The Spring ISD Communications Department has been selected as the winner of 11 National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) awards in the organization’s 2026 National School Communication Awards, including 8 top Awards of Excellence.
The annual school public relations contest drew hundreds of entries this year from across the country, including 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.
“Strong schools are built on strong relationships, and communication is at the heart of those connections,” said Superintendent Dr. Kregg Cuellar. “Our Communications team does an exceptional job of keeping families informed, celebrating the achievements of our students and staff, and sharing the incredible stories that make Spring ISD special. These national recognitions are well deserved and reflect the outstanding work they do to connect, engage and inspire our stakeholders.”
Among the district’s award-winning entries were two Awards of Excellence in the Handbook/Guide category for the Mentor Handbook and Community Resource Guide, produced by the Spring ISD’s Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Department. The recognition highlights the collaborative work taking place across the district to provide meaningful resources that support families, mentors and community partnerships.
NSPRA has recognized outstanding work in the field of school communication for more than 50 years and remains the nation’s leading organization for school public relations professionals. This year’s awards will be officially presented during the 2026 NSPRA National Seminar this July in New Orleans, where communications leaders from across the country will gather to celebrate innovation and excellence in educational communications.
The 2026 NSPRA Publication and Digital Media Excellence Awards recognized Spring ISD in the following categories:
Excellence Awards
- Branding/Image Package: Together in Culture.Together in Accountability logos
- Financial Publication: Spring ISD Popular Annual Financial Report
- Marketing Material: Recruitment Marketing Campaign
- Photo-Excellence: Leaping Toward Success
- Social Media: “This is Spring” Social Media Campaign
- Handbook/Guide: Mentor Handbook, Spring ISD Family & Community Engagement
- Handbook/Guide: Community Resource Guide, Spring ISD Family & Community Engagement
- Video Series-Excellence: Stories of Success, Culture and Community Video 1 Video 2
Honorable Mention
- Marketing Material: Where Choice Meets Opportunity Billboard
Merit Mention
- Special Purpose Publication: Campus Performance Framework
- Newsletter: Five Good Things in Spring