NSPRA's annual Mark of Distinction program recognizes the efforts of exemplary chapters of NSPRA in supporting the national association's mission to develop professionals to communicate strategically, build trust and foster positive relationships in support of their school communities.

The program recognizes chapters for membership building efforts and in special focus areas (professional development/PR skill-building; special PR/communication program, project or campaign; and coalition-building/collaborative communication efforts).

Chapters that earn a Mark of Distinction are provided with rewards such as free professional-level NSPRA memberships, discounts on Seminar registration and more.

For 2024, 14 chapters have earned the distinction. The following chapters will be honored during the Annual Meeting and Celebration of Achievement at the NSPRA 2024 National Seminar on Sunday, July 14, at 1 p.m. PT at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue in Bellevue, Wash. Congratulations!

California School Public Relations Association

• Membership building - 20% increase in chapter members who are NSPRA members
• Professional development/PR skill-building
• Special PR/communication program, project or campaign
• Coalition-building/collaborative communication efforts

Florida: Sunshine State School Public Relations Association

• Membership building - 30% increase in chapter members who are NSPRA members
• Professional development/PR skill-building

Illinois School Public Relations Association

• Professional development/PR skill-building

Kansas School Public Relations Association

• Professional development/PR skill-building

Michigan School Public Relations Association

• Professional development/PR skill-building

Minnesota School Public Relations Association

• Membership building - 30% increase in chapter members who are NSPRA members
• Professional development/PR skill-building
• Special PR/communication program, project or campaign

Missouri School Public Relations Association

• Professional development/PR skill-building

Nebraska School Public Relations Association

• Professional development/PR skill-building

New England School Public Relations Association

• Membership building - 30% increase in chapter members who are NSPRA members
• Professional development/PR skill-building

New Jersey School Public Relations Association

• Membership building - 30% increase in chapter members who are NSPRA members
• Professional development/PR skill-building

North Carolina School Public Relations Association

• Professional development/PR skill-building

Ohio School Public Relations Association

• Professional development/PR skill-building
• Special PR/communication program, project or campaign
• Coalition-building/collaborative communication efforts

Washington School Public Relations Association

• Professional development/PR skill-building

Wisconsin School Public Relations Association

• Membership building - 10% increase in chapter members who are NSPRA members
• Professional development/PR skill-building

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