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NSPRA and Chapter Award Programs and Session Proposals 

 

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NSPRA National School Communication Awards

Gold Medallion entries are due Friday, March 7, 2025. Golden Achievement and Publications and Digital Media Excellence Awards are due Friday, March 14.

 

NSPRA has honored the best work in school communication for more than 50 years. Earn national recognition for your district or organization’s school communications efforts by submitting your best work to any or all of the three award programs: Gold Medallion Awards, Golden Achievement Awards and Publications and Digital Media Excellence Awards.

Please review full guidelines and elibility information before submitting.

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2025 National School Communicator of the Year

Nominations are due Friday, April 4, 2025.

 

Each year, NSPRA's National School Communicator of the Year Award, presented in partnership with Finalsite, honors one outstanding individual from the school public relations profession. Please review details and eligibility guidelines before submitting a nomination. Chapter leaders may complete an nomination form for their chapter nominee. Chapter leaders may also opt to have their nominee complete the application. No other person(s) should complete a nomination.  If you have questions, please email awards@nspra.org.

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2025 NSPRA Recognition Awards 

The submission deadline for all nominations is Friday, March 10, 2025.

 

Nominations for the 2025 Barry Gaskins Mentor Legacy Award, Bob Grossman Leadership in School Communications Award, NSPRA Presidents Award and Learning and Liberty Legacy Leader Recognition are now open.

Gaskins Award Nomination Grossman Award Nomination 

Presidents Award Nomination Legacy Leader Nomination

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2024-25 Pennsylvania School Public Relations Association (PenSPRA) Award Program

 

Entries for the Excellence in Education Communications Contest were due January 17, 2025. 

Nominations for the PenSPRA Communicator of the Year Award and PenSPRA Key Communicator Award are due February 25, 2025.

Each year, PenSPRA provides an opportunity for school district communication professionals to be recognized in the annual Excellence in Education Communications Contest. In addition, PenSPRA's Communicator of the Year Award recognizes the exemplary leadership of school public relations professionals in Pennsylvania; PenSPRA's Key Communicator Award honors an education professional who has successfully contributed to the field of school communications. For questions, please email penspra@cciu.org.

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2025 Colorado School Public Relations Association Awards

 

Submissions are due March 14, 2025

COSPRA proudly recognizes outstanding individuals and departments that drive impactful school public relations and educational initiatives. This annual celebration highlights excellence, creativity, and expert contributions in shaping meaningful school communication.

Showcase your achievements and gain the recognition you deserve! Prepare your entry and join us in celebrating public relations excellence in education.

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2025 Pennsylvania School Public Relations Association (PenSPRA) Student Scholarships Program

 

Applications are due April 11, 2025.

Each year, PenSPRA presents a student from each of its two regions with a $1,000 scholarship. Scholarships are awarded to qualified Pennsylvania public high school seniors who plan to pursue a career in a communications field (i.e., journalism, English, public relations, advertising, graphic arts, etc.). Please review scholarship details and eligibility guidelines before applying. For questions, please email penspra@cciu.org.

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INSPRA's Distinguished Service Celebration

Submissions are due March 12, 2025

INSPRA recognizes those individuals and groups throughout the state who partner with their school communications office to serve as ambassadors for public education and champions of students and staff. INSPRA’s annual Distinguished Service Celebration honors the impactful work of these school community members.

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SUNSPRA Sunshine Medallion Awards of Excellence

Submissions are due March 21, 2025

We are thrilled to share that the SUNSPRA Sunshine Medallion Awards of Excellence return in 2025, including two new categories: the Supernova and Radiant Awards celebrating exemplary work in school public relations, communication, marketing, and engagement. This is the first year these prestigious awards are being offered, so don’t miss your chance to be a part of history and take these honors back to your district!

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