The Spring ISD Communications team has been selected as the winner of 26 National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) awards in the organization’s 2022 National School Communication Awards, including 13 top Awards of Excellence.

The annual school public relations contest draws hundreds of entries each year from across the country, includingawar submissions from public and private schools and school districts, educational organizations and business partners. Each entry highlights work in education communication and marketing, encompassing print, electronic communications, video, audio, websites and social media campaigns.

“We are fortunate in Spring ISD to have a dedicated team of creative Communications professionals who are not only dedicated to their craft, but who are also passionate about supporting our students, staff and families,” Spring ISD Superintendent Dr. Lupita Hinojosa said. “These awards affirm the great work that we see each and every day from our Communications department – and I am pleased, but not at all surprised, to see that their work is gaining national recognition.”

NSPRA has recognized stand-out work in the field of school communication for more than 50 years. This year’s awards will be officially presented during the 2022 NSPRA National Seminar this July in Chicago.

“I am extremely proud of our team and of the work they perform on a daily basis,” Chief of Communications Lester Gretsch said. “These 26 awards are a just reward for their dedication to our students and their unwavering commitment to excellence. I am humbled to lead and be a part of such a dedicated team of professionals.”

Awards of Excellence

• Spring ISD News Blog (Blog)
• My Anti-Drug Is … (Branding/Image Package)
• Spring ISD Senior Accepted to Every Ivy League School and Headed to Harvard This Fall (Excellence in Writing)
• SHSU tutor returns to her elementary school to provide accelerated instruction (Excellence in Writing)
• Spring ISD Board Names Lupita Hinojosa as Lone Finalist for Superintendent (Excellence in Writing)
• Spring ISD Popular Annual Financial Report (Finance Publication)
• Spring ISD At a Glance (Infographic)
• Get to Know Our New Superintendent (Marketing Materials – Digital Media)
• Full-Day Pre-K at Spring ISD (Marketing Materials – Digital Media)
• Welcome Back to School (Marketing Materials – Digital Media)
• What is an Additional Days School Year? (Marketing Materials – Digital Media)
• Every Student. Every Teacher. Every Day. (Video – Produced In-House)
• Bus Safety Week (Video – Produced In-House)

Awards of Merit

• SpringBoard (E-Newsletter – External Audience)
• New Barbering Academy at Westfield HS Creates Pathway to Career Success (Excellence in Writing)
• From ESL to Rice University, How One Dekaney HS Student Overcame the Odds (Excellence in Writing)
• Spring ISD Event Planning Guide and Standards (Handbook)
• Spring ISD Website Redesign (Internet/Intranet Website)
• Bedtime Story Series (Video – Produced In-house)

Honorable Mentions

• Spring ISD Board President Shares Family Ties to Black History Month (Excellence in Writing)
• Achieving Success Alternative Program Offers Another Path to a Diploma for Spring ISD Students (Excellence in Writing)
• Bus Safety and Crime Prevention Push Cards (Infographic)
• Happy Principals Month (Social Media)
• Spring Times (Special Purpose Publication)
• A Special Reunion at Northgate Crossing Elementary (Video – Produced In-house)
• 2022 Board Recognition Month (Video – Produced In-house)