The Spring ISD Office of Communications was recognized with 36 Star Awards from the Texas School Public Relations Association (TSPRA) for excellence in school communications during the 2024-25 school year, highlighted by a prestigious Crystal Commendation Award — one of the highest honors presented by the organization.

The awards were announced during the 2026 TSPRA Annual Conference Star Awards Banquet  on Feb. 18 in Galveston. Each year, TSPRA honors outstanding work in print, electronic and visual communications submitted by school districts and education foundations across Texas.

Spring ISD earned:

• 18 Gold Star Awards 
• 7 Silver Star Awards 
• 7 Bronze Star Awards 
• 3 Best of Category Awards 
• 1 Crystal Commendation Award for its Video Portfolio 

The Crystal Commendation Award represents a distinction reserved for entries that demonstrate exceptional creativity, strategic impact and excellence in execution. Spring ISD’s Video Portfolio was recognized for its powerful storytelling, production quality and ability to authentically capture the transformative work happening across the district.

“We are incredibly proud to receive 36 Star Awards, and especially honored to earn a Crystal Commendation for our Video Portfolio,” said Kristen Cobb, Executive Director of Communications. “That recognition affirms our belief that storytelling matters. When we tell the stories of our students and staff with excellence and intention, we strengthen trust, inspire pride and build deeper connections with our community. This honor belongs to our entire team and to the schools who allow us to capture the extraordinary work taking place every day in Spring ISD. I want to personally thank Superintendent Dr. Kregg Cuellar, our Spring ISD Board of Trustees, and Senior Leadership Team for their continued support.”

Judges across the U.S. evaluated thousands of submissions statewide and selected winners based on rigorous criteria established by TSPRA. School districts were judged in three separate enrollment categories. Spring ISD, serving approximately 32,000 students, competes in the 15,000 to 40,000 student division.

The Texas School Public Relations Association is a nonprofit professional organization dedicated to promoting public schools through effective communications. TSPRA is an award-winning chapter of the National School Public Relations Association and represents more than 1,000 communications professionals across Texas.

List of Awards

Crystal Commendation Award 

Spring ISD in Motion: Stories of Success, Culture and Community – Video Portfolio

Best of Category

1. Five Good Things in Spring – E-Newsletter
2. Spring ISD Popular Annual Financial Report -Booklet
3. Community Resource Guide – Handbook

🥇Gold

1. Spring ISD Popular Annual Financial Report – Booklet
2. Week of the Young Child Program – Program
3. Community Resource Guide -Handbook
4. Westfield Senior Nehemiah Allen Commits to West Point, Balancing Football and Service – Writing 
5. Superintendent Town Hall Meetings – Flyer
6. Calm Before the Pitch – Photo Sports Subjects
7. Leading the Pack  – Photo Sports Subjects
8. Reading Sparks Joy and Curiosity  – Photo Academic/Classroom
9. Sliding Into Happiness  – Other Subjects
10. VATRE Logo – Logo
11. Your School. Your Future. – Advertisement 
12. 2024 Winter Wonderland – Video General Event
13. Class of 2025: A Moment in Color –  Video General Event
14. Spelling Bee Marathon – Video General Event
15. The 2025 Spring ISD Employee Recognition Banquet – Video General Event
16. Spring ISD Bond Update Keeping Our Schools Safe and Modern – Video Marketing
17. Five Good Things in Spring – E-Newsletter
18. Spring ISD’s Standout Athletes – Social Media Campaign

🥈Silver

1. Timeless Impact: 2025-26 Monthly Calendar – Calendar
2. Anti Drug Poster Campaign – Print Materials in a Language other than English
3. Spring Independent School District Mentor Handbook – Handbook
4. Spring ISD Makes History with the Launch of “Mariachi León” – Publish News Release
5. A Winter Gift – Photo Sports Subjects
6. The Sound of Belonging: Spring ISD’s First Mariachi Program –  Video General Event
7. Feria y Exposición Ganadera de Spring – Video Production in a Language other than English

🥉Bronze

1. State of the District Invitation – Invitation
2. VATRE Postcard – Print Materials in a Language other than English
3. Built for Speed, Powered by Faith: Dekaney High’s Tanook Hines – Writing 
4. From Newcomer to Champion: 4th Grader’s Story Inspires Spring ISD – Writing
5. Spring ISD Students Take Their Voices to the Texas Capitol – Writing
6. Thousands Gather for Spring ISD’s Winter Wonderland, Taking Home nearly 45,000 free Books and Holiday Joy – Writing
7. Family and Community Engagement Framework – Handbook