo, MN
    2017-18 BHM School District Calendar
    Laura Barta Lindquist, APR, Communications Coordinator

  • Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES, Fredonia, NY
    2017 Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES 2017 Calendar
    Jennifer Osborne-Coy, Public Relations Specialist

  • Glens Falls City Schools, Glens Falls, NY
    Glen Falls City Schools 2017-18 Calendar
    Skye Heritage, Strategic Communications

  • Marion County Public Schools, Ocala, FL
    2017-2018 School Calendar
    Kevin Christian, APR, CPRC, APR, Public Relations Officer

  • North Penn School District, Lansdale, PA
    Digital Learning: Shaping The Future North Penn School District 2017-2018 Activities Calendar
    Erika Shaedle, Advertising & Marketing Specialist

  • Osceola County School District, Kissimmee, FL
    School Calendar and Parent Guide
    Dana Schafer, Public Information Officer

  • Pittsford Central School District, Pittsford, NY
    2017-18 District Calendar
    Nancy Wayman, APR, Director of Communication

  • Sacramento County Office of Education, Sacramento, CA
    Student Expressions 2018: Wall Calendar Featuring the Creativity of SCOE Students
    Tim Herrera, Communications Director

  • Seneca Valley School District, Harmony, PA
    Worth A Thousand Words
    Linda Andreassi, Communications Director

  • St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Luling, LA
    2017-2018 Calendar
    Stevie Crovetto, Director of Public Information

  • The Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp., Mishawaka, IN
    Calendar of Activities 2017-2018
    Lucha Ramey, Director of Communications

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E-Newsletter (External Audience)

Excellence

  • Spring Branch ISD, Houston , TX
    The Top Ten
    Linda Buchman, Community Relations Officer

Merit

  • Houston Independent School District, Houston, TX
    HISD Bond Newsletter: Building Excellence
    Sheleah Reed, APR, General Manager

  • Katy ISD, Katy, TX
    Katy ISD Update E-Newsletter
    Andrea Grooms, Ph.D., Chief Communications Officer

  • Moon Area School District, Moon Township, PA
    MASD: News & Information E-Newsletter
    Nina Rizos, School/Cmty Relations Coord

  • Pelham City Schools, Pelham, AL
    PCS Express: Weekly eNewsletter
    Nicole Knight, Communications Manager

  • Questar III BOCES, Castleton, NY
    Hudson Highlights
    Meghan Tice, Communications Specialist

  • Santa Clara USD, Santa Clara, CA
    School Days E-News
    Jennifer Dericco, Public Information Officer

Honorable Mention

  • Baltimore County Public Schools, Towson, MD
    Team BCPS E-Newsletter
    Alyssa Alston, Senior Communications Officer

  • Cherokee County School District, Canton, GA
    CCSD Connections
    Barbara Jacoby, Chief Communications Officer

  • Fayetteville Public Schools, Fayetteville, AR
    From the Board
    Alan Wilbourn, Public Information Officer

  • Highline Public Schools, Burien, WA
    Keeping Our Promise e-Newsletter
    Rose Eades, Communications Specialist

  • Lake Stevens School District, Lake Stevens, WA
    e-News
    Jayme Taylor, Director of Communications

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

  • Salem-Keizer Public Schools, Salem, OR
    SKPS Monday Minutes
    Lillian Govus, APR, Director of Community Relations and Communications

  • San Diego County Office of Education, San Diego, CA
    What's Happening
    Music Watson, APR, Chief Communications Officer

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

  • Willliamsburg-James City County Public Schools, Williamsburg, VA
    Berkeley Middle School E-Newsletter
    Betsy Overkamp-Smith, APR, Director, PR & Engagement

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E-Newsletter (Internal & External Audience)

Excellence

  • Des Moines Public Schools, Des Moines, IA
    TheWeek@DMPS
    Phil Roeder, Director of Communications

  • Houston Independent School District, Houston, TX
    "HISD Guide to Summer" and "Back to School" eNewsletters
    Rebecca Suarez, J.D., Chief Communications Officer

Merit

  • Corona-Norco USD, Norco, CA
    CNUSD Connection Dynamic E-Newsletter: Not Your Average Read
    Evita Tapia-Gonzales, M.P.A., Communications Director

Honorable Mention

  • Harlingen Consolidated ISD, Harlingen, TX
    HCISD – Across the Table
    Shane Strubhart, Director of Public Relations/Community Engagement

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E-Newsletter (Internal Audience)

Excellence

Merit

  • Fort Worth ISD, Fort Worth, TX
    Inside FWISD
    Barbara Griffith, Senior Communications Officer

  • Grand Island Public Schools, Grand Island, NE
    GIPS Weekly Staff Newsletter
    Jack Sheard, Marketing & Communication Coordinator

  • Shelby County Schools, Memphis, TN
    Shelby County Schools Teacher Weekly
    Lauren Evans, Internal Communications Analyst

  • Spokane Public Schools, Spokane, WA
    Administrator Updates
    Kristy Mylroie, Communications Specialist

  • Tacoma Public Schools , Tacoma, WA
    Innovator
    Devin Felix , Employee Engagement & Communications Coordinator

Honorable Mention

  • Anoka-Hennepin School District, Anoka, MN
    In the Know Staff e-Newsletter
    Kay Villella, Asst. Dir., Communications

  • Gresham-Barlow School District, Gresham, OR
    The Insider, Employee E-Newsletter, March 2018
    Athena Vadnais, APR, Communications Director

  • Hendrick Hudson School District, Montrose, NY
    The Lanyard e-newsletter
    Karen Hoffman, Communications Specialist

  • Lake Stevens School District, Lake Stevens, WA
    In District News
    Jayme Taylor, Director of Communications

  • Oakland Schools, Waterford, MI
    OS Connection
    Amanda Holdsworth, Ed.D., APR, Director of Communication Services

  • St. Tammany Parish Public Schools, Covington, LA
    Trey's Team Talk
    Angela Daviston, Communications Manager; Meredith Mendez, Communications Director

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Excellence in Writing

Excellence

  • Allen ISD, Allen, TX
    A Tale of Two Cities: Finding Family From Tragedy
    David Hicks, Director of Communications

  • California School Boards Association, West Sacramento, CA
    Connecting to the Future: The Digital Divide and Computer Science Instruction in California
    Corrie Jacobs, Writer

  • California School Boards Association, West Sacramento, CA
    In Safe Hands: How School Board Can Support California's Undocumented Students
    Kimberly Sellery, Managing Editor

  • California School Boards Association, West Sacramento, CA
    The Meal Deal: Subsidized School Meals Set the Table for Wide-Ranging Benefits
    Hugh Biggar, Writer

  • Capital Region BOCES, Albany, NY
    Hands-on Doesn't Mean Minds-off: CTE and the Future of Jobs
    Jessica Scheckton, Assistant Director of Communications & Public Relations

  • Central Kitsap School District, Silverdale, WA
    Maiden Voyage for Virtual Explorers
    Jane Carter, Communications Specialist

  • Des Moines Public Schools, Des Moines, IA
    "I Will Not Ask Them to Take Up Arms" – Messages from the Superintendent on School Shootings
    Thomas Ahart, Ed.D., Superintendent

  • Glens Falls City Schools, Glens Falls, NY
    ESP Week Spotlight: Diane Ogden
    Skye Heritage, Strategic Communications

  • Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, NC
    Schools and the Economy: What's The Real Return On Investment?
    Nora Carr, Ed.D., APR, Chief of Staff

  • Gwinnett County Public Schools, Suwanee, GA
    These Girls Have IT
    Laura Nurse, APR, Director of Publications and Public Information

  • Lincoln Public Schools, Lincoln, NE
    Pivot Points and the Legacy of Leadership
    Mary Kay Roth, Communications Director

  • Oceanside Schools, Oceanside, NY
    Sixth Grade Conference Day Remarks
    Donna Kraus, Public Information Coordinator

  • Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES, Utica, NY
    Whitesboro Mock Arrest Provides for Engaging, Real-Life Lesson
    Jean Palmer, Senior Public Relations Specialist

  • Queensbury Union Free School District, Queensbury, NY
    "Pre-engineering Programs Inspire, Expand to All Four Queensbury Schools" from Connections – Fall 2017
    Mellissa Braham, Communications Specialist

  • Questar III BOCES, Castleton, NY
    District Superintendent Column
    Daniel Sherman, Director of Communications

  • Reading School District, Reading, PA
    Slam Dunk Success
    Kristin Boyd Edwards, Communications Director

  • Texas Association of School Boards, Austin, TX
    A Little Help from our Friends
    Roger White, Managing Editor

  • Texas Association of School Boards, Austin, TX
    Rising Above the Storm
    Roger White, Managing Editor

  • Vancouver School District, Vancouver, WA
    A Good Dog
    Amanda Richter, Communicaitons Specialist

  • Vancouver School District, Vancouver, WA
    Solving the Puzzle: Tactile Rubik's Cube Puts Twist on Favorite Pastime
    Amanda Richter, Communicaitons Specialist

Merit

  • Capital Region BOCES, Albany, NY
    How to Talk to Kids about Bullying - When They're the Bully
    Jessica Scheckton, Assistant Director of Communications & Public Relations

  • Central Kitsap School District, Silverdale, WA
    Teaching Wonder
    Jane Carter, Communications Specialist

  • Des Moines Public Schools, Des Moines, IA
    Work of Central Academy Math Class Featured on ESPN's FiveThirtyEight
    Mike Wellman, Staff Writer

  • Fayette County Public Schools, Fayetteville, GA
    One Spring Hill Educator Inspires Hundreds
    Nia Washington, Public Information Specialist

  • Fayette County Public Schools, Fayetteville, GA
    Rising Starr Principal Shares Innovative Ideas with Chinese School Administrators
    Nia Washington, Public Information Specialist

  • Fayette County Public Schools, Fayetteville, GA
    Sandy Creek Patriot Makes History at Allan Vigil Ford
    Nia Washington, Public Information Specialist

  • Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, NC
    Give the Gift of Music
    Tina Firesheets, Program Administrator – Media Relations

  • Harris County Department of Education, Houston, TX
    Hurricane Harvey Photos Earn Scholastic Art & Writing Award
    Lindsey Sanders, Communication Coordinator

  • Jurupa USD, Jurupa Valley, CA
    "A Legacy of Teaching"
    Trenton Hansen, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Planning and Deveopment

  • Jurupa USD, Jurupa Valley, CA
    "Great work, Mrs. Rodriguez"
    Trenton Hansen, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Planning and Deveopment

  • Mount Olive School Distict, Flanders, NJ
    Moms Creates Mindfulness Center
    Michael Cravotta, Publications Coordinator

  • Rutherford County Schools, Murfreesboro, TN
    Pushing for Failure
    Keith Ryan Cartwright, Communications Specialist

  • Spring Branch ISD, Houston , TX
    Zaida Morales: Defying Odds to Graduate with Class
    Linda Buchman, Community Relations Officer

  • Tacoma Public Schools, Tacoma, WA
    Technology Makes A Difference for Washington Elementary Student
    Debbie Cafazzo, Technology Communications Coordinator

  • Valhalla Union Free School District, Harrison, NY
    "Two Valhalla's Finest Athletes and Friends Sign National Letters of Intent for College"
    Natalia Baage-Lord, Public Relations Specialist

  • Valhalla Union Free School District, Harrison, NY
    "Valhalla High School Teens Honor Victims of Florida Shooting on One-Month Anniversary"
    Natalia Baage-Lord, Public Relations Specialist

  • Vancouver Public Schools, Vancouver, WA
    At Skyview High School, A Living Legacy
    Pat Nuzzo, Communications Director

Honorable Mention

  • Baltimore County Public Schools, Towson, MD
    BCPS Interim Superintendent: My Integrity is Not For Sale
    Alyssa Alston, Senior Communications Officer

  • Bethel School District, Spanaway, WA
    Hunger Task Force: 'No Kid Should Go Hungry'
    Conor Christofferson, Communications Manager

  • Cherokee County School District, Canton, GA
    To the Teachers in Our Classrooms and My Heart
    Barbara Jacoby, Chief Communications Officer

  • Corona-Norco USD, Norco, CA
    #CNUSDFacultyFriday
    Evita Tapia-Gonzales, M.P.A., Communications Director

  • Edina Public Schools, Edina, MN
    EHS Recognizes Native American Students with Commencement Eagle Feather Presentations
    Susan Brott, APR, Director of Communications & Community Engagement

  • Edmond Public Schools, Edmond, OK
    We Must Work Together to Protect Students – A Letter From Superintendent Bret Towne
    Susan Parks-Schlepp, Public Information Officer

  • Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, NC
    Middle School Renamed for Longtime Educator, Father Figure
    Tina Firesheets, Program Administrator – Media Relations

  • Gwinnett County Public Schools, Suwanee, GA
    Central Gwinnett 'Detectives' Search for Clues in Forensic Studies
    Laura Nurse, APR, Director of Publications and Public Information

  • Houston Independent School District, Houston, TX
    HISD Faces Changes, Challenges in Financial Storm
    Rebecca Suarez, J.D., Chief Communications Officer

  • Houston Independent School District, Houston, TX
    Worthington High School Undergoing Physical and Academic Transformation
    Sheleah Reed, APR, General Manager

  • Jurupa USD, Jurupa Valley, CA
    "Young Coders Dazzle"
    Trenton Hansen, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Planning and Deveopment

  • Marion County Public Schools, Ocala, FL
    Teacher of the Year Speech
    Kevin Christian, APR, CPRC, APR, Public Relations Officer

  • Oceanside Schools, Oceanside, NY
    Top Students Share Passion for Learning
    Donna Kraus, Public Information Coordinator

  • Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES, Utica, NY
    Frankfort-Schuyler Friends of Rachel Club Adopts Houston Classroom Affected by Hurricane Harvey
    Jean Palmer, Senior Public Relations Specialist

  • Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES, Utica, NY
    Life Skills Class Opens Coffee Cart Business at Frankfort-Schuyler
    Jean Palmer, Senior Public Relations Specialist

  • Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES, Utica, NY
    Richfield Springs Central School Senior, Aspiring Agricultural Engineer Attends National Academy of Future Scientists & Technologists Congress
    Jean Palmer, Senior Public Relations Specialist

  • Ossining Union Free School District, Ossining, NY
    Ossining Students Tell Veterans' Stories Visually
    Cara Matthews, Public Relations Specialist

  • Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD, Pharr, TX
    PSJA ISD Family Aims to Raise Awareness of Neurological Disorder During National Epilepsy Awareness Month
    Arianna Vazquez-Hernandez, Director of Communications

  • Questar III BOCES, Castleton, NY
    What Mentors Mean to Us
    Meghan Tice, Communications Specialist

  • Riverside USD, Riverside, CA
    Riverside Unified School District State of the District Speech
    Justin Grayson, Public Information Officer

  • Rutherford County Schools, Murfreesboro, TN
    Thankful for Every Heart Beat
    James Evans, APR, Communications Coordinator

  • Rutherford County Schools, Murfreesboro, TN
    The Trials that Bind
    James Evans, APR, Communications Coordinator

  • San Joaquin County Office of Education, Stockton, CA
    Another Chance
    Zack Johnson, Public Information Officer

  • Spring ISD, Houston, TX
    "Twin Creeks Staff Members' Weight-Loss Journey Takes Him All the Way to Alaska"
    Tiffany Dunn-Oldfield, Chief Communications Officer

  • Spring ISD, Houston, TX
    "Westfield Drama Students Find Message of Hope, Despite Struggle, in 'Color Purple' "
    Tiffany Dunn-Oldfield, Chief Communications Officer

  • Spring ISD, Houston, TX
    Thousands of Spring ISD Students Return to Classroom
    Tiffany Dunn-Oldfield, Chief Communications Officer

  • Tacoma Public Schools , Tacoma, WA
    A Noble Profession – Substitute Teacher Still Belongs in the Classroom at Age 85
    Devin Felix , Employee Engagement & Communications Coordinator

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Finance Publication

Excellence

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

  • Kennewick School District, Kennewick, WA
    Kennewick School Levies Mailer
    Robyn Chastain, Director of Communications & Public Relations

  • White Bear Lake Area Schools, White Bear Lake, MN
    10 Facts
    Marisa Vette, APR, Director of Communications and Community Relations

Merit

  • Bethel School District, Spanaway, WA
    2018 Bond and Levy Campaign
    Timra Knox, Graphic Design Manager

  • Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District, Burnt Hills, NY
    Budget Newsletter
    Tara Mitchell, Communications Specialist

  • Capital Region BOCES, Albany, NY
    Reserve Funds: Saving for the Future
    Jessica Scheckton, Assistant Director of Communications & Public Relations

  • Edina Public Schools, Edina, MN
    2017 Operating Levy Mailer: Edina Public Schools Continuing to Define Excellence
    Susan Brott, APR, Director of Communications & Community Engagement

  • Lake Stevens School District, Lake Stevens, WA
    Important Facts ... Replacement Levies
    Jayme Taylor, Director of Communications

  • Mohonasen Central School District, Schenectady, NY
    2017 -18 Budget Newsletter
    Karen Nemey and Bonnie Minnick, Public Information Specialist

  • Pittsford Central School District, Pittsford, NY
    2018 Budget Newsletter, Notice, & Meeting Schedule
    Nancy Wayman, APR, Director of Communication

Honorable Mention

  • Capital Region BOCES, Albany, NY
    Capital Region BOCES Component District Snapshots
    Deborah Bush-Suflita, Director of Communications

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

  • District School Board of Niagara , St. Catharines , ON
    DSBN 2017-18 Budget Book
    Brett Sweeney , APR, Communications Officer

  • Fonda-Fultonville Central School District, Fonda, NY
    2017-18 Budget Newsletter
    Heather Nellis, Public Information Specialist

  • Osceola County School District, Kissimmee, FL
    Legislative Priorities
    Dana Schafer, Public Information Officer

  • Queensbury Union Free School District, Queensbury, NY
    Connections – Budget 2017
    Mellissa Braham, Communications Specialist

  • Questar III BOCES, Castleton, NY
    Schodack CSD Budget Newsletter
    Kim Vigars, Senior Graphic Designer

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Handbook

Excellence

  • Houston Independent School District, Houston, TX
    Welcome to HISD Parent Guide
    Rebecca Suarez, J.D., Chief Communications Officer

  • Trillium Lakelands DSB, Lindsay, ON
    Back to School Guide
    Laura Blaker, Communications Officer

Honorable Mention

  • Prince William County Public Schools, Manassas, VA
    Get the PWCS 411 – Information Guide 2017-18
    Diana Gulotta, Director of Communications Services

  • Spring ISD, Houston, TX
    2017-18 School Guide
    Tiffany Dunn-Oldfield, Chief Communications Officer

  • St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Luling, LA
    Student Code of Conduct: District Handbook
    Stevie Crovetto, Director of Public Information

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Infographic

Excellence

  • California School Boards Association, West Sacramento, CA
    California School Choice Infographic
    Kerry Macklin, Graphic Design Manager

Merit

  • Alpine School District, American Fork, UT
    Stakeholder Report
    David Stephenson, Administrator of Public Relations

  • Anoka-Hennepin School District, Anoka, MN
    "Fit for the Future" Referendum Infographic Series
    Kay Villella, Asst. Dir., Communications

  • Fort Worth ISD, Fort Worth, TX
    Penny Swap video
    Barbara Griffith, Senior Communications Officer

  • Reading School District, Reading, PA
    CLEP Test
    Kristin Boyd Edwards, Communications Director

Honorable Mention

  • Edina Public Schools, Edina, MN
    Construction Budget Infographic
    Susan Brott, APR, Director of Communications & Community Engagement

  • Hendrick Hudson School District, Montrose, NY
    Indian Point Infographic
    Karen Hoffman, Communications Specialist

  • St. Tammany Parish Public Schools, Covington, LA
    STPPS Fast Facts Video
    Christopher Yandle, Communications Specialist; Angela Daviston, Communications Manager

  • St. Tammany Parish Public Schools, Covington, LA
    STPPS Fast Facts
    Christopher Yandle, Communications Specialist; Angela Daviston, Communications Manager

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Internet/Intranet Website

Excellence

Merit

Honorable Mention

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Magazine

Excellence

  • AASA, Alexandria, VA
    School Administrator Magazine, August and September 2017
    Jay Goldman, Editor

  • Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District, University Heights, OH
    Heights Magazine
    Scott Wortman, Supervisor of Communications

  • Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, NC
    IGNITE Magazine
    Wanda Mobley, Director of Communications

  • New Hampton School, New Hampton, NH
    Hamptonia: The Magazine of New Hampton School
    Laura Dougherty, Director of Communications

  • The Pingry School, Basking Ridge, NJ
    The Pingry Review: Winter 2017-18
    Greg Waxberg, Communications Writer

Merit

  • Berea City School District, Berea, OH
    BCSD Magazine – March 2018
    Cristina Carosielli, Dir., Marketing & Community Relations

  • California School Boards Association, West Sacramento, CA
    California Schools Magazine, Summer 2017
    Kimberly Sellery, Managing Editor

  • Harlingen Consolidated ISD, Harlingen, TX
    Experience HCISD Magazine
    Shane Strubhart, Director of Public Relations/Community Engagement

  • Mesa Public Schools, Mesa, AZ
    Achieve, Spring/Summer 2018
    Heidi Hurst, Supervisor, Communications and Marketing

  • Rogers School District, Rogers, AR
    Excel
    Ashley Siwiec, Communications Director

  • Scooter Media, Covington, KY
    Legacy Magazine
    Angel Beets, Vice President

  • Texas Association of School Boards, Austin, TX
    Texas Lone Star
    Roger White, Managing Editor

  • The Pingry School, Basking Ridge, NJ
    The Pingry Review: Fall 2017
    Greg Waxberg, Communications Writer

  • The Pingry School, Basking Ridge, NJ
    The Pingry Review: Summer 2017
    Greg Waxberg, Communications Writer

Honorable Mention

  • Allen ISD, Allen, TX
    SOAR Magazine
    David Hicks, Director of Communications

  • North Kansas City Schools, Kansas City, MO
    Insider News Magazine
    Michelle Cronk, Communications Coordinator

  • Reading School District, Reading, PA
    Red Knights
    Kristin Boyd Edwards, Communications Director

  • San Joaquin County Office of Education, Stockton, CA
    San Joaquin Office of Education Outlook
    Zack Johnson, Public Information Officer

  • Shawnee Mission School District, Shawnee Mission, KS
    Inside: Shawnee Mission School District
    Shawna Samuel, Director of Communication

  • St. Thomas Catholic High School, Houston, TX
    St. Thomas Eagles' Nest Winter 2017
    Keith Calkins, Director of Communications

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Marketing Materials (Electronic)

Excellence

  • Houston Independent School District, Houston, TX
    HISD 2018 Marketing Campaign
    Rebecca Suarez, J.D., Chief Communications Officer

Merit

  • Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose School District, Buffalo, MN
    BHM Schools: The Place to Dream, Believe and Achieve
    Laura Barta Lindquist, APR, Communications Coordinator

  • Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind, Colorado Springs, CO
    "Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind" Video
    Diane Covington, School and Community Liaison

  • Spring Branch ISD, Houston , TX
    Cinema PSA Video Campaign Series Recruiting PSAs
    Linda Buchman, Community Relations Officer

Honorable Mention

  • Gwinnett County Public Schools, Suwanee, GA
    Paul Duke STEM High School Marketing Materials
    Laura Nurse, APR, Director of Publications and Public Information

  • Hampton City Schools, Hampron, VA
    Academies of Hampton Videos
    Kellie Goral, Executive Director of PR & Marketing

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Marketing Publication

Excellence

  • Des Moines Public Schools, Des Moines, IA
    DMPS Program Cards – Information On Various Programs and Opportunities at Des Moines Public Schools
    Phil Roeder, Director of Communications

  • Houston Independent School District, Houston, TX
    HISD Teacher Recruitment Marketing Campaign
    Rebecca Suarez, J.D., Chief Communications Officer

  • KUSD, Kenosha, WI
    KUSD Festival Posters
    Jessica Tuttle, Communications Specialist

  • Vancouver Public Schools, Vancouver, WA
    Language Learning Program Brochures
    Tara Cox, Communications Specialist

Merit

  • Buncombe County Schools, Asheville, NC
    Student Success Posters
    Stacia Harris, Assistant Communications Director

  • Kent ISD, Grand Rapids, MI
    Kent Career Tech Center Materials
    Katie McClintic, Art & Communications Coordinator

  • Tacoma Public Schools, Tacoma, WA
    Early Learning Poster
    Kathyrn McCarthy, Strategic Communications and Marketing Manager

  • Tacoma Public Schools, Tacoma, WA
    Enrollment Open House Postcards
    Kathyrn McCarthy, Strategic Communications and Marketing Manager

  • Tacoma Public Schools, Tacoma, WA
    I am Lincoln Poster Series
    Kathyrn McCarthy, Strategic Communications and Marketing Manager

  • Tacoma Public Schools, Tacoma, WA
    Serving Up Smiles Ad Campaign
    Kathyrn McCarthy, Strategic Communications and Marketing Manager

  • Vancouver Public Schools, Vancouver, WA
    Vancouver iTech Preparatory Brochure and Postcard
    Tara Cox, Communications Specialist

  • Wichita Public Schools, Wichita, KS
    Wichita Public Schools – Teacher Recruitment Booklet
    Kayla Basham, Graphic Design & Marketing Specialist

Honorable Mention

  • Berkley School District, Oak Park, MI
    #BerkleyDifference Dashboard Marking Brochure
    Jessica Stilger, Communications Supervisor

  • Central Kitsap School District, Silverdale, WA
    2018 HR Recruitment Materials
    Jane Carter, Communications Specialist

  • Colchester School District, Colchester, VT
    Choose Colchester
    Meghan Baule, Communications Specialist

  • Garland ISD, Garland, TX
    Garland ISD Education Foundation Recruitment Packet
    Caren Rodriguez, Communications Specialist

  • Harlingen Consolidated ISD, Harlingen, TX
    WE ARE HCISD Brochure
    Shane Strubhart, Director of Public Relations/Community Engagement

  • Kansas City Public Schools, Kansas City, MO
    KCPS School Marketing Mailers
    Ray Weikal, News & Information Manager

  • Menomonee Falls School District, Menomonee Falls, WI
    We are the Menomonee Falls Schools
    Megan Sheridan, Director of Communications

  • Montgomery County Public Schools, Christiansburg, VA
    Winter 2018 Newsletter
    Brenda Drake, Public Information Officer

  • Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES, Utica, NY
    OHM BOCES Career & Technical Education Center Program Guide 2018-19
    Jean Palmer, Senior Public Relations Specialist

  • Pelham City Schools, Pelham, AL
    System Profile 2018 – Inspire, Empower, Achieve
    Nicole Knight, Communications Manager

  • Riverside USD, Riverside, CA
    Riverside Unified School District 2017-2018 Marketing Brochure
    Justin Grayson, Public Information Officer

  • Rockford Public Schools District 205, Rockford, IL
    Ru Education Pathway Ad
    Earl Dotson, Jr., APR, Chief of Communications

  • Salt River Schools, Scottsdale, AZ
    Salt River Elementary Kindergarten Round Up Postcard
    Taté Walker, School Communications & PR Director

  • Spokane Public Schools, Spokane, WA
    Spanish Immersion Program Brochure
    Kristy Mylroie, Communications Specialist

  • Spring Lake Park Schools, Spring Lake Park, MN
    Career and College Pathways Marketing Materials
    Bob Noyed, APR, Director of communication

  • The Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp., Mishawaka, IN
    Excellence Happens Here
    Lucha Ramey, Director of Communications

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Podcasting/Audio

Excellence

  • Rockwood School District, Eureka, MO
    Rockwood Voices
    Andrew Shin, Internal Communications Specialist

Merit

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Print Newsletter (External Audience)

Excellence

  • Granite School District, Salt Lake City, UT
    Parent Link Newsletter
    Steven Powell, Publications Specialist

  • Kirkwood School District, Kirkwood, MO
    KSD Spotlight: Strong Schools Build Strong Communities
    Lisa Wade, Communications Specialist

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

  • Seaman USD 345, Topeka, KS
    USD #345 Communicator
    Candace LeDuc, Director of Communications

  • Tacoma Public Schools , Tacoma, WA
    Spotlight Newsletter
    Dan Voelpel, Executive Director of Communications

Merit

  • Central Kitsap School District, Silverdale, WA
    CK Connects Mailer
    Angela Dice, Digital Content & Social Media Specialist

  • Clover Park School District, Lakewood, WA
    Inside Schools
    Ben Miller, Community Relations Manager

  • Gresham-Barlow School District, Gresham, OR
    Building Blocks Fall 2017 Newsletter
    Athena Vadnais, APR, Communications Director

  • Lincoln Public Schools, Lincoln, NV
    Community News
    Jason Keese, Communications Specialist

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

Honorable Mention

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

  • California School Boards Association, West Sacramento, CA
    California School News, July and October 2017
    Kimberly Sellery, Managing Editor

  • Garland ISD, Garland, TX
    ConnectEd
    Caren Rodriguez, Communications Specialist

  • Mount Olive School Distict, Flanders, NJ
    Education Update
    Michael Cravotta, Publications Coordinator

  • Park Hill School District, Kansas City, MO
    Connection Newsletter
    Nicole Kirby, APR, Director of Communications

  • Queensbury Union Free School District, Queensbury, NY
    Connections – Fall 2017, Winter 2018
    Mellissa Braham, Communications Specialist

  • Rockland BOCES for Ramapo CSD, West Nyack, NY
    Excelsior: The Newsletter of Ramapo Central School District
    Jennifer Mirmelstein, Public Relations Assistant

  • White Bear Lake Area Schools, White Bear Lake, MN
    Bear's Bulletin
    Marisa Vette, APR, Director of Communications and Community Relations

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Print Newsletter (Internal Audience)

Honorable Mention

  • Pittsford Central School District, Pittsford, NY
    Winter & Spring Issues
    Nancy Wayman, APR, Director of Communication

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Social Media

Excellence

  • Kennewick School District, Kennewick, WA
    Kennewick Kindness
    Robyn Chastain, Director of Communications & Public Relations

  • Reading School District, Reading, PA
    Reading School District LinkedIn
    Kristin Boyd Edwards, Communications Director

  • St. Tammany Parish Public School System, Covington, LA
    We Are #STPPSProud
    Christopher Yandle, Communications Specialist; Meredith Mendez, Director of Communications; Angela Daviston, Communications Manager

  • Tacoma Public Schools, Tacoma, WA
    The Unforgettables Series
    Rae McNally, Strategic Communications Manager and Webmaster

  • Tacoma Public Schools, Tacoma, WA
    Tacoma Kids Have It
    Rae McNally, Strategic Communications Manager and Webmaster

Merit

  • Cherokee County School District, Canton, GA
    #CCSDfam
    Barbara Jacoby, Chief Communications Officer

  • Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, NC
    #GCSFirstDay2017
    Wanda Mobley, Director of Communications

  • Highline Public Schools, Burien, WA
    Highline Levy Renewal
    Tove Tupper, Assistant Director of Communications

  • Osceola County School District, Kissimmee, FL
    District Social Media – Facebook Page
    Dana Schafer, Public Information Officer

  • Reading School District, Reading, PA
    Social Media Day
    Kristin Boyd Edwards, Communications Director

  • St. Tammany Parish Public Schools, Covington, LA
    #STPPSGrads
    Christopher Yandle, Communications Specialist; Meredith Mendez, Director of Communications; Angela Daviston, Communications Manager

  • The Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp., Mishawaka, IN
    P-H-M Social Media
    Lucha Ramey, Director of Communications

Honorable Mention

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Special Purpose Publication

Excellence

  • Clarksville Montgomery County School System, Clarksville, TN
    Rise Report
    Anthony Johnson, Dir., Community Relations and Continuous Improvements

  • Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, NC
    Ignite Learning: Strategic Plan 2018-2022
    Nora Carr, Ed.D., APR, Chief of Staff

  • Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, NC
    Superintendent's Transition Team 2016-17: Executive Summary
    Nora Carr, Ed.D., APR, Chief of Staff

  • Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board, Hamilton, ON
    Countdown to Kindergarten
    Rob Faulkner, Communications Officer

  • Houston Independent School District, Houston, TX
    Board Toolkit
    Rebecca Suarez, J.D., Chief Communications Officer

  • Oakland Schools, Waterford, MI
    Oakland County Reads! Program
    Amanda Holdsworth, Ed.D., APR, Director of Communication Services

  • Putnam-Northern Westchester BOCES, Yorktown Heights, NY
    SCI21 Eagle Eagle | Kindergarten and Grade 2
    Tricia Herbold, Visual Designer

  • Texas Association of School Boards, Austin, TX
    Legislative Summary for TASB Members 2017
    Karen Strong, Associate Executive Director for Communications and PR

  • Trillium Lakelands DSB, Lindsay, ON
    Assessment and Evaluation Folder
    Laura Blaker, Communications Officer

  • York County School Division, Yorktown, VA
    Elementary Literacy Model Overview
    Katherine Goff, Public Relations & Communications Officer

Merit

  • Anne Arundel County Public Schools, Annapolis, MD
    Do You Really Know Who You're Texting?
    Bob Mosier, Chief Communications Officer

  • California School Boards Association, West Sacramento, CA
    The School Board Role in Creating the Conditions for Student Achievement
    Mary Briggs and Manuel Buenrostro, Education Policy Analysts; Julie Maxwell-Jolly, Senior Director Policy and Programs; Kerry Macklin, Graphic Design Manager

  • Capital Region BOCES, Albany, NY
    Reassessments and Your School Taxes
    Jessica Scheckton, Assistant Director of Communications & Public Relations

  • District School Board of Niagara , St. Catharines , ON
    Make the Move to High School Guide
    Brett Sweeney , APR, Communications Officer

  • DoDEA, Alexandria, VA
    School News Liaison Guide
    Elaine Kanellis, Deputy Chief, Communications

  • Fort Worth ISD, Fort Worth, TX
    Forth Worth ISD Brand Book
    Barbara Griffith, Senior Communications Officer

  • Garland ISD, Garland, TX
    Gilbreath-Reed Career and Technical Center Dedication Invite
    Caren Rodriguez, Communications Specialist

  • Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, NC
    Superintendent's Transition Team 2016-17 Final Report
    Nora Carr, Ed.D., APR, Chief of Staff

  • ISD One91 Burnsville, Eagan, Savage, Mahtomedi, MN
    Youth Program Brochure
    Beth Holsen, Designer

  • Kingsport City Schools, Kingsport, TN
    2017 Retired Teachers' Brunch
    Marybeth McLain, Communications Editor

  • Oakland Schools, Waterford, MI
    Communication Services Quarterly Report
    Amanda Holdsworth, Ed.D., APR, Director of Communication Services

  • Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES, Utica, NY
    Jared Campbell
    Jean Palmer, Senior Public Relations Specialist

  • Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES, Utica, NY
    Paul Anderson
    Jean Palmer, Senior Public Relations Specialist

  • Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES, Utica, NY
    School and Business Alliance Final Report
    Jean Palmer, Senior Public Relations Specialist

  • Plano ISD, Plano, TX
    2017 Teacher of the Year Gala Invitation
    Lesley Range-Stanton, Executive Director for Communications

  • Poudre School District, Fort Collins, CO
    High School Planning Guide: Preparing Students for Graduation, College, and Career
    Valerie Van Ryn, Communications Coordinator

  • Richmond County School System, Augusta, GA
    Richmond County School System School Options Guide
    Kaden Jacobs, Director of Communications

  • Riverside Unified School District, Riverside, CA
    Riverside Unified School District "Guide For Instructional Direction"
    Justin Grayson, Public Information Officer

  • Sacramento County Office of Education, Sacramento, CA
    2018 Why We Teach - Sacramento County Teachers of the Year Share What Inspires Them
    Tim Herrera, Communications Director

  • St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Luling, LA
    An Evening Amongst the Stars – Teachers of the Year Invitation
    Stevie Crovetto, Director of Public Information

  • St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Luling, LA
    An Evening Amongst the Stars – Teachers of the Year Program
    Stevie Crovetto, Director of Public Information

  • Texas Association of School Boards, Austin, TX
    TASB Business Recognition Program Packet
    Karen Strong, Associate Executive Director for Communications and PR

  • Ysleta ISD, El Paso, TX
    YISD Vision 2020 Strategic Action Plan Trifold
    Patricia Ayala, Chief Communications Officer

Honorable Mention

  • Baltimore County Public Schools, Towson, MD
    Springtime in BCPS: Selected Haiku Poetry
    Alyssa Alston, Senior Communications Officer

  • Battle Ground Public Schools, Battle Ground, WA
    Building Great Schools Begins with You
    Rita Sanders, Communications Manager

  • Boulder Valley School District, Boulder, CO
    2017-18 BVSD Early Childhood Education School Readiness Calendar
    Jade Cody, Communications Specialist

  • Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District, Burnt Hills, NY
    Grand Opening Newsletter
    Tara Mitchell, Communications Specialist

  • Central Rivers AEA, Cedar Falls, IA
    Central Rivers AEA Dedication Ceremony
    Beth Strike, APR, Director of Creative Services & Communications

  • Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit, Milton, PA
    Pinnacle Place: A Community Home For Pregnant and Parenting Women
    Heather Taggart, Public Relations Technical Specialist

  • Centennial Schools, MN
    Early Childhood Family Education Catalog
    Beth Holsen, Designer

  • CiTi BOCES, Mexico, NY
    CiTi Audiology Mobile Unit Vehicle Wrap
    CiTi BOCES Public Relations Team

  • DoDEA, Alexandria, VA
    Communication PRinciples for Principals – Responding to Walkouts and Related Activities
    Frank O'Gara, Chief, Communications Office

  • Greene County School System, Greensboro, GA
    Back to School Newsletter
    Robyn Brunson, Communications Coordinator

  • Gwinnett County Public Schools, Suwanee, GA
    Counselor Celebration Booklet
    Laura Nurse, APR, Director of Publications and Public Information

  • Gwinnett County Public Schools, Suwanee, GA
    GCPS Quality-Plus Leader Academy Booklet
    Laura Nurse, APR, Director of Publications and Public Information

  • Katy ISD, Katy, TX
    "Of the Year" Program
    Andrea Grooms, Ph.D., Chief Communications Officer

  • Katy ISD, Katy, TX
    2017 Student Excellence Event Program
    Andrea Grooms, Ph.D., Chief Communications Officer

  • Kingsport City Schools, Kingsport, TN
    D-B EXCEL Open House and Ribbon Cutting Invitation
    Marybeth McLain, Communications Editor

  • Ladue Schools, Saint Louis, MO
    Ladue School District's Strategic Plan: 2017
    Susan Downing, Communications Director

  • Lake Stevens School District, Lake Stevens, WA
    Foundation for Excellence
    Jayme Taylor, Director of Communications

  • Mesa Public Schools, Mesa, AZ
    An Invitation to Apply for the Position of Superintendent
    Heidi Hurst, Supervisor, Communications and Marketing

  • Oakland Schools, Waterford, MI
    AESA Nomination Postcard
    Amanda Holdsworth, Ed.D., APR, Director of Communication Services

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

  • Plano ISD, Plano, TX
    2017 Teacher of the Year Gala Program
    Lesley Range-Stanton, Executive Director for Communications

  • Prince William County Public Schools, Manassas, VA
    2017-18 Profile of Excellence
    Diana Gulotta, Director of Communications Services

  • Prince William County Public Schools, Manassas, VA
    2018 Legislative Priorities
    Diana Gulotta, Director of Communications Services

  • Queensbury Union Free School District, Queensbury, NY
    "Find Your Pathway to Graduation, College and Careers: Pathways Programs at Queensbury High School
    Mellissa Braham, Communications Specialist

  • Reading School District, Reading, PA
    A Letter From Lonnie
    Kristin Boyd Edwards, Communications Director

  • Reading School District, Reading, PA
    Staff Spotlights
    Kristin Boyd Edwards, Communications Director

  • Sacramento County Office of Education, Sacramento, CA
    Sacramento County Early Learning Roadmap: Prenatal Through Age Eight, 2017-2022
    Tim Herrera, Communications Director

  • Salt River Schools, Scottsdale, AZ
    Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC) Family Connection Night
    Taté Walker, School Communications & PR Director

  • Southern Westchester BOCES, Harrison, NY
    How a Career and Technical Education Can Provide Direction and Marketable Skills for High School Students
    Colette Connolly, Public Relations Specialist

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

  • Texas Association of School Boards, Austin, TX
    TASB Risk Management Fund Stewardship Report 2016-17
    Karen Strong, Associate Executive Director for Communications and PR

  • Vancouver Public Schools, Vancouver, WA
    Re-engagement Postcard
    Tara Cox, Communications Specialist

  • Yorkville Community Unit School District 115, Yorkville, IL
    District 115 Strategic Plan Document 2018-2019
    Kristine Liptrot, APR, Director of Communications & Community Engagement

  • Ysleta ISD, El Paso, TX
    Vision 2020 Strategic Action Plan Trifold
    Patricia Ayala, Chief Communications Officer

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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

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Videocasting/Videostreaming

Honorable Mention

  • Mohonasen Central School District, Schenectady, NY
    This Is Mohonasen
    Nicole Hart, Public Information Specialist

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