North Penn School District Office of School and Community Engagement Receives Awards for Publications
The North Penn School District (NPSD) Office of School and Community Engagement has received several awards from the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) as part of its annual Publications and Digital Media Excellence awards.
North Penn earned seven awards total, with two Awards of Excellence, four Awards of Merit, and one Honorable Mention. NPSRA has been providing school communication training and services to school leaders since 1935. Their mission is to develop professionals to communicate strategically, build trust and foster positive relationships in support of their school communities. NSPRA uses experienced, award-winning professionals to evaluate entries in their annual communication contest.
Erika Shaedle, NPSD Advertising and Marketing Specialist, earned an Award of Excellence in the Annual Report category for the NPSD Educational Foundation Annual Report. Shaedle also earned two Awards of Merits, one in the Annual Report category for the NPSD Annual Report 2021-2022 and one in the Special Purpose Publication category for the NPSD Comprehensive Plan 2022-2025.
Bob Gillmer, NPSD Coordinator of Communications, earned three awards in the Video (Produced In-House) Category, an Award of Excellence for NPHS- A Building by Community, and two Awards of Merit for Do You Want to Call a Snow Day? and Elevate and Exceed Expectations. Gillmer also received an Honorable Mention for Dr. Dietrich’s Farewell Tour and Parade.
“The North Penn School District always prioritizes clear and timely communication with our community,” said Christine Liberaski, Director of School and Community Engagement. “We are very proud to have received this recognition from NSPRA, but more proud of the community of students and staff that these publications highlight.”
To see a full list of 2023 NSPRA Excellence in Education Communication Contest winners, please visit the NSPRA website.