For more than 50 years, the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) has honored the best work in school communication through our National School Communication Awards program.

From successful bond campaigns and crisis communication strategies to outstanding social media engagement, podcasts, videos and more, submit your best work for the chance to earn national recognition for your district or organization’s school communication efforts!

Submit entries to any or all of the three award programs:

Gold Medallion Awards 

Program recognizes superior educational public relations programs and campaigns grounded in strategic communication best practices.

Fee per entry: $175 for members, $235 for non-members

Deadline: March 29, 2024

Golden Achievement Awards 

Program recognizes outstanding, strategic work in all aspects of school public relations, communications, marketing and engagement.

Fee per entry: $85 for members, $125 for non-members

Deadline: April 5, 2024

Publications and Digital Media Excellence Awards 

Program recognizes outstanding tactical materials such as publications, newsletters, videos, podcasts, websites, social media and more.

Fee per entry: $85 for members, $125 for non-members

Deadline: April 5, 2024

Entries may be submitted in each program by public school systems, charter schools, private schools, community or vocational/technical colleges, state/national education groups, education service agencies (ESA), intermediate units (IU), boards of cooperative educational services (BOCES), and any agency, consultant or business in partnership with any of the aforementioned education entities. Student-written/produced communication materials are not eligible for entry.

For more information, including award rules, judging criteria, entry guidelines, winning entries from previous years and FAQs, visit nspra.org/comm-awards. All entries can be submitted at nspra.org/award-apply.

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Questions? Contact awards@nspra.org.