National School Public Relations Association

2020 Award Winners

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Annual Report

Excellence

• Capital Region BOCES, Albany, N.Y.
  2018-19 Annual Report
  Nicole Graf, Public Information Specialist
  BOCES 360 team

• Fort Worth (Texas) ISD
  Listen, Learn and Lead/Fort Worth ISD 2018-19 Annual Report
  Barbara Griffith, Senior Communications Officer

• Texas Association of School Boards, Austin, Texas
  Measures of Success, TASB 2019 Annual Report
  Roger White, Managing Editor

Merit

• Chester County Intermediate Unit, Downingtown, Pa.
  2018-19 Report to the Community
  Tonia Farnum, Communications Manager

• Council of the Great City Schools, Washington, D.C
  Annual Report 2018-2019
  Tonya Harris, Director of Communications

• Fox Chapel Area School District, Pittsburgh, Pa.
  2018-2019 FCASD State of the Schools
  Bonnie Berzonski, Coordinator of Communications

• Lincolnshire-Prairie View School District 103, Lincolnshire, Ill.
  Leaders in Learning Annual Report 2019
  Margaret Van Duch, Communications Coordinator

• MSD of Lawrence Township, Indianapolis, Ind.
  The Power of Choice
  Dana Altemeyer, Director of Communications

• Orange County Public Schools, Orlando, Fla.
  2018-19 Annual Report
  Shayla Cannady, Senior Manager, Public Relations

• Rockland BOCES, West Nyack, N.Y.
  Rockland BOCES 2018-19 Annual Report
  Scott Salotto, Director, Communications & Government Relations and Michele Kessler, Graphic Designer

Honorable Mention

• Central Kitsap Schools, Silverdale, Wash.
  Full of Promise: 2018-2019 Annual Report
  Jane Carter, Communications Specialist

• Downers Grove (Ill.) Grade School District 58
  Downers Grove Grade School District 58 Annual Report 2019
  Megan Hewitt, Community Relations Coordinator

• Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES, Angola, N.Y.
  E2CCB Annual Report 2018-19
  Jennifer Osborne-Coy, Public Information Officer

• Hampton (Va.) City Schools
  Academies of Hampton Annual Report
  Kellie Goral, Executive Director of PR & Marketing

• Lake Stevens (Wash.) School District  
  2019-20 Annual Report 
  Jayme Taylor, Executive Director of Communications & Community Services 

• Newton County School System, Covington, Ga.   
  NCSS 2017-2018 Annual Report
  Sherri Davis, Director of Public Relations

• North Penn School District, Lansdale, Pa.   
  Celebrating Now 2018-2019 Annual Report
  Erika Shaedle, Advertising & Marketing Specialist

• Olathe Public Schools
  Olathe Public Schools 2018-19 Annual Report
  Cody Kennedy, Communications & Media Manager

• Omaha (Neb.) Public Schools
  Moving Forward: Omaha Public Schools 2018-2019 Report to the Community
  Kala Morrissey, Coordinator of Marketing and Visual Information

• School District of New Berlin, Wisc.
  2018-19 Annual Report
  David Cotey, Coordinator of Communications and Public Relations

• Seneca Valley School District, Harmony, Pa.
  Transformation by Redesign
  Katie Huttinger, Media Support Specialist

• Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School, Chicago, Ill.
  2019 Annual Report
  Brian Graves, Director of Marketing and Communications

• Sun Prairie Area (Wisc.) School District
  A Report to our Community (Annual Report)
  Patti Lux-Weber, Communications & Engagement Officer

• Vestavia Hills (Ala.) City Schools
  Vestavia Hills City Schools 2018-19 Annual Report
  Whit McGhee, Director of Public Relations

 

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Blog

Excellence 

• Baltimore County Public Schools, Towson, Md.
  Team BCPS Blog
  Diana Spencer, Communications Officer

• Bethel School District, Spanaway, Wash.
  Principal Profiles
  Conor Christofferson, Social Media Manager

• Rockwood School District, Eureka, Mo.
  Then and Now (September 25 2019, October 3, 2019, October 10, 2019 )
  Alex Fees, Executive Director Communications

Merit 

• Bethel School District, Spanaway, Wash.
  Bond/Construction Project Updates
  Douglas Boyles, Communications Director

• Rockford (Ill.) Public Schools
  205 VIBE The Blog
  Earl Dotson Jr., Chief Communications Officer

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Branding/Image Package

Excellence

• Chula Vista (Calif.) Elementary School District
  Hydro Station
  Anthony Millican, Director, Communications and Community Development

• Fayette County Public School System, Fayetteville, Ga.
  Where Excellence and Creativity Merge – Branding Package ( Logo Guidelines, Banner, Business Card, Long Sleeve Shirt) 
  Melinda Berry-Dreisbach, Public Information Officer

• Mount Paran Christian School, Kennesaw, Ga.
  Imagine Tomorrow...The Campaign for Mount Paran Christian School
  Tiffany Westbrook, Director of Marketing and Communications

• Orange County Public Schools, Orlando, Fla.
  OCPS 150th Anniversary
  Shayla Cannady, Senior Manager, Public Relations

• Phoenix (Ariz.) Union High School District
  Phoenix Union New Brand – PXU
  Richard Franco, Director of Marketing and Communications

• Socorro ISD, El Paso, Texas
  Cactus Trails Elementary School Logo
  Daniel Escobar, Chief Communications Officer

• Socorro ISD, El Paso, Texas
  Hurshel Antwine Middle School Logo
  Daniel Escobar, Chief Communications Officer

• St. Tammany Parish Public Schools, Covington, La.
  STPPS: Leading the Way
  Angela Daviston Dugan, Communications Manager; Chris Yandle, Communications Specialist; and Meredith Mendez, Director of Communications.

• St. Tammany Parish Public Schools, Covington, La.
  Securing Our Future Election Branding (Logo , Parent Presentation, Social Media Example) 
  Angela Daviston Dugan, Communications Manager; Chris Yandle, Communications Specialist; and Meredith Mendez, Director of Communications.

• Waterloo (Iowa) Schools
  New Logo Rollout (PDF and Superintendent's Video) 
  Tara Thomas, Director of School & Community Relations

Merit 

• Baltimore County Public Schools
  BCPS Community School – Lansdowne High (Banner One, Banner Two, School Flyer, Folder Cover)
  Brian Hiles, Digital Media and Design Specialist

• Berrien RESA, Berrien Springs, Mich.
  2019-20 Berrien RESA "Layers of Service" Brand Portfolio (Style Guide)
  Karen Heath, Supervisor of Communication

• Dayton (Ohio) Public Schools
  Dayton Public Schools Branding (Banner, Letterhead and Graduation Postcard) 
  Brittany Miller, Digital Media Specialist

• Garland (Texas) ISD
  HR Recruiting Table Setup #1 and Setup #2  
  Tiffany Veno, Communications Director

• Griffin-Spalding County School System, Griffin, Ga.
  Griffin Great & Spalding Strong Logo
  Kimberly Willis Green, Executive Director Communications & Partnerships

• Sioux City (Iowa) Community School District
  Sioux City Community School District Brand Management
  Mandie Mayo, Director of Communications

• St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Luling, La.
  A Tropical Paradise Branding (Menu Card and 2020 Teacher of the Year Banquet Invite) 
  Regina McMillan, Public Information Coordinator

• Texas Association of School Boards, Austin, Texas
  Governance Camp
  Karen Strong, Associate Executive Director for Communications and PR

• Texas Association of School Boards, Austin, Texas
  TASA|TASB Convention (txEDCON)
  Karen Strong, Associate Executive Director for Communications and PR

Honorable Mention 

• Glenbard Township High School District 87, Glen Ellyn, Ill.
  Profile of a Graduate; Profile of an Educator; Strategic Plan
  Peg Mannion, APR, Community Relations Coordinator

• Lake Stevens (Wash.) School District
  Lake Stevens High School Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting (Video,  Save the Date)
  Jayme Taylor, Executive Director of Communications & Community Services

• Nassau BOCES, Garden City, N.Y.
  My Passion My Career Campaign
  Theresa Schaefer-Bell, Information Specialist

• Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES, Utica, N.Y.
  School Library System (Teacher of the Year Nomination Form, Lesson Plan Slide Samples and Logo)
  Jean Palmer, Senior Public Relations Specialist

• Orange County Public Schools, Orlando, Fla.
  Deerwood Elementary Rebrand and Old Logos 
  Shayla Cannady, Senior Manager, Public Relations

• Orange County Public Schools, Orlando, Fla.
  Sadler Elementary Rebrand and Old Logos 
  Shayla Cannady, Senior Manager, Public Relations

• Valley Christian Schools, Chandler, Ariz.
  Valley Christian: Secure the Future Campaign
  Bryan Winfrey, Director of Communications & Marketing

• Wichita (Kans.) Public Schools
  Future Forward Branding
  Kayla Pennick , Graphic Design and Marketing Specialist

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Calendar

Excellence

• Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, N.C.
  2019-2020 Traditional Calendar and Parent Guide
  Wanda Edwards, Director of Communications

• The Pingry School, Basking Ridge, N.J.
  2019-2020 Wall Calendar: The Best of Pingry--Make it a Memorable Year
  Greg Waxberg, Communications Writer

Merit 

• Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES, Angola, N.Y.
  E2CCB 2019-20 Calendar
  Jennifer Osborne-Coy, Public Information Officer

• North Penn School District, Lansdale, Pa.
  The Quest of Becoming a Knight 2019-2020 Activities Calendar
  Erika Shaedle, Advertising & Marketing Specialist

Honorable Mention 

• Bethel School District, Spanaway, Wash.
  Bethel School District Calendar 2019-20
  Timra Knox, Graphic Design Manager

• Broadablin-Perth Central School District, Broadalbin, N.Y.
  Our Core Values: 2019-20 Calendar
  Michele Kelley, Director of Internal & External Relations

• Dayton (Ohio) Public Schools
  2019-2020 District Calendar
  Brittany Miller, Digital Media Specialist

• Lake Stevens (Wash.) School District
  2019-20 District Calendar and Family Handbook
  Jayme Taylor, Executive Director of Communications & Community Services

• Mesquite (Texas) ISD
  ReadPlayTalk calendar
  Elizabeth Fernandez, Director - Communications & Marketing

• Rockland BOCES, West Nyack, N.Y.
  Rockland BOCES 2019-20 Calendar - "All Are Welcome Here"
  Michele Kessler, Graphic Designer

• Seneca Valley School District, Harmony, Pa.
  See The Good
  Katie Huttinger, Media Support Specialist

• St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Luling, La.
  2019-2020 Event Calendar
  Regina McMillan, Public Information Coordinator

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E-Newsletter (External Audience)

Excellence

• AASA, Alexandria, Va.
  AASA Conference Daily Online – 2020
  Jay Goldman, Editor, School Administrator Magazine

• Arlington (Tenn.) Community Schools
  ACS Connect Newsletter
  Tyler Hill, Communications Coordinator

• Chula Vista (Calif.) Elementary School District
  CVESD News
  Anthony Millican, Director, Communications and Community Development

• Lake Stevens (Wash.) School District
  e-News
  Jayme Taylor, Executive Director of Communications & Community Services

• Pelham (Ala.) City Schools
  PCS Express: News & Events from Pelham City Schools
  Nicole Knight, Communications Manager

• Valhalla Union Free School District, Harrison, N.Y.
  Valhalla Voyages E-Newsletter 2019-2020
  Natalia Baage-Lord, Public Relations Specialist

Merit 

• Baltimore County Public Schools, Towson, Md.
  Team BCPS E-Newsletter
  Diana Spencer, Communications Officer

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

• Downers Grove (Ill.) Grade School District 58
  Communicate 58 E-newsletter
  Megan Hewitt, Community Relations Coordinator

• Fargo (N.D.) Public Schools
  Fargo Public Schools E-Newsletter: SchoolTalk
  Betsy Beaton, Communications & Community Relations

• Griffin-Spalding County School System, Griffin, Ga.
  GSCS Community Communicator
  Kimberly Willis Green, Executive Director Communications & Partnerships

• Jeffco Public School, Golden Colo. .
  Chalk Talk
  Cameron Bell, Executive Director, Media Relations & Public Information

• Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES, Yorktown Heights, N.Y.
  Tech Talk
  Karen Thornton, Communications Specialist

Honorable Mention 

• Dayton (Ohio) Public Schools
  DPS Connection Newsletter (December 2019 and January 2020) 
  Alexandra Kincaid, Writer and Content Specialist

• Katonah-Lewisboro School District, Yorktown Heights, N.Y.
  Katonah-Lewisboro e-Newsletter
  Lenore Person, Communications Specialist

• KCKPS 500, Kansas City, Kans.
  Excellence at a Glance
  Edwin Birch, Executive Director of Communications & Marketing

• Pine-Richland School District, Gibsonia, Pa.
  Pine-Richland School District Spotlight on Learning E-Newsletter
  Rachel Hathhorn, Director of Communications

• Seneca Valley School District, Harmony, Pa.
  Raider Pride E-Newsletter
  Katie Huttinger, Media Support Specialist

• St. Tammany Parish Public Schools, Covington, La.
  STPPS Enewsletter
  Angela Daviston Dugan, Communications Manager; Chris Yandle, Communications Specialist; and Meredith Mendez, Director of Communications.

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E-Newsletter (Internal Audience)

Excellence

• Gresham-Barlow School District, Gresham, Ore.
  Gresham-Barlow School District Electronic Newsletter The Insider
  Athena Vadnais, APR, Communications Director

• Rockford (Ill.) Public Schools
  What's LIVE on the 205 VIBE?
  Earl Dotson Jr., Chief Communications Officer

Merit 

• Highline Public Schools, Burien,Wash. 
  Highline INSPIRED
  Tove Tupper, Assistant Director of Communications

Honorable Mention 

• Dodgeville (Wisc.) School District 
  Dodger Details- Internal E-Newsletter
  Kira Runde, Director of Communications

• Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES, Angola, N.Y.
  E2CCB Up Newsletter
  Jennifer Osborne-Coy, Public Information Officer

• Lake Stevens (Wash.) School District
  InDistrict News
  Jayme Taylor, Executive Director of Communications & Community Services

• Osceola School District, Kissimmee, Fla.
  Matter of Fact | Superintendent Monthly Newsletter
  Dana Schafer, Public Information Officer

• Troy (Mich.) School District
  TSD Times: Electronic Employee Newsletter
  Linda Alfonso, Secretary, Communications Department

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Excellence in Writing

Excellence

• Texas Association of School Boards, Austin, Texas
  Making a Difference for Johnny
  Karlyn Keller, Ed.D, Division Director, Special Education Solutions

Merit 

• Bethel School District, Spanaway, Wash.
  The Most Interesting Principal in the World: Scott Martin
  Conor Christofferson, Social Media Manager

• Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES, Yorktown Heights, N.Y.
  BOCES Robotics Class Is Changing Lives at Peekskill High School
  Fiona Mitchell, Communications Specialist

• Houston St. Thomas High School, Houston, Texas
  Arturo Chavez | Grand Designs Inspired by Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge
  Keith Calkins, Director of Communications

• Texas Association of School Boards, Austin, Texas
  “What Is XG?”
  Roger White, Managing Editor

Honorable Mention

• Bethel School District, Spanaway, Wash.
  Rock and roll principal:David Cordell
  Conor Christofferson, Social Media Manager

• Brewster Central School District, Brewster, N.Y.
  Brewster High School’s Math in Carpentry and Construction Allows Students to See Math Through a Whole New Lens
  Jennifer Garry, Communications Specialist

• Cherokee County School District, Canton, Ga.
  Vision 2020
  Barbara Jacoby, Chief Communications Officer

• Chula Vista (Calif.) Elementary School District
  Former Officer Wanted to Make a Difference Before Youth Landed in Trouble
  Anthony Millican, Director, Communications and Community Development

• Dayton (Ohio) Public Schools
  Students apply science and math to real-life situations
  Alexandra Kincaid, Writer and Content Specialist

• Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES, Angola, N.Y.
  E2CCB Culinary Arts Student Finds Success
  Jennifer Osborne-Coy, Public Information Officer

• Harris County Department of Education, Houston, Texas
  Aldine ISD Teen Photographer Humanizes Homeless: HCDE’s Scholastic Art & Writing American Visions Nominee
  Carol Vaughn, Manager of Communications

• Hickory (N.C.) Public Schools
  Jacob Elliott: "I am more than what people see."
  Beverly Snowden, Director of Communications

• Hickory (N.C.) Public Schools
  Communications Counts for Hickory's SROs
  Beverly Snowden, Director of Communications

• Katonah-Lewisboro School District, Yorktown Heights, N.Y.
  One-of-a-Kind Course Uses County Park as Classroom
  Lenore Person, Communications Specialist

• Marcellus Central School District, Marcellus, N.Y.
  Renovated Mustang Hill building opens to students, community
  Laura Ryan, Communication Specialist

• Riverview School District, Duvall, Wash.
  Cedarcrest Girls Wrestling: The Impact is Just Beginning
  Michael Ward, Communications Coordinator

• Southern Westchester BOCES, Harrison, N.Y.
  Special partnership helps culinary students learn, help community
  Alicia Smith, Public Relations Specialist

• Southern Westchester BOCES, Harrison, N.Y.
  Fashion students find colorful project to promote skills, art
  Alicia Smith, Public Relations Specialist

• Southern Westchester BOCES, Harrison, N.Y.
  Next up for collision students: A Humvee ambulance
  Alicia Smith, Public Relations Specialist

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Finance Publication

Merit

• Broadablin-Perth Central School District, Broadalbin, N.Y.
  Patriot Press: Special Budget Edition
  Michele Kelley, Director of Internal & External Relations

• Marcellus (N.Y.) Central School District
  2019-20 Budget Newsletter
  Laura Ryan, Communication Specialist

Honorable Mention 

• Griffin-Spalding County School System, Griffin, Ga.
  E-SPLOST Campaign (Video, Postcard, Flyer in English and Spanish) 
  Kimberly Willis Green, Executive Director Communications & Partnerships

• Pittsford (N.Y.) Central School District
  PCSD Budget Newsletter
  Nancy Wayman, Director of Communication

• St. Tammany Parish Public Schools, Covington, La.
  Securing Our Future Election Flyer
  Angela Daviston Dugan, Communications Manager; Chris Yandle, Communications Specialist; and Meredith Mendez, Director of Communications.

• Wichita (Kans.) Public Schools
  WPS Budget at a Glance
  Kayla Pennick, Graphic Design and Marketing Specialist

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Handbook

Honorable Mention 

• ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation, Richmond, Va.
  Childhood Cancer Education Toolkit
  Amy Godkin, Executive Director

• Downers Grove (Ill.) Grade School District 58
  Schools of 58: A Handbook for Families
  Megan Hewitt, Community Relations Coordinator

• Trillium Lakelands District School Board, Lindsay, Ontario
  Parent/Guardian Student Handbook
  Sinead Fegan, Communications Officer

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Infographic

Excellence

• Dayton (Ohio) Public Schools
  2019 Report Card
  Brittany Miller, Digital Media Specialist

• Orange County Public Schools, Orlando, Fla.
  OCPS 2019-20 Fast Facts
  Shayla Cannady, Senior Manager, Public Relations

Honorable Mention 

• Arlington (Tenn.) Community Schools
  How We Improved Our Campuses Infographic
  Tyler Hill, Communications Coordinator

• Chesapeake (Va.) Public Schools
  2020-2021 Budget Infographic
  Angie Smith, Director of Communications

• Dayton (Ohio) Public Schools
  Attendance Campaign Launch Event Results
  Brittany Miller, Digital Media Specialist

• St. Tammany Parish Public Schools, Covington, La.
  Securing Our Future Video Infographic
  Angela Daviston Dugan, Communications Manager; Chris Yandle, Communications Specialist; and Meredith Mendez, Director of Communications.

• Shattuck-St. Mary's School, Faribault, Minn.
  SSM MarComm Board of Trustees Update
  Ellie Ray, Communications Specialist

• Wichita (Kans.) Public Schools
  WPS Budget Resources Infographic
  Kayla Pennick, Graphic Design and Marketing Specialist

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Internet/Intranet Website

Excellence

• District 196, Rosemount, Minn.
  District 196 Website Redesign
  Emily Buss, Communications Specialist

• Illinois Association of School Boards, Springfield, Ill.
  IASB.com Website Redesign
  Kara Kienzler Director, Communications

• Fort Bend ISD, Sugar Land, Texas
  FORT BEND ISD COVID-19 INFORMATION for Fort Bend ISD Families
  Veronica Sopher, Chief Communications Officer

• Garland (Texas) ISD
  www.garlandisd.net
  Jasmine Preston, Coordinator of Web Services

• Gresham-Barlow School District, Gresham, Ore.
  Gresham-Barlow School District - School Bond Website
  Athena Vadnais, APR, Communications Director

• Howard-Suamico School District, Green Bay, Wisc.
  New HSSD Website - www.hssdschools.org
  Kimberly Uelmen, Communications Specialist

• Rockwood School District, Eureka, Mo.
  The Way Forward Strategic Plan Webpage
  Alex Fees, Executive Director Communications

• Spokane (Wash.) Public Schools
  Spokane Public Schools' Website
  Kristy Mylroie, Communication Specialist

• St. Vrain Valley Schools, Longmont, Colo.
  Innovation Center Website
  Kerri McDermid, Chief Communications and Global Impact Officer

• Texas Association of School Boards, Austin, Texas
  TASB Member Center
  Karen Strong, Associate Executive Director for Communications and PR

• Valley Christian Schools, Chandler, Ariz.
  Valley Christian Schools
  Bryan Winfrey, Director of Communications & Marketing

• Valley Christian Schools, Chandler, Ariz.
  Valley Christian Secure the Future
  Bryan Winfrey, Director of Communications & Marketing

Merit 

• Gilbert (Ariz.) Public Schools
  Thrive - Gilbert Public Schools Career and College Readiness Guide
  Dawn Antestenis, Director of Communications and Marketing

• Katonah-Lewisboro School District, Yorktown Heights, N.Y.
  KLSD is Committed to Sustainability
  Lenore Person, Communications Specialist

• McHenry School District 15, McHenry, Ill.
  McHenry School District 15: The Dynamic Web Experience
  Fred Laudadio, Executive Dir., Learning Services and Technology

• Pelham (Ala.) City Schools
  Realtor Resources
  Nicole Knight, Communications Manager

• Perry Township Schools, Indianapolis, Ind.
  Crisis Communications: Coronavirus Digital Response
  Keesha Hughes, Communications Director

• St. Tammany Parish Public Schools, Covington, La.
  Securing Our Future Election Webpage
  Angela Daviston Dugan, Communications Manager; Chris Yandle, Communications Specialist; and Meredith Mendez, Director of Communications.

• Wichita (Kan.) Public Schools
  Future Ready - WPS Strategic Plan Online
  Wendy Johnson, APR, Division Director, Strategic Communications

• York County (Va.) School Division
  Career Connections
  Katherine Goff, Public Relations and Communication Officer

Honorable Mention

• Battle Creek Public Schools, San Francisco, Calif.
  Battle Creek Public Schools Website
  Calisa Hildebrand, Vice President

• Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES, Angola, N.Y.
  Chautauqua Lake Website Redesign
  Jennifer Osborne-Coy, Public Information Officer

• Gresham-Barlow School District, Gresham, Ore.
  Gresham-Barlow School District Website
  Athena Vadnais, APR Communications Director

• Kansas City (Kans.) Public Schools
  KCKPS Website Redesign
  Sharita Hutton, Director, Communications & Marketing

• Lincolnshire-Prairie View School District 103, Lincolnshire, Ill.
  Building Blocks to Communication - D103 Website
  Margaret Van Duch, Communications Coordinator

• Orange County Public Schools, Orlando, Fla.
  OCPS 150th Anniversary Website
  Shayla Cannady, Senior Manager, Public Relations

• Osceola School District, Kissimmee, Fla.
  Digital Learning Website Page
  Dana Schafer, Public Information Officer

• PCSSD, Little Rock, Ark.
  PCSSD Website - pcssd.org
  Jessica Duff, Executive Director of Communications

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Magazine

Excellence

• AASA, Alexandria, Va.
  School Administrator magazine - June 2019
  Jay Goldman, Editor, School Administrator Magazine

• Shattuck-St. Mary's School, Faribault, Minn.
  Through the Arch Magazine
  Ellie Ray, Communications Specialist

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

• The Pingry School, Basking Ridge, N.J.
  The Pingry Review: Summer 2019, Fall 2019 and Winter 2019-20
  Greg Waxberg, Communications Writer 

• Valley Christian Schools, Chandler, Ariz.
  Valley Christian Vision Magazine
  Bryan Winfrey, Director of Communications & Marketing

Merit 

• Dysart Unified School District, Surprise, Ariz.
  Dysart Community Connect Magazine
  Renee Ryon, Director of Communications and Public Relations

• Houston St. Thomas High School, Houston, Texas.
  Eagles' Nest Fall 2019
  Keith Calkins, Director of Communications

• IDEA Public Schools, Weslaco, Texas.
  IMPACT Magazine
  Sharise Johnson, Senior Director of Communications

• Minnetonka (Minn.) Public Schools
  Minnetonka Alumni Magazine
  Daniel Campbell, Content Marketing Strategist

• Rogers (Ark.) Public Schools
  Excel
  Ashley Siwiec, Communications Director

• St. Vrain Valley Schools, Longmont, Colo.
  2019-2020 St. Vrainnovation Magazine
  Kerri McDermid, Chief Communications and Global Impact Officer

Honorable Mention 

• Cherokee County School District, Canton, Ga.
  CCSD Class Act 2019
  Barbara Jacoby, Chief Communications Officer

• Fort Bend ISD, Sugar Land, Texas
  Fort Bend ISD Magazine - Fall 2019
  Veronica Sopher, Chief Communications Officer

• Fox Chapel Area School District, Pittsburgh, Pa.
  “IN Fox Chapel Area" Winter 2019, Spring 2019 and Summer 2019
  Bonnie Berzonski, Coordinator of Communications

• Phoenix (Ariz.) Union High School District
  This Is Who We Are Magazine
  Richard Franco, Director of Marketing and Communications

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Marketing Materials

Excellence

• Garland (Texas) ISD
  #ChooseGarlandISD for a Higher-Level Education Movie Ad
  Tiffany Veno, Communications Director

Merit 

• Bethel School District, Spanaway, Wash.
  Employment Resource Booklet
  Timra Knox, Graphic Design Manager

• Danville (Va.) Public Schools
  Danville Public Schools Teacher Recruitment Video
  Patrick Stowe, Technical Support Specialist

• Fort Worth (Texas) ISD
  Fort Worth ISD Gold Seal Schools of Choice
  Barbara Griffith, Senior Communications Officer

• Fort Worth (Texas) ISD
  Fort Worth ISD Pre-K and Kindergarten Recruitment Campaign
  Barbara Griffith, Senior Communications Officer

• North Thurston Public Schools, Seattle, Wash.
  North Thurston Public Schools Bond & Levy 2020 Mailer
  Courtney Schrieve, Executive Director, Public Relations

Honorable Mention 

• Adams 12 Five Star Schools, Thornton, Colo.
  Your School Your Community: Marketing postcards to drive school enrollment (Postcard 1, Postcard 2 and Postcard 3) 
  Mark Poshak, Community Engagement Specialist

• Baltimore County Public Schools, Towson, Md.
  P-TECH at Dundalk High School
  Craig Crawley, Producer, BCPS-TV

• Bethel School District, Spanaway, Wash.
  Billboards
  Timra Knox, Graphic Design Manager

• Bethel School District, Spanaway, Wash.
  Digital Ads
  Timra Knox, Graphic Design Manager

• Central Kitsap School District, Silverdale, Wash.
  Career Connections
  Angela Dice, Communications Specialist

• Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES, Angola, N.Y.
  Educational Collaborations (Issue 1, Issue 2 and Issue 3) 
  Jennifer Osborne-Coy, Public Information Officer

• Sioux City (Iowa) Community School District
  Career Academy Video Series
  Mandie Mayo, Director of Communications

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Marketing Publication

Excellence

• Bellevue School District, Seattle, Wash.
  Bellevue School District Capital Bond 2020 Mailer
  Michael May, Director of Communications

• Dayton (Ohio) Public Schools
  5 Secrets Marketing Postcards (Postcard 1, Postcard 2 and Postcard 3) 
  Brittany Miller, Digital Media Specialist

• Dayton (Ohio) Public Schools
  Dunbar Early College High School
  Brittany Miller, Digital Media Specialist

• IDEA Public Schools, Weslaco, Texas
  We Are IDEA
  Sharise Johnson, Senior Director of Communications

• Orange County Public Schools, Orlando, Fla.
  2019-20 Pocket Guide
  Shayla Cannady, Senior Manager, Public Relations

• Osceola School District, Kissimmee, Fla.
  Choice Booklet
  Dana Schafer, Public Information Officer

Merit 

• Adams 12 Five Star Schools, Thornton, Colo.
  Elevating Student Success: 2020-21 School Enrollment Guide
  Mark Poshak, Community Engagement Specialist

• Dayton (Ohio) Public Schools
  Preschool Door Hanger
  Jennifer Bryant, Field Production Specialist

• Dayton (Ohio) Public Schools
  Spring Career Fair
  Jennifer Bryant, Field Production Specialist

• Garland (Texas) ISD
  HR Recruiting Marketing Publications (Business Card Flyer and Print Ad) 
  Tiffany Veno, Communications Director

• Garland (Texas) ISD
  Magnet Brochure (English, Spanish and Vietnamese) 
  Tiffany Veno, Communications Director

• Garland (Texas) ISD
  #ChooseGarlandISD Enrollment Marketing (Billboard, Bus Ad and Print Ad) 
  Tiffany Veno, Communications Director

• Texas Association of School Boards, Austin, Texas
  SLI Registration brochure
  Karen Strong, Associate Executive Director for Communications and PR

• Wichita (Kans.) Public Schools
  WPS Choices and Opportunities Guide
  Kayla Pennick , Graphic Design and Marketing Specialist

Honorable Mention

• Adams 12 Five Star Schools, Thornton, Colo.
  FutureForward: Career and Technical Education Program Guide for Students
  Mark Poshak, Community Engagement Specialist

• Arlington (Tenn.) Community Schools
  Teacher Recruitment Table Top Banners (Banner 1 and Banner 2) 
  Tyler Hill, Communications Coordinator

• Baltimore County Public Schools, Towson, Md.
  BCPS Aviation Technology and the Future
  Brian Hiles, Digital Media and Design Specialist

• Chester County Intermediate Unit, Downingtown, Pa.
  Chester County Intermediate Unit Quartertly Legislative Report
  Tonia Farnum, Communications Manager

• Fort Bend ISD, Sugar Land, Texas
  Make Our District Your District
  Danish Nelson, Multimedia & Video Intern

• Nassau BOCES, Garden City, N.Y.
  Nassau BOCES Adult Education Catalog (Fall 2019, Winter 2020 and Spring 2020) 
  Theresa Schaefer-Bell, Information Specialist

• Spartanburg (S.C.) School District Six
  District Six Teacher Recruiting Brochure
  Cynthia Robinson, Chief Communications Officer

• Waterloo (Iowa) Schools
  Equity Flier
  Katrina Hemann, Communications Specialist II

• Valley Christian Schools, Chandler, Ariz.
  VCS Who We Are
  Bryan Winfrey, Director of Communications & Marketing

• Wichita (Kans.) Public Schools
  Kindergarten Ready! Recruiting Newsletter
  Suzy Finn, Marketing and Strategic Partnerships Supervisor

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Podcasting/Audio

Excellence

• Ames (Iowa) Community School District
  Amazing Education Podcast 
  Eric Smidt, Director of Communications

• Elmwood Park (Ill.) CUSD 401
  Parkside Chat - The Elmwood Park CUSD 401 Podcast
  Nicolas Wade, Superintendent of Schools

Merit 

• Hendrick Hudson School District, Yorktown Heights, N.Y.
  Superintendent Podcasts: Real Estate Trends in Light of Indian Point Closure
  Karen Hoffman, Communications Specialist

• Texas Association of School Boards, Austin, Texas.
  TASB Talks 
  Karen Strong, Associate Executive Director for Communications

​Honorable Mention 

• Somers Central School District, Yorktown Heights, N.Y.
  Hot Topic - Community Lunch Tusker Talk Podcast
  Amanda Bergen, Communications Specialist

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Print Newsletter (External Audience)

Excellence

• Garland (Texas) ISD
  ConnectEd
  Tiffany Veno, Communications Director

• Gresham-Barlow School District, Gresham, Ore.
  Gresham-Barlow School District Building Blocks Newsletter
  Athena Vadnais,  APR, Communications Director

• Rockland BOCES, West Nyack, N.Y.
  Excelsior: The Official Newsletter of the Suffern Central School District (English and Spanish)
  Jenny Mirmelstein, Public Information Specialist

Merit

• Flight 19 media, Islip, N.Y.
  Little Falls newsletter
  Michael Cravotta, Publications Coordinator

Honorable Mention 

• Bethel School District, Spanaway, Wash.
  Bethel Pride
  Timra Knox, Graphic Design Manager

• Lake Stevens (Wash.) School District
  Lake Schools
  Jayme Taylor, Executive Director of Communications & Community Services

• Mount Olive School Distict, Flanders, N.J.
  Education Update
  Michael Cravotta, Publications Coordinator

• Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation, Fortville, Ind.
  MVCSC Mainstream Newsletter
  Maria Bond, Director of Community Relations

• Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES, Utica, N.Y.
  Richfield Springs CSD Newsletters
  Jean Palmer, Senior Public Relations Specialist

• Pittsford (N.Y.) Central School District
  District Newletter - Winter 2019 and Spring 2020 Issues 
  Michael Cravotta, Publications Coordinator

• Socorro ISD, El Paso, Texas
  SISD/El Paso Kids Inc. Summer, Fall 2019
  Daniel Escobar, Chief Communications Officer

• Southern Westchester BOCES, Harrison, N.Y.
  Ossining School District Summer 2019, Fall 2019 Newsletters
  Cara Matthews, Public Relations Specialist

• Southern Westchester BOCES, Harrison, N.Y.
  Pocantico Hills School Summer 2019, Fall 2019 Newsletters
  Cara Matthews, Public Relations Specialist

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Print Newsletter (Internal Audience)

Excellence

• Hawaii State Department of Education
  HIDOE Ho‘oha‘aheo Monthly Newsletter
  Nanea Kalani, Communications Specialist

• Orange County Public Schools, Orlando, Fla.
  2019-20 Orange Peal
  Shayla Cannady, Senior Manager, Public Relations

Honorable Mention

• Lawton (Okla.) Public Schools
  LPS ReView
  Lynn Cordes, Communications Coordinator

 

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Social Media

Excellence

• Arlington (Tenn.) Community Schools
  Using Instagram to Communicate with Students
  Tyler Hill, Communications Coordinator

• Baltimore County Public Schools, Towson, Md.
  BCPS Ethics Awards (Facebook Post 1 and Facebook Post 2) 
  Brandon Oland, Communications Specialist

• Dayton (Ohio) Public Schools
  Be Present for a Better Future Social Media
  Brittany Miller, Digital Media Specialist

• IDEA Public Schools, Weslaco, Texas
  IDEA Public Schools: Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) 
  Sharise Johnson, Senior Director of Communications

• Osceola School District, Kissimmee, Fla.
  Social Media (Facebook, Instagram , Twitter) 
  Dana Schafer, Public Information Officer

• Pittsford (N.Y.) Central School District
  ROC2Change Social Media (Facebook , Twitter) 
  Nancy Wayman, Director of Communication

• Valhalla Union Free School District, Harrison, N.Y.
  Valhalla Schools Facebook 2019-2020: Engaging Audiences and Increasing Support
  Natalia Baage-Lord, Public Relations Specialist

• Virginia Beach City Public Schools
  #VBAlwaysLearning (Video, Twitter, Instagram,  Facebook) 
  Erica Yelland, Public Relations Coordinator

Merit 

• Amador County Unified School District
  Amador County Public Schools’ COVID-19 Communications Campaign (Video, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook) 
  Jacqueline Dillard, Executive Communications & Operations Specialist

• Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES, Angola, N.Y. t
  Motivational Mondays (Facebook) 
  Jennifer Osborne-Coy, Public Information Officer

• Fort Bend ISD, Sugar Land, Texas
  Good Night, Fort Bend
  Veronica Sopher, Chief Communications Officer

• Kansas City (Kans.) Public Schools
  #kckpsontrack
  Sharita Hutton, Director, Communications & Marketing

• Kansas City (Kans.) Public Schools
  Why I… Video Playlist 
  Sharita Hutton, Director, Communications & Marketing

• Olathe (Kans.) Public Schools
  Olathe Public Schools Digital Presence (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook)
  Cody Kennedy, Communications & Media Manager

• Riverview School District, Duvall, Wash.
  #SharingSunday (Facebook) 
  Michael Ward, Communications Coordinator

• Rutherford County Schools, Murfreesboro, Tenn.
  #RCSSundayMessage (Twitter Post 1 and Twitter Post 2) 
  James Evans, Communications Director

• Seneca Valley School District, Harmony, Pa.
  #SVIntheClassroom (Twitter, Instagram , Facebook) 
  Katie Huttinger, Media Support Specialist

• St. Tammany Parish Public Schools, Covington, La.
  The Voices of STPPS. Telling Our Authentic Story Together (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook) 
  Angela Daviston Dugan, Communications Manager; Chris Yandle, Communications Specialist; and Meredith Mendez, Director of Communications.

• St. Tammany Parish Public Schools, Covington, La.
  #STPPSGrads
  Angela Daviston Dugan, Communications Manager; Chris Yandle, Communications Specialist; and Meredith Mendez, Director of Communications.

Honorable Mention 

• Adams 12 Five Star Schools, Thornton, Colo.
  How will you ELEVATE student success?
  Mark Poshak, Community Engagement Specialist

• Bethel School District, Spanaway, Wash.
  Social Emotional Learning (Facebook Video 1, Facebook Video 2 , Facebook Post)
  Douglas Boyles, Communications Director

• Bethel School District, Spanaway, Wash.
  Native American History Month (Facebook Video 1 , Facebook 2,  Facebook Post) 
  Douglas Boyles, Communications Director

• Dublin City (Ohio) Schools
  #DCSGivesBack
  Erick Starkey, Community Outreach Specialist

• Fort Bend ISD, Sugar Land, Texas
  FBISD Vals and Sals - 2019 Valedictorian and Salutatorian Interviews (Twitter)
  Danish Nelson, Multimedia & Video Intern

• Fort Bend ISD, Sugar Land, Texas
  Principal’s Month-Attributes in Action (Twitter Post 1, Twitter Post 2 , Twitter Post 3) 
  Nicole Butler, Social Media Coordinator

• Gresham-Barlow School District, Gresham, Ore.
  Gresham-Barlow School District Class of 2019 Spotlight
  Athena Vadnais, APR, Communications Director

• Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, N.C.
  Back to School Campaign (Facebook Post 1, Facebook Post 2) 
  Wanda Edwards, Director of Communications

• Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, N.C.
  Graduation Campaign (Facebook Post 1, Facebook Post 2) 
  Wanda Edwards, Director of Communications

• Kansas City (Kans.) Public Schools
  Do we have school tomorrow?
  Sharita Hutton, Director, Communications & Marketing

• Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES, Utica, N.Y.
  OHM BOCES Social Media (#WeAreOHM)
  Jean Palmer, Senior Public Relations Specialist

• Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES, Utica, N.Y.
  New York Mills Social Media
  Jean Palmer, Senior Public Relations Specialist

• PCSSD, Little Rock, Ark.
  Recognizing National Principal Month (Facebook Post 1, Facebook Post 2, Facebook Post 3) 
  Jessica Duff, Executive Director of Communications

• Rockland BOCES, West Nyack, N.Y. .
  #STOPAndSayThankYou: Rockland BOCES Spotlight on School Bus Drivers and Attendants (Facebook Post 1, Facebook 2, Facebook 3)
  Ashley Columbia, Public Information Assistant

• School District 54, Schaumburg, Ill.
  #54StepsUp
  Terri McHugh, Executive Director Community Relations

• St. Tammany Parish Public Schools, Covington, La.
  Inside the Classroom: Voices of STPPS (Facebook Post 1, Facebook 2, Instagram Post) 
  Angela Daviston Dugan, Communications Manager; Chris Yandle, Communications Specialist; and Meredith Mendez, Director of Communications.

• Waterloo (Iowa) Schools
  8th Grade Parent Meeting Social Media Campaign (Video of Meeting, Facebook Post)
  Tara Thomas, Director of School & Community Relations

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Special Purpose Publication

Excellence

• Adams 12 Five Star Schools, Thornton, Colo.
  ELEVATE: A strategic plan to elevate student success in every classroom, every day.
  Mark Poshak, Community Engagement Specialist

• Chesapeake (Va.) Public Schools
  Empower 2025: Year in Review booklet
  Angie Smith, Director of Communications

• Corona-Norco USD, Norco, Calif.
  Visual and Performing Arts Handbook (English, Spanish) 
  Evita Tapia-Gonzales, Communications Director

Merit 

• Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES, Angola, N.Y.
  E2CCB Services & Solutions Guide 2020-21
  Jennifer Osborne-Coy, Public Information Officer

• St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Luling, La.
  2019 Back-to-School Mailer
  Regina McMillan, Public Information Coordinator

• Texas Association of School Boards, Austin, Texas.
  RM Stewardship Report
  Karen Strong, Associate Executive Director for Communications and PR

Honorable Mention 

• Baltimore County Public Schools, Towson, Md.
  BCPS Mind Over Matters Poster
  Brian Hiles, Digital Media and Design Specialist

• Chester County Intermediate Unit, Downingtown, Pa.
  2020-2021 Chester County Technical College High School Course Catalog
  Tonia Farnum, Communications Manager

• Dayton (Ohio) Public Schools
  Recruiting Booklet
  Alexandra Kincaid, Writer and Content Specialist

• Mesquite (Texas) ISD
  Best Care Anywhere
  Elizabeth Fernandez, Director - Communications & Marketing

• Rockwood School District, Eureka, Mo.
  The Way Forward Strategic Plan Book
  Alex Fees, Executive Director Communications

• School District 54, Schaumburg, Ill.
  Open Enrollment Schools Brochure
  Meagan Kasper, Community Relations Assistant

• St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Luling, La.
  A Tropical Paradise: 2020 Teachers of the Year Program
  Regina McMillan, Public Information Coordinator

• St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Luling, La.
  2019-2020 @ Your Fingertips
  Regina McMillan, Public Information Coordinator

• Valley Christian Schools, Chandler, Ariz. .
  Secure the Future Capital Campaign
  Bryan Winfrey, Director of Communications & Marketing

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Video (produced in-house)

Excellence

• Arlington (Tenn.) Community Schools
  First Glance: A Look at Stereotypes
  Tyler Hill, Communications Coordinator

• Bethel School District, Spanaway, Wash.
  Equity Teams
  Douglas Boyles, Communications Director

• Buncombe County Schools, Asheville, N.C.
  Full Lockdown
  Stacia Harris, Communications Director

• Buncombe County Schools, Asheville, N.C.
  2020 District Teachers of the Year
  Stacia Harris, Communications Director

• Central Unified School District, Fresno, Calif.
  PSA: The Dangers of Sexting
  Sonia Dosti, Communications & Public Relations Officer

• Loudoun County Public Schools, Ashburn, Va.
  Making of Newsies: A Rock Ridge Performing Arts Production
  Wayde Byard, Public Information Officer

• Loudoun County Public Schools, Ashburn, Va.
  A Journey of Education and Remembrance
  Wayde Byard, Public Information Officer

• Rockford (Ill.) Public Schools
  205 VIBE Episode 13: 2019 Graduation Recap
  Earl Dotson Jr., Chief Communications Officer

• Socorro ISD, El Paso, Texas
  Team SISD – Jacqueline Parga, A Graduate’s Success
  Daniel Escobar, Chief Communications Officer

• Socorro ISD, El Paso, Texas
  Texas Teacher of the Year – Perla Lozoya
  Daniel Escobar, Chief Communications Officer

• St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Luling, La.
  2020 Students of the Year
  Regina McMillan, Public Information Coordinator

• St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Luling, La.
  Instagram Promo
  Regina McMillan, Public Information Coordinator

• St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Luling, La.
  2020 Teachers of the Year Video
  Regina McMillan, Public Information Coordinator

• Tacoma (Wash.) Public Schools
  Two Hearts, Two Mics: A conversation project featuring Toni and Kaleb
  Casey Madison, Video Production Coordinator

• Valley Christian Schools, Chandler, Ariz.
  Valley Christian Football Hype Video
  Bryan Winfrey, Director of Communications & Marketing

Merit 

• Arlington (Tenn.) Community Schools
  AHS Livestream: Connecting Students to the Real World
  Tyler Hill, Communications Coordinator

• Arlington (Tenn.) Community Schools
  AHS student builds sensory garden for Functional Skills class
  Tyler Hill, Communications Coordinator

• Broadablin-Perth Central School District, Broadalbin, N.Y.
  I Caught the Reading Bug
  Lindsay Quackenbush, Public Information Specialist

• Central Unified School District, Fresno, Calif.
  PSA: Hoax Threats
  Sonia Dosti, Communications & Public Relations Officer

• CIESC
  Avon Intermediate Schools STEM Certification
  Paul Weller, Media Services Coordinator

• CIESC
  Perry Township Schools #WeGrowKids
  Paul Weller, Media Services Coordinator

• Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind, Colorado Springs, Colo.
  CSDB: Through the Years (1874-1920)
  Diane Taylor, School/Community Liaison

• Danville (Va.) Public Schools
  Danville Public Schools Teacher Appreciation
  Patrick Stowe, Technical Support Specialist

• Dysart Unified School District, Surprise, Ariz.
  About Dysart Video
  Renee Ryon, Director of Communications and Public Relations

• Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES, Angola, N.Y.
  New Visions at Chautauqua Lake
  Jennifer Osborne-Coy, Public Information Officer

• Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES, Angola, N.Y.
  Diesel Mechanics Program
  Jennifer Osborne-Coy, Public Information Officer

• Fort Worth (Texas) ISD
  The Inside Story: Growing an Internal Communications Plan in Fort Worth ISD
  Barbara Griffith, Senior Communications Officer

• Fort Worth (Texas) ISD
  Listen, Learn, Lead: Superintendent's April 2019 Message
  Barbara Griffith, Senior Communications Officer

• Fort Worth (Texas) ISD
  The Gift of a Lifetime: Superintendent's 2019 Holiday Message
  Barbara Griffith, Senior Communications Officer

• Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, N.C.
  Chess in School
  Wanda Edwards, Director of Communications

• Jeffco Public School, Golden Colo.
  Rebel Strong
  Cameron Bell, Executive Director, Media Relations & Public Information

• Jeffco Public School, Golden Colo.
  Best of JPS-TV
  Cameron Bell, Executive Director, Media Relations & Public Information

• Katy (Texas) ISD
  Introduction of a new Mobile Application: Edulog Lite
  Andrea Grooms, Chief Communications Officer

• Kenosha (Wisc.) Unified School District
  KUSD: Choice/charter video package
  Tanya Ruder, Chief Communications Officer

• Lake Washington School District, Redmond, Wash.
  Tesla STEM ROV Competition
  Shannon Parthemer, APR, Director of Communications

• Mesquite (Texas) ISD
  Mesquite Hall of Honor - Tarell Brown
  Elizabeth Fernandez, Director - Communications & Marketing

• Mesquite (Texas) ISD
  Steve Bragg - End of an Era
  Elizabeth Fernandez, Director - Communications & Marketing

• Mesquite (Texas) ISD
  Need to Know in 90: Setting the Tone for the Day
  Elizabeth Fernandez, Director - Communications & Marketing

• Mesquite (Texas) ISD
  Mesquite ISD Apple Corps: Claire Nix
  Elizabeth Fernandez, Director - Communications & Marketing

• Osceola School District, Kissimmee, Fla.
  I Believe In You Video
  Dana Schafer, Public Information Officer

• Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp., Mishawaka, Ind.
  Excellence Happens Here: Recognizing PHM School Bus Drivers
  Lucha Ramey, Director of Communications

• Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp., Mishawaka, Ind.
  Excellence Happens Here: No worries!
  Lucha Ramey, Director of Communications

• Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp., Mishawaka, Ind.
  Penn High School Magic Wheelchair
  Lucha Ramey, Director of Communications

• Rockland BOCES, West Nyack, N.Y.
  Rockland BOCES: A Year of Excellence 2019
  Scott Salotto, Director, Communications & Government Relations

• Socorro ISD, El Paso, Texas
  Team SISD – Boys of Fall
  Daniel Escobar, Chief Communications Officer

• St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Luling, La.
  2019 Principal of the Year Video
  Regina McMillan, Public Information Coordinator

• St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Luling, La.
  Some of Us...Welcome Back Video
  Regina McMillan, Public Information Coordinator

• St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Luling, La.
  2019 Staff Achievement Awards Video
  Regina McMillan, Public Information Coordinator

• St. Vrain Valley Schools, Longmont, Colo.
  The Future is Born in Our Nation's Classrooms
  Kerri McDermid, Chief Communications and Global Impact Officer

• Tacoma (Wash.) Public Schools
  Doer: Kaiyah Faisao, Grieving and Giving Back
  Casey Madison, Video Production Coordinator

• Texas Association of School Boards, Austin, Texas
  Thank You Trustees
  Karen Strong, Associate Executive Director for Communications and PR

• Troy (Mich.) School District
  The Road to TSD Preschool
  Adam Burns, Creative Content Producer/Teacher

• Troy (Mich.) School District
  EMPOWERING STUDENTS: to Become Creators Through Media 2.0
  Adam Burns, Creative Content Producer/Teacher

• Troy (Mich.) School District
  WORLD CLASS WEDNESDAY: Governor Visits Troy School District
  Adam Burns, Creative Content Producer/Teacher

• Vestavia Hills (Ala.) City Schools
  Vestavia Hills City Schools Teachers of the Year
  Whit McGhee, Director of Public Relations

• York County (Va.) School Division
  2019 Superintendent's Award Profile
  Katherine Goff, Public Relations and Communication Officer

Honorable Mention 

• Alamo Heights ISD, San Antonio, Texas
  On Location with Dr. Dana Bashara
  Patti Pawlik-Perales, Communications Coordinator

• Asheville (N.C.) City Schools
  #ACSGrad Senior Feature
  Ashley-Michelle Thublin, Executive Director of Communications

• Baltimore County Public Schools, Towson, Md.
  Why I Teach - Hugh Barnes
  Daylan Jones, Producer, BCPS-TV

• Broadablin-Perth Central School District, Broadalbin, N.Y.
  Perth Parking: So Easy a Third Grader Can Do It
  Lindsay Quackenbush, Public Information Specialist

• Carmel Clay Schools, Indianapolis, Ind.
  Many Roles...One Big Responsibility
  Courtney Taylor, Community Relations Liaison

• Chesapeake (Va.) Public Schools
  #StayConnectedCPS: We Wish You Were Here
  Angie Smith, Director of Communications

• Dayton (Ohio) Public Schools
  ICYMI: January 2020
  Jennifer Bryant, Field Production Specialist

• Dayton (Ohio) Public Schools
  Tips to Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus, Flu and Other Illnesses
  Jennifer Bryant, Field Production Specialist

• Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES, Angola, N.Y.
  Joint Chief's Meeting Video
  Jennifer Osborne-Coy, Public Information Officer

• Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES, Angola, N.Y.
  Fredonia Mini Maker Faire 2019
  Jennifer Osborne-Coy, Public Information Officer

• Fort Bend ISD, Sugar Land, Texas
  Covid-19 Recap | March 16, 2020
  Kyle Boberg, Multimedia & Video Coordinator

• Fort Bend ISD, Sugar Land, Texas
  FBISD
  Kristoffer Smith, Assistant Director of Communications

• Fort Bend ISD, Sugar Land, Texas
  RhinoWare Door Locks
  Angelique Myers, Public Information Officer

• Grand Island (Neb.)Public Schools
  Changing Shoes
  Jack Sheard, Marketing and Communications Coordinator

• Hampton (Va.) City Schools
  Hampton City Schools Back-to-School Video
  Kellie Goral, Executive Director of PR & Marketing

• Hawaii State Department of Education
  "Talk Story with Dr. K" weekly video update
  Drew Henmi, Communications Specialist

• Jeffco Public School, Golden Colo.
  This is Jeffco
  Cameron Bell, Executive Director, Media Relations & Public Information

• Jeffco Public School, Golden Colo.
  New Graduation Requirements
  Cameron Bell, Executive Director, Media Relations & Public Information

• Kansas City (Kans.) Public Schools
  Run the Mat: Girls
  Sharita Hutton, Director, Communications & Marketing

• Kansas City (Kans.) Public Schools
  “Don’t give up on me- there is still hope” JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER
  Sharita Hutton, Director, Communications & Marketing

• Lawton (Okla.) Public Schools
  From Pre-K to College
  Lynn Cordes, Communications Coordinator

• Lombard (Ill.) District 44
  Measuring What Matters: Strategic Plan Update
  Jenn Nimke, Director of Communication and Strategic Planning

• Lombard (Ill.) District 44
  Launch of D44 Forum
  Jenn Nimke, Director of Communication and Strategic Planning

• Loudoun County Public Schools, Ashburn, Va.
  LCPS Digital Promise
  Wayde Byard, Public Information Officer

• McHenry School District 15, McHenry, Ill.
  Now That Is Thinking BIG!
  Fred Laudadio, Executive Dir., Learning Services and Technology

• McHenry School District 15, McHenry, Ill.
  McHenry: #1 STEM School In The Nation!
  Fred Laudadio, Executive Dir., Learning Services and Technology

• Mesquite (Texas) ISD
  Strategies for Science: Codewords
  Elizabeth Fernandez, Director - Communications & Marketing

• Mesquite (Texas) ISD
  Mesquite Reads Summer Challenge
  Elizabeth Fernandez, Director - Communications & Marketing

• North Clackamas Schools, Milwaukie, Ore.
  NCSD Convocation 2020
  Cindy Detchon, Executive Director Community Relations

• North Shore School District 112
  We Are 112 Video
  Nicholas Glenn, Communications Director

• Olathe (Kans.) Public Schools
  Azalia's Story
  Cody Kennedy, Communications & Media Manager

• Omaha (Neb.) Public Schools
  “Omaha Public Schools Virtual School – High School”
  Alex Hassel, Internal Communications Coordinator and Web Content Manager

• Pine-Richland School District, Gibsonia, Pa.
  Building a School within a School
  Rachel Hathhorn, Director of Communications

• Pittsford (N.Y.) Central School District
  The Barker Blend Video
  Nancy Wayman, Director of Communication

• Phoenix (Ariz.) Union High School District
  Association Presidents
  Richard Franco, Director of Marketing and Communications

• Phoenix (Ariz.) Union High School District
  Jesse De La Cruz
  Richard Franco, Director of Marketing and Communications

• Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES, Yorktown Heights, N.Y.
  The Tech Center Hall of Fame 2020
  Fiona Mitchell, Communications Specialist

• Ritenour School District, St. Louis, Mo.
  College Bound Documentary
  Jenna Gandolfo, Web Content Specialist

• Rockford (Ill.) Public Schools
  205 VIBE: First Day at Constance Lane Elementary School
  Earl Dotson Jr., Chief Communications Officer

• Rockwood School District, Eureka, Mo.
  The Way Forward Strategic Plan Video
  Alex Fees, Executive Director Communications

• Rutherford County Schools, Murfreesboro, Tenn.
  Mechatronics at Oakland High School
  James Evans, Communications Director

• School District 54, Schaumburg, Ill.
  WeAre54
  Vincent Baran, Multimedia Specialist

• Socorro ISD, El Paso, Texas
  Team SISD – Simon Ubanda, WIN Academy Success
  Daniel Escobar, Chief Communications Officer

• St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Luling, La.
  Learn With Us Bus Video
  Regina McMillan, Public Information Coordinator

• St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Luling, La.
  You and I...Need to Know
  Regina McMillan, Public Information Coordinator

• St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Luling, La.
  First Day Recap
  Regina McMillan, Public Information Coordinator

• Tacoma (Wash.) Public Schools
  Two Hearts, Two Mics: A conversation project featuring Kevin and Vincenzo
  Casey Madison, Video Production Coordinator

• Troy (Mich.) School District
  ATTENDING TO WELL-BEING: Athens Corner Collection
  Adam Burns, Creative Content Producer/Teacher

• Tuscaloosa (Ala.) City Schools
  Reading Before Third Grade (Rb3)
  Eddie McClinton, Video & Media Specialist

• Waterloo (Iowa) Schools
  Becker Sensory Wall Video
  Katrina Hemann, Communications Specialist II

• Waterloo (Iowa) Schools
  Lowell Qball Video
  Katrina Hemann, Communications Specialist II

• Waterloo (Iowa) Schools
  Lou Henry Sign Language Video
  Katrina Hemann, Communications Specialist II

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Video (produced with outside contract)

Excellence

• District 196, Rosemount, Minn.
  District 196 Teacher Appreciation Video
  Emily Buss, Communications Specialist

• Seaman USD 345, Topeka, Kans.
  Learning Without Limits Video
  Candace DeLuc, Director of Communications

• Yorkville (Ill.) CUSD 115
  EVOLUTION 115 Video
  Kristine Liptrot, Communications & Community Engagement

Merit 

• Blue Chalk Media and Oregon School Boards Association, New York, N.Y.
  The Road to the Student Success Act
  Ruth Aravena, Communications Manager

• Gresham-Barlow School District, Gresham, Ore.
  Gresham-Barlow School District North Gresham Elementary Video
  Athena Vadnais, APR, Communications Director

• MSD of Lawrence Township, Indianapolis, Ind.
  This is OUR Story: This is Lawrence Township
  Dana Altemeyer, Director of Communications

• Nassau BOCES, Garden City, N.Y.
  Nassau BOCES Barry Tech Promotional Video
  Theresa Schaefer-Bell, Information Specialist

• Rockland BOCES for the Suffern Central School District, West Nyack, N.Y
  Twenty Years of FLES (Foreign Language in Elementary Schools)
  Jenny Mirmelstein, Public Information Specialist

• Rockland BOCES for the South Orangetown Central School District,, West Nyack, N.Y
  SOCSD Summer 2019 Capital Projects
  Jen Citrolo, Public Information Specialist

• Seneca Valley School District, Harmony, Pa.
  Transformation by Redesign: Student Rigor
  Katie Huttinger, Media Support Specialist

• The Pingry School, Basking Ridge, N.J.
  Admission Welcome Video
  Greg Waxberg, Communications Writer

Honorable Mention 

• Henderson County Public Schools, Hendersonville, N.C.
  "Say Something" Video
  Molly McGowan Gorsuch, Public Information Officer

  Mercer Island (Wash.) School District
  The Power of Words
  Craig Degginger, Communications Coordinator

• Mercer Island (Wash.) School District
  Mindfulness – Be the Three at Northwood
  Craig Degginger, Communications Coordinator

• Mountain View (Calif.) Whisman School District
  "Let's Talk" video series
  Shelly Hausman, PIO

• North Thurston Public Schools, Lacey, Wash.
  North Thurston Public Schools Bond & Levy 2020 Videos
  Courtney Schrieve, Executive Director, Public Relations

• Phoenix (Ariz.) Union High School District
  PXU Ethos
  Richard Franco, Director of Marketing and Communications

• Rockland BOCES for the East Ramapo Central School District, West Nyack, N.Y.
  East Ramapo Central School District - Healthier U.S. Schools Challenge
  Bridget Clark, Public Information Specialist

• Sioux City (Iowa) Community School District
  Tri-State Governor's CTE Video
  Mandie Mayo, Director of Communications

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