The ESD Communications team was recognized for over 15 awards, including four Best in Category Awards, at the Washington Schools Public Relations Association (WSPRA) conference on April 26, 2018. Michele Larsen and Melissa Burt were in attendance to collect the awards at the Leavenworth event, which was attended by school communicators from around the state.

Past President Catherine Carbone-Rogers of Highline Public Schools headed up the awards, and said that this year WSPRA changed the awards process by refining the categories and setting specific grading rubrics. Also, for the first time, the awards were judged by a sister chapter out of state. “Judging by how many awards there are here tonight, I think it’s safe to say that communicators in Ohio are very impressed by Washington communications,” said Rogers.

Awards received by the ESD 112 team with their districts are:

Best in Category – Under 10,000 Students

  • Annual Report – Washougal School District / ESD 112
  • Communication, PR or Marketing Campaign – Kelso School District / ESD 112 – Bond & Levy Campaign

Best in Category – Over 10,000 Students

  • Special Purpose Publication – ESD 112 – Art Show Event Poster
  • Special Purpose Publication – Battle Ground Public Schools – Building Great Schools Begins With You!

Excellence – Under 10,000 Students

  • Annual Report – Camas School District / ESD 112
  • Print Newsletter & Mailer – Longview Public Schools / ESD 112
  • Special Purpose Publication – Cashmere School District – Bond & Levy Mailer

Excellence – Over 10,000 Students

  • Annual Report – Battle Ground Public Schools / ESD 112

Merit – Over 10,000 Students

  • Video – ESD 112 – How Quest Academy is Creating Remarkable Change in Children
  • Video – ESD 112 – EDU-Speakin’ to Me?
  • Video – ESD 112 – How a Glitter Jar Improved Behavior in the Classroom

Merit – Under 10,000 Students

  • Communication, PR or Marketing Campaign – Longview Public Schools / ESD 112 – Star Polishers
  • Communication, PR or Marketing Campaign – Fife Public Schools / ESD 112 – Fife Bond & Levy Campaign
  • Finance Publication – Longview Public Schools / ESD 112 – Bond Flyer
  • Finance Publication – Longview Public Schools / ESD 112 – Levy Mailer
  • Print Newsletter & Mailer – Hockinson School District

Honorable Mention – Under 10,000 Students

  • Video – Chehalis School District – STEM Success and Ashlynn Gallagher