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.

2019 Award Winners

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Annual Report

Excellence

  • California School Boards Association, West Sacramento, CA
    2018 Year-In-Review
    Troy Flint, Senior Director of Communications; Serina Pruitt, Marketing Director; Hugh Biggar, Staff Writer; Andrew Cummins, Staff Writer; Kerry Macklin, Graphic Designer Manager

  • Fort Worth ISD, Fort Worth, TX
    You Belong Here/Fort Worth ISD 2017-2018 Annual Report
    Barbara Griffith, Senior Communications Officer

  • Monroe School District , Monroe, WA
    2017-18 School Year Annual Report
    Erin Zacharda, Director of Communications

  • Naperville Community Unit School District, Naperville, IL
    Empower 203 2018 Community Report
    Sinikka Mondini, Executive Director of Communications

  • Seneca Valley School District, Harmony, PA
    The Future Starts Here
    Linda Andreassi, Communications Director

  • Stillwater Area Public Schools, Stillwater, MN
    Portrait of a Graduate: A Report to Our Community
    Carissa Keister, APR, Manager, Community Engagement

  • Texas Association of School Boards, Austin, TX
    TASB 2018 Annual Report
    Roger White, Managing Editor; Texas Lone Star Staff

  • Ysleta ISD, El Paso, TX
    2018 YISD Annual Report
    Patricia Ayala, Chief Communications Officer

Merit

  • Anne Arundel County Public Schools, Annapolis, MD
    Brooklyn Park Farmers Market...Cultivating Communities of Wellness
    Bob Mosier, Chief Communications Officer

  • Asheville City Schools , Asheville , NC
    Asheville City Schools' 2017-2018 Annual Report
    Ashley-Michelle Thublin, Executive Director of Communications

  • Ashire Communications, Loveland, OH
    "Broadening Our Focus" – Annual Report of the Children's Home of Cincinnati – 2017-18
    Elliot Grossman, President

  • Elmhurst CUSD 205, Elmhurst, IL
    2018 Annual Report: Ensuring a Foundation for Future Success in Life for Every Student
    Beverly Redmond, Executive Director of Communications

  • Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES, Utica, NY
    2019 Annual Meeting Book
    Jean Palmer, Senior Public Relations Specialist

  • Orange County Public Schools, Orlando, FL
    2018 Annual Report
    Dylan Thomas, Director, Public Relations

  • Pine-Richland School District, Gibsonia, PA
    2018 Annual Report (Kindness Rocks!)
    Rachel Hathhorn, Director of Communications

  • Prosper ISD, Prosper, TX
    2018 Prosper ISD Annual Report
    Christal Hankey, Communications Specialist; Racy Grant, Student Activities Coordinator

  • Rockland BOCES, West Nyack, NY
    Rockland BOCES 2017-18 Annual Report
    Scott Salotto, Dir. of Comm. & Govt. Rel.; Michele Kessler, Graphic Design

  • Schenectady City School District, Schenectady, NY
    Spotlight on Schenectady
    Karen Corona, Public Relations Specialist; Lindsay Quackenbush, Public Information Specialist

  • St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Luling, LA
    2018 Quality Profile
    Stevie Crovetto, Director of Public Information

  • Stafford Public Schools, Stafford, VA
    2017-2018 Annual Report
    Julie Paterson, Communication Digital Manager

  • White Bear Lake Area Schools, White Bear Lake, MN
    2018 Annual Update to the Community
    Marisa Vette, APR, Director of Communications and Community Relations

Honorable Mention

  • Adams 12 Five Star Schools, Thornton, CO
    Annual Bond Program Update Mailer
    Joe Ferdani, APR, Chief Communications Officer

  • Arlington Public Schools, Arlington, VA
    2017-18 Annual Report
    Catherine Ashby, Director of Communications

  • Ascension Public Schools, Donaldsonville, LA
    Ascension Public Schools Strategic Plan 2018-2019
    Jackie Tisdell, Public Information Officer

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

  • El Dorado Public Schools USD 490, El Dorado, KS
    BG Stadium Veterans Sports Complex Annual Report
    Kimberly Koop, Director of Information Services

  • Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, NC
    Igniting Sparks That Launch Students to New Heights
    Wanda Mobley, Director of Communications

  • Hampton City Schools, Hampton, VA
    The Academies of Hampton 2018 Annual Report: Building From Places of Strength
    Kellie Goral, Executive Director of PR & Marketing

  • Lake Stevens School District, Lake Stevens, WA
    Lake Stevens School District Annual Report to the Community 2018-2019
    Jayme Taylor, Director of Communications

  • MSD of Wayne Township, Indianapolis, IN
    MSD of Wayne Township 2017-18 Annual Report
    Mary Lang, Chief Communications Officer

  • Ridgefield School District, Ridgefield, WA
    "Growing Together" – Ridgefield School District's Report to the Community
    Nathan McCann, Ed.D., Superintendent

  • Socorro ISD, El Paso, TX
    SISD 2016-17 Annual Report
    Daniel Escobar, Chief Communications Officer

  • Spring Branch ISD, Houston, TX
    Spring Branch ISD Annual Report
    Linda Buchman, Commuity Relations Officer

  • Zionsville Community Schools, Zionsville, IN
    Growing Together: 2018 ZCS Annual Report
    Janet Mann, Communications Director

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Blog

Excellence

  • Houston ISD, Houston, TX
    HISD News Blog
    Rebecca Suarez, J.D., Chief Communications Officer

  • Spring ISD, Houston, TX
    Somos Spring
    Tiffany Dunne-Oldfield, Chief Communications Officer

Merit

Honorable Mention

  • Lincoln Public Schools, Lincoln, NE
    Superintendent's Blog
    Mary Kay Roth, Communications Director

  • Marietta City Schools, Marietta, GA
    Blue Devil Blog
    Tammy Garnes, Dir., Comms., Marketing & PR

  • Topeka Public Schools, Topeka, KS
    District Blog
    Misty Kruger, Director of Communications

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Branding/Image Package

Excellence

  • L'Anse Creuse Public Schools, Clinton Township, MI
    Living L'Anse Creuse Branding
    Kelly Allen, Director for Public and Community Relations; Melissa Tilley, Communications Technician

Merit

  • Fairfax County Public Schools, Falls Church, VA
    2019 Fairfax County Regional Science and Engineering Fair
    Andy Grunig, APR, Communications Specialist

  • Garland ISD, Garland, TX
    Tinsel & Trivia
    Jose Mata, Marketing Specialist

  • Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, NC
    Break With a Book Campaign
    Nora Carr, Ed.D.,, APR, Chief of Schools

  • Gwinnett County Public Schools, Suwanee, GA
    General Obligation (G.O.) Bond Referendum Logo
    Sloan Roach, Executive Director of Communication & Media Relations

  • Instituto Nossa Senhora da Piedade, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
    A School Who Thinks Big! (Billboard, Brochure, Newspaper) 
    José Alessandro de Oliveira, Public Relations Specialist

  • Orange County Public Schools, Orlando, FL
    OCPS Stellar Awards
    Dylan Thomas, Director, Public Relations

  • Pulaski County Special School District, Little Rock, AR
    PCCSD Branding Campaign
    Jessica Duff, Executive Director of Communications

  • Spring Branch ISD, Houston, TX
    Spring Branch ISD State of the Schools Event
    Kristen Cain, Web & Media Production Specialist

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

  • St. Tammany Parish Public Schools, Covington, LA
    STTPS: We Will
    Angela Daviston Dugan, Communications Manager

Honorable Mention

  • Cobb County School District, Marietta, GA
    Pine Mountain Middle School Brand Identity Package
    Randall Dunson, Digital Content Specialist

  • Community Consolidated Schhol District 15, Palatine,
    Re-Branding District 15 Schools
    Morgan Delack, Chief Communications Officer

  • Community Unit School District 300, Algonquin, IL
    District 300 Illinois Exemplary Banners
    Anthony McGinn, Dir., Public Relations & Comm. Services

  • Fort Worth ISD, Fort Worth, TX
    I.M. Terrell Academy for STEM and Visual and Performing Arts Branding
    Barbara Griffith, Senior Communications Officer

  • Garland ISD, Garland, TX
    Wellness Expo
    Jose Mata, Marketing Specialist

  • Greenville ISD, Greenville, TX
    "I Am GISD" Car Decal, Yard Signs & Life Size Cutout Frames
    Helen Williams, Chief Communications Officer; Amy Wade, Community Relations Liaison

  • Gwinnett County Public Schools, Suwanee, GA
    Get Ready...Get Set...Get Registered! Logo
    Laura Nurse, APR, Director of Publications and Public Information

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

  • Kansas City Kansas Public Schools , Kansas City , KS
    Diploma+ Branding
    Melissa Fears, Director of Communications & Marketing

  • Katy ISD, Katy, TX
    Campbell Elementary Cubs Identity Package
    Andrea Grooms, Ph.D., Chief Communications Officer

  • Marietta City Schools, Marietta, GA
    Park Street Elementary
    Tammy Garnes, Dir., Comms., Marketing & PR

  • Marietta City Schools, Marietta, GA
    Mayor's Awards
    Tammy Garnes, Dir., Comms., Marketing & PR

  • Moon Area School District, Moon Township, PA
    Moon Area School District Re-Branding Initiative 2018
    Nina Rizos, School and Community Relations Coordinator

  • Osceola County School District, Kissimmee, FL
    District Logo Redesign Project With Students and Elementary/Middle School Logo Redesign Project
    Dana Schafer, Public Information Officer

  • Rogers Public Schools, Rogers, AR
    Logo Redesign
    Ashley Siwiec, Communications Director; Jason Ivester, Communications Multimedia Specialist

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

  • Valley Christian Schools, Chandler, AZ
    VCS 201819 Expereince Extraordinary Branding Package
    Bryan Winfrey, Director of Communications & Marketing

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Calendar

Excellence

  • Atlanta Public Schools, Atlanta, GA
    2018-2019 Back-to-School Guide and Calendar
    Latisha Gray, APR, Director of Communications; Ian Smith, Executive Director of Communications

  • Bethel School District, Spanaway, WA
    2018-19 Bethel School District Calendar
    Timra Knox, Graphic Design Manager

  • Clover Park School District, Lakewood, WA
    2018-19 District Calendar
    Ben Miller, Community Relations Manager; Shelley Thornton-Simon, Graphic Designer

  • Elyria City Schools, Elyria, OH
    2019 Elyria City School District Calendar
    Amy Higgins, Communication & Marketing Director

  • White Bear Lake Area Schools, White Bear Lake, MN
    2018-19 Activities Calendar
    Marisa Vette, APR, Director of Communications and Community Relations

Merit

  • Berkley School District, Oak Park, MI
    Berkley Schools 2018-19 Calendar: #BerkleyDifference Through the Years
    Jessica Stilger, Communications Director

  • Broadablin-Perth Central School District, Broadalbin, NY
    Innovate: 2018-19 Calendar and Annual Report
    Michele Kelley, Public Information Specialist; Heather Nellis, Public Information Specialist; Lindsay Quackenbusg, Public Information Specialist

  • Collier County Public Schools, Naples, FL
    CCPS Family Organization Station 2018-2019
    Maribel De Armas, Manager, Communications and Design Services

  • El Paso ISD, El Paso, TX
    EPISD Choose Innovation Calendar
    Melissa Martinez, Chief Communications Officer

  • Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, NC
    IGNITE LEARNING: Traditional Calendar and Parent Guide 2018-2019
    Wanda Mobley, Director of Communications

  • Moon Area School District, Moon Township, PA
    2018-2019 Moon Area School District Activities Calendar
    Nina Rizos, School and Community Relations Coordinator

  • Piscataway Township Schools, Piscataway Township, NJ
    2018-2019 School Guide and Calendar
    Judy Palermo, Public Information Officer

  • Southern Westchester BOCES, Harrison, NY
    Model School Calendar
    Jeffrey Braun, Graphic Illustrator

  • Tacoma Public Schools, Tacoma, WA
    2018-2019 Tacoma Public Schools Calendar
    Kathryn McCarthy, Strategic Communications & Marketing Manager

Honorable Mention

  • Capital Region BOCES, Albany, NY
    Pine Bush Central School District Calendar
    Adrienne Leon, APR, Director of Communications & PR

  • Lake Stevens School District, Lake Stevens, WA
    District Calendar & Parent Handbook 2018-2019
    Jayme Taylor, Director of Communications

  • Lancaster Central School District, Lancaster, NY
    "Putting Our Best Foot Forward" 2018-19 District Calendar
    Patricia Burgio, APR, Director of Communications

  • Marion County Public Schools, Ocala, FL
    2018-19 School Calendar
    Kevin Christian, APR, Director of Public Relations & Multimedia Productions

  • Mesquite ISD, Mesquite, TX
    2018-19 ReadPlayTalk Calendar
    Angela Roe, Communications Coordinator

  • North Penn School District, Lansdale, PA
    Celebrate with the North Penn School District 2018-2019 Activities Calendar
    Erika Shaedle, Advertising & Marketing Specialist

  • Osceola County School District, Kissimmee, FL
    School Calendar & Parent Guide 2018-2019
    Dana Schafer, Public Information Officer

  • Questar III BOCES, Castleton, NY
    Catskill CSD Calendar
    Kim Vigars, Senior Graphic Designer

  • Rockland BOCES, West Nyack, NY
    Rockland BOCES 2018-19 School Calendar
    Scott Salotto, Dir. of Comm. & Govt. Rel.; Michele Kessler, Graphic Design

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E-Newsletter (External Audience)

Excellence

  • AASA, Alexandria, VA
    AASA Conference Online Daily
    Jay Goldman, Editor, School Administrator Magazine

  • Arlington Public Schools, Arlington, VA
    APS Friday 5
    Catherine Ashby, Director of Communications

  • Evergreen Park School District 124, Evergreen Park, IL
    D124 E-Newsletter
    Alex Mayster, Communications Coordinator

Merit

  • Anoka-Hennepin School District, Anoka, MN
    Backpack Online E-Newsletter
    Kay Villella, Asst. Dir., Comms. and PR

  • Arlington Public Schools, Arlington, VA
    Making a Diffrence for APS
    Catherine Ashby, Director of Communications

  • Henrico County Public Schools, Henrico, VA
    The Binder E-Newsletter: A Hand-Coded In-House Solution to Family Communication
    Andy Jenks, Director, Communications & Public Relations

  • Houston ISD, Houston, TX
    HISD Bond – Building Excellence
    Christi Landry, Manager Strategic Communications

  • Katonah-Lewisboro School District, Yorktown Heights, NY
    Katonah-Lewisboro School District e-Newsletter
    Lenore Person,

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

  • Somers Central School District, Yorktown Heights, NY
    Tusker Nation
    Amanda Bergen-Peressutti, Communications Specialist

  • Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Virginia Beach, VA
    A Slice of VBCPS
    Erica Yelland, Public Relations Coordinator

Honorable Mention

  • Alameda County Office of Education, Hayward, CA
    California Dashboard Press Release – Alameda County Results
    Michelle Smith McDonald, Director of Communications and Public Affairs

  • Capital Region BOCES, Albany, NY
    Capital Region Career and Tech Update
    Adrienne Leon, APR, Director of Communications & PR

  • Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD, Fort Worth, TX
    EMS ISD E-News
    Chelse Westbrook, Communication Specialist

  • Eastchester Union Free School District, Yorktown Heights, NY
    Eastchester E-News
    Grace Noone, Communications Specialist

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

  • Katy ISD, Katy, TX
    Katy ISD Gold Card News
    Andrea Grooms, Ph.D., Chief Communications Officer

  • North Penn School District, Lansdale, PA
    North Penn E-Matters
    Kaity Andrey, Communications and Development Specialist

  • Sacramento County Office of Education, Sacramento, CA
    CAERC Community E-Newsletter
    Melanie Slootweg, Program Manager, Communications Office

  • St. Tammany Parish Public Schools, Covington, LA
    @sttps eNewsletter
    Chris Yandle, Communications Specialist

  • St. Vrain Valley Schools, Longmont, CO
    The Newsroom – Superintendent Update
    Kerri McDermid, Executive Director of Communications

  • Tacoma Public Schools, Tacoma, WA
    District e-Newsletter
    Rae McNally, Strategic Communications Manager & Webmaster

  • Valhalla Union Free School District, Harrison, NY
    Valhalla Voyages E-News 2018-19
    Natalia Baage-Lord, Public Relations Specialist

  • Valley Christian Schools, Chandler, AZ
    Trojan Talk E-Newsletter
    Bryan Winfrey, Director of Communications & Marketing

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E-Newsletter (Internal & External Audience)

Excellence

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

  • Pittsford Central School District, Pittsford, NY
    Superintendent's E-Newsletter
    Nancy Wayman, APR, Director of Communication

Merit

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

  • Fort Worth ISD, Fort Worth, TX
    Did You Know – E-Newsletter
    Barbara Griffith, Senior Communications Officer

  • Pine-Richland School District, Gibsonia, PA
    Pine-Richland School District eNewsletter
    Rachel Hathhorn, Director of Communications

  • Spring Branch ISD, Houston, TX
    The Top Ten
    Kristen Cain, Web & Media Production Specialist

Honorable Mention

  • Houston ISD, Houston, TX
    HISD Weekly Wrap
    Rebecca Suarez, J.D., Chief Communications Officer

  • Seneca Valley School District, Harmony, PA
    Raider Pride
    Linda Andreassi, Communications Director

  • The Horizon, Jurupa Valley, CA
    The Horizon
    Jenna Saugstad, Director, Communications and Public Relations

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E-Newsletter (Internal Audience)

Excellence

  • Atlanta Public Schools, Atlanta, GA
    Inside APS Employee Weekly Newsletter
    Latisha Gray, APR, Director of Communications; Ian Smith, Executive Director of Communications

Merit

  • Bethel School District, Spanaway, WA
    E-Newsletter: Bethel Staff News
    Conor Christofferson, Communications Manager

  • Central Kitsap School District, Silverdale, WA
    On the Inside: News for CK Schools Employees
    RandaLyn Novick, Community Relations

  • Clover Park School District, Lakewood, WA
    News Briefs
    Ben Miller, Community Relations Manager; Shelley Thornton-Simon, Graphic Designer

  • Gresham-Barlow School District, Gresham, OR
    The Insider – Employee E-Newsletter – Jan/Feb 2019
    Athena Vadnais, APR, Communications Director

  • Marietta City Schools, Marietta, GA
    Board Notes
    Tammy Garnes, Dir., Comms., Marketing & PR

  • San Diego County Office of Education, San Diego, CA
    Inspire Newsletter
    Stacy Brandt, Communications Specialist

Honorable Mention

  • FNSBSD, Fairbanks, AK
    District Digest Newsletter
    Heather Rauenhorst, Executive Director of Communication Development & Engagement

  • Questar III BOCES, Castleton, NY
    AP Highlights
    Brian Radewitz, Communications Specialist

  • St. Tammany Parish Public Schools, Covington, LA
    Trey's Team Talk
    Meredith Mendez, Director of Communications

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Excellence in Writing

Excellence

  • Bethel School District, Spanaway, WA
    Get to Know Your Principal: Elk Plains Tom Mitchell
    Conor Christofferson, Communications Manager

  • Gwinnett County Public Schools, Suwanee, GA
    GCPS Grad Enjoys 'Sweet' Success With Cookie Company
    Laura Nurse, APR, Director of Publications and Public Information

  • Kent Intermediate School District , Grand Rapids, MI
    Understanding What the Fuss Is All About: A Primer on the M-Step
    Allison Kaufman, APR, Director, Communications & Marketing

  • Schaumburg School District 54, Schaumburg, IL
    Flexible Seating in District 54 Classrooms Helps to Ensure Student Success
    Jennifer Waldorf, Communications Specialist

  • Spring Branch ISD, Houston, TX
    Spring Branch ISD a Pencil With a Point
    Linda Buchman, Commuity Relations Officer

Merit

  • Bethel School District, Spanaway, WA
    10 More Bethel Myths
    Conor Christofferson, Communications Manager

  • California School Boards Association, West Sacramento, CA
    Trial by Fire: Schools Rebuild After the 2017 Wildfires
    Troy Flint, Senior Director of Communications; Hugh Biggar, Staff Writer

  • California School Boards Association, West Sacramento, CA
    Put to the Test: Grading Jerry Brown on Education
    Troy Flint, Senior Director of Communications

  • Capital Region BOCES, Albany, NY
    Let Them Play: Encouraging Youth Sports in the Helicopter Parent Era
    Adrienne Leon, APR, Director of Communications & PR

  • Capital Region BOCES, Albany, NY
    Bringing the Lessons of Restorative Justice Home
    Adrienne Leon, APR, Director of Communications & PR

  • Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD, Fort Worth, TX
    Selling to the Sellers: Engaging Area Realtors as District Ambassadors and Hosting a Successful Realtor Conference
    Megan Overman, Director of Communications

  • Fayette County Public School System, Fayetteville, GA
    Students Escape Chemistry Class With Help From the Fayette County Education Foundation
    Melinda Berry-Dreisbach, Public Information Officer

  • Glens Falls City Schools, Glens Falls, NY
    Rigor + Relevance + Relationships = High-Impact Learning
    Skye Heritage, Communications Director

  • Greenville ISD, Greenville, TX
    From 0-30 to Superbowl: John Franklin-Myers' Story of Extreme Grit
    Helen Williams, Chief Communications Officer

  • Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, NC
    Legislative Breakfast – Script
    Nora Carr, Ed.D.,, APR, Chief of Schools

  • Gwinnett County Public Schools, Suwanee, GA
    It's No Joke ... 'Think Before You Post' Campaign AIMS to Halt Online Hoax Threats
    Laura Nurse, APR, Director of Publications and Public Information

  • Houston ISD, Houston, TX
    Op-Ed: "Lathan: For HISD, School Starts With New Possibilities, Bold Vision"
    Rebecca Suarez, J.D., Chief Communications Officer

  • Marion County Public Schools, Ocala, FL
    Golden Apple Teacher of the Year Speech
    Kevin Christian, APR, Director of Public Relations & Multimedia Productions

  • Marion County Public Schools, Ocala, FL
    Superintendent's Graduation Speech
    Kevin Christian, APR, Director of Public Relations & Multimedia Productions

  • Southern Westchester BOCES, Harrison, NY
    Emergency Prep: EMS Students Take Part in Hospital Drill
    Alicia Smith, Public Realtions Specialist

  • Spring ISD, Houston, TX
    Spring High School Sophomore Swims in a Lane of His Own
    Tiffany Dunne-Oldfield, Chief Communications Officer

  • Tacoma Public Schools, Tacoma, WA
    Iraqi Brother and Sister, Saif and Elaf, Pursue Their American Dream
    Kathryn McCarthy, Strategic Communications & Marketing Manager

Honorable Mention

  • Ann Arbor Public Schools, Ann Arbor, MI
    Community High School's Beloved Matriarch Is Still Going Strong - and Loving It - After 33 Years
    Jo Mathis, AAPS News Editor

  • Brewster Central Schools, Brewster, NY
    Wells Students Work to Eliminate Plastic Waste
    Jennifer Garry, Communications Specialist

  • Brewster Central Schools, Brewster, NY
    Sixth-Grade Students Celebrate Grandparents Day at Wells Middle School
    Jennifer Garry, Communications Specialist

  • California School Boards Association, West Sacramento, CA
    The Price of Inequality
    Troy Flint, Senior Director of Communications; Kimberly Sellery, Managing Editor; Kerry Macklin, Graphic Designer Manager

  • Corona-Norco USD, Norco, CA
    Grits to Goals: Stories of the Future Ready Students: Meet Alyssa White
    Evita Tapia-Gonzales, M.P.A., Communications Director

  • Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD, Fort Worth, TX
    Elementary Schools Focus on Character Building With Emphasis on Kindness
    Chelse Westbrook, Communication Specialist

  • Edmond Public Schools, Edmond, OK
    You Made a Difference! Positive Outcomes of the Teacher Walkout
    Susan Parks-Schlepp, Public Information Officer; Debbie Bendick, Associate Superintendent of Secondary Education

  • Fayetteville-Manilus CSD, Manilus, NY
    Fuzzy Friends Engage Children With Autism in Instruction
    Nany Cole, Public Information Specialist

  • Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, NC
    Congressional Testimony for Hearing on "Crumbling Schools and Underpaid Teachers" – Public School Infrastructure Needs
    Nora Carr, Ed.D.,, APR, Chief of Schools

  • Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, NC
    Break With a Book Campaign – Opinion Piece
    Nora Carr, Ed.D.,, APR, Chief of Schools

  • Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, NC
    Break With a Book Campaign – Opinion Piece News & Record
    Nora Carr, Ed.D.,, APR, Chief of Schools

  • Houston ISD, Houston, TX
    Superintendent's Remarks for Yates High School Grand Opening
    Christi Landry, Manager Strategic Communications

  • Houston ISD, Houston, TX
    On the Rise: Houston ISD Turnaround Initiative Reaps Rewards After First Year
    Rebecca Suarez, J.D., Chief Communications Officer

  • Jefferson Parish Schools, Harvey, LA
    Jefferson Parish Schools Superintendent: "We're in a Fight for Kids' Futures"
    Cade Brumley, Ed.D., Superintendent

  • L'Anse Creuse Public Schools, Clinton Township, MI
    Celebrating Community Service Learning
    Kelly Allen, Director for Public and Community Relations

  • Lewisville ISD, Lewisville, TX
    Indian Creek Elementary Pals Around With Discovery Village
    Amanda Brim, Chief Communications Officer

  • Lincoln Public Schools, Lincoln, NV
    Graduation Marks End of Journey, Beginning of Another
    Jason Keese, Communications Specialist

  • Mahopac Central School District, Mahopac, NY
    Mahopac Sophomores Hear a Story Like No Other About Humanity
    Laura Lee Holmbo, Communications Consultant

  • Marietta City Schools, Marietta, GA
    MHS Exceptional Students Manage Successful Coffee Cart for More Than a Decade
    Tammy Garnes, Dir., Comms., Marketing & PR

  • Newton County School System, Covington, GA
    Meet Booker T. Pug
    Sherri Davis, Director of Public Relations

  • Newton County School System, Covington, GA
    From the NFL to Teacher of the Year – Mr. Lewis Kelly
    Sherri Davis, Director of Public Relations

  • Prosper ISD, Prosper, TX
    It's Not Just Kids' Play Anymore
    Racy Grant, Communications

  • Questar III BOCES, Castleton, NY
    Student Finds an Opportunity at Curtis Lumber
    Jason Laz, Communications Specialist

  • Rutherford County Schools, Murfreesboro, TN
    Practicing Empathy
    Keith Ryan Cartwright, Communications Specialist

  • Rutherford County Schools, Murfreesboro, TN
    True Sisterhood
    James Evans, APR, Communications Director

  • San Diego County Office of Education, San Diego, CA
    A Refuge for Young Mothers
    Samantha Womack, Communications Specialist

  • Sedalia School District #200, Sedalia, MO
    Team SCREAM at FIRST World Championships
    Bob Satnan, Communications Director

  • Shawnee Mission School District, Overland Park, KS
    Giving Students Choice and Voice: Personalized Learning Helps Students Reach New Heights
    David Smith, Chief Communications Officer

  • Special School District of St. Louis County, Town & Country, MO
    Making a Difference
    Cathy Tweedie, APR, Communications Manager

  • Spring ISD, Houston, TX
    Spring ISD Educator Named 2018 ESL Teacher of the Year by the Texas Association for Bilingual Education
    Tiffany Dunne-Oldfield, Chief Communications Officer

  • Texas Association of School Boards, Austin, TX
    'Better Together'
    Roger White, Managing Editor

  • Texas Association of School Boards, Austin, TX
    A Century of Service
    Roger White, Managing Editor

  • Texas Association of School Boards, Austin, TX
    All Together Now
    Roger White, Managing Editor

  • Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Virginia Beach, VA
    Hero Police Dog Travels Across States to Thank Students
    Rosemary Gladden, Public Relations Coordinator

  • West-MEC, Glendale, AZ
    Energizing Education to Spark Change
    Kyle Backer, Communications Specialist

  • Yorkville CUSD 115, Yorkville, IL
    Y Not Say Something
    Kristine Liptrot, APR, Director of Communications & Community Engagement

  • Ysleta ISD, El Paso, TX
    Class of 2018 Superintendent Speech
    Patricia Ayala, Chief Communications Officer

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Finance Publication

Excellence

  • Broadablin-Perth Central School District, Broadalbin, NY
    Patriot Press Special Budget Edition
    Michele Kelley, Public Information Specialist

  • Newton County School System, Covington, GA
    NCSS SPLOST Brochure
    Sherri Davis, Director of Public Relations

  • Newton County School System, Covington, GA
    NCSS SPLOST Flyer
    Sherri Davis, Director of Public Relations

Merit

  • Adams 12 Five Star Schools, Thornton, CO
    2018 Mill Levy Override Investment Flyers
    Joe Ferdani, APR, Chief Communications Officer

  • Arlington Public Schools, Arlington, VA
    School Board's Adopted FY 2019-28 Capital Improvement Plan
    Catherine Ashby, Director of Communications

  • Arlington Public Schools, Arlington, VA
    2018 School Bond Flyer
    Catherine Ashby, Director of Communications

  • Lincoln Public Schools, Lincoln, NE
    LPS Proposed Budget Flyer
    Mary Kay Roth, Communications Director

  • Mesa Public Schools, Mesa, AZ
    2018-19 Budget Preview
    Heidi Hurst, Supervisor, Communications and Marketing

Honorable Mention

  • Arkport Central School District, Arkport, NY
    May 2018 Budget Newsletter
    Laura Ryan, Communications Specialist

  • Bethel School District, Spanaway, WA
    Bethel Bond Campaign
    Douglas Boyles, Director of Communications

  • FNSBSD, Fairbanks, AK
    2019-2020 Proposed Budget
    Heather Rauenhorst, Executive Director of Communication Development & Engagement

  • Hendrick Hudson School District, Montrose, NY
    Capital Projeect Communication Campaign
    Karen Hoffman, Communications Specialist; Maria IIardi, Graphic Designer

  • Marcellus Central School District, Marcellus, NY
    May 2018 Budget Newsletter
    Laura Ryan, Communication Specialist

  • Mesa Public Schools, Mesa, AZ
    Bond and Budget Override Fact Sheet
    Heidi Hurst, Supervisor, Communications and Marketing

  • Moravia Central School District, Moravia, NY
    May 2018 Budget Newsletter
    Laura Ryan, Communications Specialist

  • Questar III BOCES, Castleton, NY
    Troy CSD Budget Newsletter
    Kim Vigars, Senior Graphic Designer; Erin Clary, Communications Specialist

  • Vancouver Public Schools, Vancouver, WA
    2019 Levy Facts Brochure
    Tara Cox, Communications Specialist

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Handbook

Excellence

  • Rockford Public Schools District 205, Rockford, IL
    Rockford Public Schools Communication Manual
    Earl Dotson Jr., APR, Chief Communications Officer

Merit

  • Lincoln Public Schools, Lincoln, NE
    Behavior Management Best Practices Handbook
    Mary Kay Roth, Communications Director

Honorable Mention

  • Adams 12 Five Star Schools, Thornton, CO
    ELL Guidebook
    Joe Ferdani, APR, Chief Communications Officer

  • Arlington Public Schools, Arlington, VA
    Guidebook for Parents – Elementary, Middle and High School
    Catherine Ashby, Director of Communications

  • Fort Bend ISD, Sugar Land, TX
    FBISD High School Course Selection Guide
    Veronica Sopher, Chief Communications Officer

  • LINK Strategic Partners, Washington, DC
    My School DC School Directory
    Michael Akin, President

  • 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

  • Houston ISD, Houston, TX
    How a Bill Becomes a Law in Texas
    Rebecca Suarez, J.D., Chief Communications Officer

  • Lincoln Public Schools, Lincoln, NE
    LPS Think Green Infographic
    Mary Kay Roth, Communications Director

  • Ysleta ISD, El Paso, TX
    YISD Homestead Exemption Informational Video
    Patricia Ayala, Chief Communications Officer

Merit

  • Alameda County Office of Education, Hayward, CA
    California School Funding Crisis
    Michelle Smith McDonald, Director of Communications and Public Affairs

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

  • FNSBSD, Fairbanks, AK
    2018-19 Recommended Budget Infographic
    Heather Rauenhorst, Executive Director of Communication Development & Engagement

Honorable Mention

  • Greenville ISD, Greenville, TX
    Tax Ratification Election graphic explainer
    Helen Williams, Chief Communications Officer

  • Hampton City Schools, Hampton, VA
    Hampton City Schools Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Proposed Budget at a Glance
    Kellie Goral, Executive Director of PR & Marketing

  • St. Tammany Parish Public Schools, Covington, LA
    School Fast Facts
    Angela Daviston Dugan, Communications Manager

  • York County School Division, Yorktown, VA
    So You Want To Be More Social
    Jordan White, Digital Communications and Marketing Specialist

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Internet/Intranet Website

Excellence

Merit

Honorable Mention

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Magazine

Excellence

  • AASA, Alexandria, VA
    School Administrator Magazine
    Jay Goldman, Editor, School Administrator Magazine

  • California School Boards Association, West Sacramento, CA
    California Schools: The Price of Inequality
    Troy Flint, Senior Director of Communications; Kimberly Sellery, Managing Editor; Hugh Biggar, Staff Writer; Andrew Cummins, Staff Writer; Kerry Macklin, Graphic Designer Manager

  • California School Boards Association, West Sacramento, CA
    California Schools: Safer Schools
    Troy Flint, Senior Director of Communications; Kimberly Sellery, Managing Editor; Hugh Biggar, Staff Writer; Andrew Cummins, Staff writer; Kerry Macklin, Graphic Designer Manager

  • Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, NC
    IGNITE Magazine – Fall 2018
    Wanda Mobley, Director of Communications

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

  • St. Vrain Valley Schools, Longmont, CO
    St. Vrainnovation Magazine
    Kerri McDermid, Executive Director of Communications

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

  • The Pingry School, Basking Ridge, NJ
    The Pingry Review: Winter 2018-19
    Greg Waxberg, Communications Writer

  • The Pingry School, Basking Ridge, NJ
    The Pingry Review: Fall 2018
    Greg Waxberg, Communications Writer

  • The Pingry School, Basking Ridge, NJ
    The Pingry Review: Summer 2018
    Greg Waxberg, Communications Writer

Merit

  • DeKalb County School District, Stone Mountain, GA
    WE are DCSD Magazine
    Robyn Belzer, Communications Specialist II

  • Fox Chapel Area School District, Pittsburgh, PA
    IN Fox Chapel Area Spring 2018
    Bonnie Berzonski, Coordinator of Communications

  • Kern High School District, Bakersrfield, CA
    Kern High Achieve Magazine: Fall 2018
    Stan Green, Director, School Support Services

  • Kern High School District, Bakersrfield, CA
    Kern High Achieve Magazine: Winter 2018
    Stan Green, Director, School Support Services

  • North Kansas City Schools, Kansas City, MO
    NKC Schools Innovative Education Programs
    Susan Hiland, Director of Media and Public Relations

Honorable Mention

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

  • Fort Thomas Independent Schools, Fort Thomas, KY
    Traditions – District Magazine
    Peggy Hughes, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent

  • Fox Chapel Area School District, Pittsburgh, PA
    IN Fox Chapel Area Summer 2018
    Bonnie Berzonski, Coordinator of Communications

  • Irving ISD, Irving, TX
    Ignite! The Premier Magazine for Irving ISD
    Tierney Tinnin, Executive Director of Communications

  • Kern High School District, Bakersrfield, CA
    Kern High Achieve Magazine: Spring 2018
    Stan Green, Director, School Support Services

  • Kern High School District, Bakersrfield, CA
    Kern High Achieve Magazine: Summer 2018
    Stan Green, Director, School Support Services

  • L'Anse Creuse Public Schools, Clinton Township, MI
    Living L'Anse Creuse Magazine
    Kelly Allen, Director for Public and Community Relations; Melissa Tilley, Communications Technician

  • Marion County Public Schools, Ocala, FL
    "Class Acts" in Ocala Style Magazine
    Kevin Christian, APR, Director of Public Relations & Multimedia Productions

  • Mesa Public Schools, Mesa, AZ
    Achieve Fall/Winter 2018-19
    Heidi Hurst, Supervisor, Communications and Marketing

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Marketing Materials

Excellence

  • Elyria City Schools, Elyria, OH
    Enrollment Digital Billboards
    Amy Higgins, Communication & Marketing Director

  • Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, NC
    Great Choices for Students Campaign
    Nora Carr, Ed.D.,, APR, Chief of Schools

  • Highline Public Schools, Burien, WA
    Highline Recruiting
    Mandi LeCompte, Communications Manager

  • Mesquite ISD, Mesquite, TX
    ReadPlayTalk Bus Signs
    Laura Jobe, Executive Director - Communications

  • Spring ISD, Houston, TX
    State of the District 2019
    Tiffany Dunne-Oldfield, Chief Communications Officer

Merit

  • El Paso ISD, El Paso, TX
    Download the EPISD App!
    Melissa Martinez, Chief Communications Officer

  • Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, NC
    Legislative Breakfast Collateral Materials
    Nora Carr, Ed.D.,, APR, Chief of Schools

  • Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, NC
    Break With a Book
    Nora Carr, Ed.D.,, APR, Chief of Schools

  • Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, NC
    GCS Fact Sheets
    Wanda Mobley, Director of Communications

  • LINK Strategic Partners, Washington, DC
    North Shore School District: Future in Action
    Michael Akin, President

  • Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES, Utica, NY
    Career & Technical Education Brochure
    Jean Palmer, Senior Public Relations Specialist

  • South Sioux City Community Schools , South Sioux CIty, NE
    C it – Say it! Marketing Campaign
    Lance Swanson, Director of Communication & Foundation

  • Texas Association of School Boards, Austin, TX
    TASB Special Education Solutions Members' Conference 2019 Flier/Ad
    Karen Strong, Associate Executive Director, Communications

Honorable Mention

  • Arlington Public Schools, Arlington, VA
    APS Quick Facts
    Catherine Ashby, Director of Communications

  • Clarksville-Montgomery County School System, Clarksville, TN
    CMCSS Pathways to Your Future Brochure
    Courtney Wix, Digital Design and Content Specialist

  • Clarksville-Montgomery County School System, Clarksville, TN
    Nontraditional Early Post-Secondary Opportunities Brochure
    Courtney Wix, Digital Design and Content Specialist

  • Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES, Utica, NY
    EPIC Conference
    Jean Palmer, Senior Public Relations Specialist

  • Prosper ISD, Prosper, TX
    Teacher Salary Schedule
    Christal Hankey, Communications Specialist

  • Questar III BOCES, Castleton, NY
    Hoosic Valley CSD Superintendent Search Brochure
    Dan Sherman, Director of Communications; Kim Vigars, Graphic Designer

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Marketing Materials (Electronic)

Excellence

Merit

Honorable Mention

  • Marietta City Schools, Marietta, GA
    Welcome to Marietta City Schools
    Tammy Garnes, Dir., Comms., Marketing & PR

  • Ysleta ISD, El Paso, TX
    "Start ... Grow ... Succeed ... at the District" Recruitment Campaign
    Patricia Ayala, Chief Communications Officer

  • Ysleta ISD, El Paso, TX
    Digital Marketing for the New Thomas Manor Elementary School
    Patricia Ayala, Chief Communications Officer

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Marketing Publication

Excellence

  • Fort Worth ISD, Fort Worth, TX
    Fort Worth ISD Pre-K Marketing Publications
    Barbara Griffith, Senior Communications Officer

  • Greenville ISD, Greenville, TX
    I Am GISD Brochure
    Helen Williams, Chief Communications Officer

  • Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, NC
    Choice Catalog
    Wanda Mobley, Director of Communications

  • Nassau BOCES, Garden City, NY
    Long Island High School for the Arts Viewbook
    Angela Marshall, Public Information Officer

  • Park Hill School District, Kansas City, MO
    Park Hill Proud Report
    Nicole Kirby, APR, Director of Communications

  • Red Clay Consolidated School District, Wilmington, DE
    High School Course Catalog
    Christina Moran, Project Coordinator

  • Ysleta ISD, El Paso, TX
    2018 Fine Arts Bus Wrap
    Patricia Ayala, Chief Communications Officer

Merit

  • Clover Park School District, Lakewood, WA
    District Improvement Plan 2018-2023
    Shelley Thornton-Simon, Graphic Designer; Leslie Deal, Publications Manager

  • Houston ISD, Houston, TX
    Transportation Recruitment
    Alejandro Banegas, Multimedia Manager

  • Houston ISD, Houston, TX
    Stand With HISD
    Rebecca Suarez, J.D., Chief Communications Officer

  • Pulaski County Special School District, Little Rock, AR
    Where Purpose Comes Alive
    Jessica Duff, Executive Director of Communications

  • Ysleta ISD, El Paso, TX
    Thomas Manor Elementary School Information Campaign
    Patricia Ayala, Chief Communications Officer

Honorable Mention

  • Arlington Public Schools, Arlington, VA
    Dual Immersion Program Brochure
    Catherine Ashby, Director of Communications

  • Colégio Notre Dame Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
    Juntos Podemos Transformer O Mundo (Subway, Newspaper) 
    José Alessandro de Oliveira,

  • Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD, Fort Worth, TX
    EMS ISD Realtor Marketing Materials Package
    Chelse Westbrook, Communication Specialist

  • Garland ISD, Garland, TX
    GISD Identity Package
    Jose Mata, Marketing Specialist

  • Harris County Department of Education, Houston, TX
    Superintendents Newsletter
    Carol Vaughn, Manager of Communications

  • Houston ISD, Houston, TX
    National School Breakfast Week
    Alejandro Banegas, Multimedia Manager

  • Houston ISD, Houston, TX
    HISD Police Department Recruitment
    Alejandro Banegas, Multimedia Manager

  • Houston ISD, Houston, TX
    Nutrition Services Flyer
    Alejandro Banegas, Multimedia Manager

  • Houston ISD, Houston, TX
    ParentUniversity
    Rebecca Suarez, J.D., Chief Communications Officer

  • Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES, Utica, NY
    Career & Technical Education Center Program Guide 2019-20
    Jean Palmer, Senior Public Relations Specialist

  • Orange County Public Schools, Orlando, FL
    2019-20 Magnet Program Guide
    Dylan Thomas, Director, Public Relations

  • Questar III BOCES, Castleton, NY
    Learn & Prosper Invitation
    Dan Sherman, Director of Communications

  • St. Vrain Valley Schools, Longmont, CO
    Future Leader Bus Branding
    Kerri McDermid, Executive Director of Communications

  • Sun Prairie Area School District, Sun Prairie, WI
    Sun Prairie Area School District Viewbook
    Patti Lux-Weber, Communications and Engagement Officer

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Podcasting/Audio

Excellence

Merit

Honorable Mention

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Print Newsletter (External Audience)

Merit

  • Farmington Public Schools, Farmington, MI
    UpDate
    Lynne Meyer, Communications Specialist

  • Monticello Central School District, Monticello, NY
    Panther Post
    Courtney Bonfante, Public Information Officer

  • Pocantico Hills School, Sleepy Hollow, NY
    Pocantico Hills School Newsletter
    Cara Matthews, Public Relations Specialist

  • Queensbury Union Free School District, Queensbury, NY
    Connections Newsletter
    Taryn Kane, Communications Specialist; Chris Crucetti; Gigi Gabriel Dillmann

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

Honorable Mention

  • California School Boards Association, West Sacramento, CA
    California School News
    Troy Flint, Senior Director of Communications; Kimberly Sellery, Managing Editor; Hugh Biggar, Staff Writer; Andrew Cummins, Staff Writer; Kerry Macklin, Graphic Designer Manager

  • Clover Park School District, Lakewood, WA
    Inside Schools
    Ben Miller, Community Relations Manager; Shelley Thornton-Smith, Graphic Designer

  • Garland ISD, Garland, TX
    ConnectEd
    Jose Mata, Marketing Specialist

  • Gresham-Barlow School District, Gresham, OR
    Building Blocks Quaterly Newsletter: Fall 2018 and Winter 2019
    Athena Vadnais, APR, Communications Director

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

  • Lincoln Public Schools, Lincoln, NE
    Community News
    Mary Kay Roth, Communications Director

  • Mesquite ISD, Mesquite, TX
    MISD Matters
    Laura Jobe, Executive Director - Communications

  • Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Savannah, GA
    SCCPSS Print Newsletter Insert
    Sheila Blanco, Public Information Manager

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Print Newsletter (Internal & External Audience)

Merit

  • Pattonville School District, St. Ann, MO
    Pattonville Highlights District newsletter (December 2018, June 2018)
    Mickey Schoonover, APR, Director School-Coummunity Relations; School-Community Team

Honorable Mention

  • Elyria City Schools, Elyria, OH
    The Elyria Schools Pioneer Press
    Amy Higgins, Communication & Marketing Director

  • Pittsford Central School District, Pittsford, NY
    Pittsford School District News
    Nancy Wayman, APR, Director of Communication

  • Southern Westchester BOCES, Harrison, NY
    Tools of the Trade Newsletter
    Jeffrey Braun, Graphic Illustrator

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Print Newsletter (Internal Audience)

Merit

  • Orange County Public Schools, Orlando, FL
    Orange Peal
    Dylan Thomas, Director, Public Relations

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Social Media

Excellence

Merit

Honorable Mention

  • Ascension Public Schools, Donaldsonville, LA
    #FridayFaces
    Jackie Tisdell, Public Information Officer

  • Evergreen Park School District 124, Evergreen Park, IL
    D124 Twitter Campaign
    Alex Mayster, Communications Coordinator

  • Fayette County Public Schools, Fayetteville, GA
    District Social Media – Facebook
    Nia Washington, Public Information Specialist

  • Gresham-Barlow School District, Gresham, OR
    Gresham-Barlow School District Facebook Account
    Athena Vadnais, APR, Communications Director

  • Highline Public Schools, Burien, WA
    #HighlineGratitude
    Tove Tupper, Assistant Director of Communications

  • Marietta City Schools, Marietta, GA
    Keeping the Community "In the Know" Using Instagram Stories
    Tammy Garnes, Dir., Comms., Marketing & PR

  • Pittsford Central School District, Pittsford, NY
    Rainbow Classic
    Nancy Wayman, APR, Director of Communication

  • Prosper ISD, Prosper, TX
    District Social Media
    Christal Hankey, Communications Specialist

  • Richmond Community Schools, Richmond, IN
    Social Media
    Bridget Hazelbaker, Director of Communications

  • School District 54, Schaumburg, IL
    #54Happiness
    Terri McHugh, APR, Executive Director Community Relations

  • South Glens Fall Central School District, South Glens Fall, NY
    #WeBelieveinSGF: Social Media in South Glens Falls CSD
    Monica Lester, Public Information Specialist

  • Spring ISD, Houston, TX
    #WelcomeSpringISD
    Tiffany Dunne-Oldfield, Chief Communications Officer

  • St. Tammany Parish Public Schools, Covington, LA
    This is STPPS
    Chris Yandle, Communications Specialist

  • St. Tammany Parish Public Schools, Covington, LA
    #STPPSGrads
    Chris Yandle, Communications Specialist

  • St. Tammany Parish Public Schools, Covington, LA
    Telling the STTPS Story
    Angela Daviston Dugan, Communications Manager

  • Stafford Public Schools, Stafford, VA
    Stafford County Public Schools Social Media
    Julie Paterson, Communication Digital Manager

  • Topeka Public Schools, Topeka, KS
    Social Media
    Misty Kruger, Director of Communications

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Special Purpose Publication

Excellence

  • Arlington Public Schools, Arlington, VA
    Department Briefing Reports
    Catherine Ashby, Director of Communications

  • Calgary Catholic School District, Calgary, AB
    Dual-Credit Program Flat-Cards
    Sandra Borowski, Communication Specialist

  • Capital Region BOCES, Albany, NY
    BOCES of New York State 2019 Data Report
    Adrienne Leon, APR, Director of Communications & PR

  • Central New York Regional Information Center, Syracuse, NY
    Beyond the Buzz
    CNYRIC e-Communications Team

  • Dubuque Community Schools, Dubuque, IA
    2018-2023 Strategic Plan
    Mike Cyze, Director of Community Relations

  • Fort Bend ISD, Sugar Land, TX
    The School in the Sea
    Veronica Sopher, Chief Communications Officer

  • Fort Worth ISD, Fort Worth, TX
    Online Registration Reference Guide
    Barbara Griffith, Senior Communications Officer

  • Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, NC
    Break With a Book Campaign – Communication Toolkit for Schools
    Nora Carr, Ed.D.,, APR, Chief of Schools

  • Gwinnett County Public Schools, Suwanee, GA
    Behavorial Health Poster
    Sloan Roach, Executive Director of Communication & Media Relations

  • Gwinnett County Public Schools, Suwanee, GA
    Think Before You Post Poster (Online Threat Reduction Campaign)
    Sloan Roach, Executive Director of Communication & Media Relations

  • Monroe School District , Monroe, WA
    #WeAreMSD Special Safety Edition
    Erin Zacharda, Director of Communications

  • Orange County Public Schools, Orlando, FL
    2018-2019 Pocket Guide
    Dylan Thomas, Director, Public Relations

  • P/NW BOCES, Yorktown Heights, NY
    Mandarin Studies Brochure
    Ellen Lane, Director, School Communications; Tricia Herbold, Art Director & Graphic Design Specialist

  • San Diego County Office of Education, San Diego, CA
    End of an Era
    Stacy Brandt, Communications Specialist

  • St. Michael-Albertville Schools, Mahtomedi, MN
    Community Education Brochure
    Beth Holsen, Designer

  • Texas Association of School Boards, Austin, TX
    TASB Summer Leadership Institute 2018 Learning Journal
    Karen Strong, Associate Executive Director, Communications

  • Texas Association of School Boards, Austin, TX
    Risk Management Stewardship Report
    Karen Strong, Associate Executive Director, Communications

Merit

  • Atlanta Public Schools, Atlanta, GA
    APyeS! Awards Program Booklet
    Latisha Gray, APR, Director of Communications; Ian Smith, Executive Director of Communications

  • Capital Region BOCES, Albany, NY
    Copyright Basics for Students & Educators: How to Stay on the Right Side of the Law
    Adrienne Leon, APR, Director of Communications & PR

  • Capital Region BOCES, Albany, NY
    Vaping 101: What Every Parent Should Know
    Adrienne Leon, APR, Director of Communications & PR

  • Capital Region BOCES, Albany, NY
    Making the Tough Call: Dampen the Drama Surrounding School Closings and Delays
    Adrienne Leon, APR, Director of Communications & PR

  • Clarksville Montgomery County School System, Clarksville, TN
    African American Legacy Trail
    Anthony Johnson, Dir., Community Relations and Continuous Improvements

  • Fayetteville Public Schools, Fayetteville, AR
    FHS Class of 2018: By the Numbers Newspaper Ad
    Alan Wilbourn, Public Information Officer

  • Garland ISD, Garland, TX
    JA BizTown One-pager
    Jose Mata, Marketing Specialist

  • Gwinnett County Public Schools, Suwanee, GA
    Refreshed Quality-Plus Teaching Strategies Ringbook
    Sloan Roach, Executive Director of Communication & Media Relations

  • Gwinnett County Public Schools, Suwanee, GA
    Phishing Poster (Information Security Campaign)
    Sloan Roach, Executive Director of Communication & Media Relations

  • Hampton City Schools, Hampton, VA
    9th Annual Boys Conference
    Kellie Goral, Executive Director of PR & Marketing

  • Henrico County Public Schools, Henrico, VA
    Amy's Passport: A New Superintendent's Reflections and Policy Blueprint
    Andy Jenks, Director, Communications & Public Relations

  • Highline Public Schools, Burien, WA
    Highline Brand Guidelines
    Mandi LeCompte, Communications Manager

  • Houston ISD, Houston, TX
    Houston ISD Legislative Agenda
    Rebecca Suarez, J.D., Chief Communications Officer

  • Houston ISD, Houston, TX
    HISD Cares Scholarship Poster
    Rebecca Suarez, J.D., Chief Communications Officer

  • Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES, Utica, NY
    2019-20 Service Directory
    Jean Palmer, Senior Public Relations Specialist

  • P/NW BOCES, Yorktown Heights, NY
    SCI21 Ride the Waves: Sounds and Light
    Tricia Herbold, Art Director & Graphic Design Specialist

  • P/NW BOCES, Yorktown Heights, NY
    Curriculum Matters
    Tricia Herbold, Art Director & Graphic Design Specialist

  • P/NW BOCES, Yorktown Heights, NY
    Writing: Journey & Destination (32nd Annual Young Authors Conference)
    Tricia Herbold, Art Director & Graphic Design Specialist

  • Prosper ISD, Prosper, TX
    Summer Professional Development Catalog
    Christal Hankey, Communications Specialist

  • Socorro ISD, El Paso, TX
    Team SISD – Right Choice for Endless Opportunities Flip Book
    Daniel Escobar, Chief Communications Officer

  • Socorro ISD, El Paso, TX
    Stand and Deliver Postcard
    Daniel Escobar, Chief Communications Officer

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

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

  • Vancouver Public Schools, Vancouver, WA
    Kindergarten Jump Start 2018 Posters
    Tara Cox, Communications Specialist

  • Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Virginia Beach, VA
    Talking About Threats With Your Child
    Lauren Nolasco, APR, Director of Communications

  • York County School Division, Yorktown, VA
    FY18-22 Stategic Plan Brochure
    Katherine Goff, Public Relations and Communication Officer

  • Yorkville CUSD 115, Yorkville, IL
    Technology Guidebook for Parents
    Kristine Liptrot, APR, Director of Communications & Community Engagement

Honorable Mention

  • Arlington Public Schools, Arlington, VA
    APS Strategic Plan Brochure
    Catherine Ashby, Director of Communications

  • Arlington Public Schools, Arlington, VA
    Connecting With Our Community
    Catherine Ashby, Director of Communications

  • Atlanta Public Schools, Atlanta, GA
    Silver Star Retirement Luncheon Program
    Latisha Gray, APR, Director of Communications; Ian Smith, Executive Director of Communications

  • Berrien RESA, Berrien Springs, MI
    Community Conversation: A Toolkit for a Student-Led Event
    Karen Heath, Supervisor of Communications

  • Capital Region BOCES, Albany, NY
    Crisis Communications Tips for School Leaders
    Adrienne Leon, APR, Director of Communications & PR

  • Capital Region BOCES, Albany, NY
    Parent-Teacher Communications Toolkit
    Adrienne Leon, APR, Director of Communications & PR

  • Dekalb County Schools, Stone Mountain, GA
    Brand Identity Style Guide
    Justin Thomas, Graphic Designer

  • El Dorado Public Schools USD 490, El Dorado, KS
    Wildcat Preschool Brochure
    Kimberly Koop, Director of Information Services

  • Elmhurst CUSD 205, Elmhurst, IL
    Future Focused November 6 Referendum
    Beverly Redmond, Executive Director of Communications

  • Garland ISD, Garland, TX
    Choose Garland ISD Ad
    Jose Mata, Marketing Specialist

  • Hampton City Schools, Hampton, VA
    Portrait of a Hampton Educator
    Kellie Goral, Executive Director of PR & Marketing

  • Houston ISD, Houston, TX
    Funders Meeting Brochure
    Rebecca Suarez, J.D., Chief Communications Officer

  • Katy ISD, Katy, TX
    Agricultural Sciences Center Dedication Program
    Andrea Grooms, Ph.D., Chief Communications Officer

  • Lake Stevens School District, Lake Stevens, WA
    Effective Communication Flyer
    Jayme Taylor, Director of Communications

  • Lewisville ISD, Lewisville, TX
    "Traditions" New Employee U Training Notebook Services
    Amanda Brim, Chief Communications Officer

  • Marietta City Schools, Marietta, GA
    Technology Plan 2018-2020
    Tammy Garnes, Dir., Comms., Marketing & PR

  • Newton County School System, Covington, GA
    NCSS Portrait of a Graduate/Strategic Plan Flyer
    Sherri Davis, Director of Public Relations

  • Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES, Utica, NY
    School and Business Alliance Final Report 2017-18
    Jean Palmer, Senior Public Relations Specialist

  • Osceola County School District, Kissimmee, FL
    Choice Booklet
    Dana Schafer, Public Information Officer

  • Rockland BOCES, West Nyack, NY
    A Parent Guide to School Emergencies
    Scott Salotto, Dir. of Comm. & Govt. Rel.; Communications Team

  • Rockland BOCES for South Orangetown Central School District, West Nyack, NY
    A Parent Guide to School Emergencies
    Jennifer Citrolo, Communications Coordinator

  • Shelby County Schools, Memphis, TN
    Teacher of the Year Program
    Robert LaBonia, Graphics Specialist

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

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

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Excellence

Merit

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Video (produced with outside contract)

Excellence

Merit

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