SWBOCES Communications Team honored by statewide organization
Graphic Illustrator Jeffry Braun received a first-place Award of Excellence for Photography for the Grand Opening Postcard he produced for the Blind Brook-Rye Union Free School District. Mr. Braun also received a third place Award of Merit for the collateral materials he produced for the Tech Expo event hosted by the LHRIC's Technology Leadership Institute.
Public Relations Specialist Natalia Baage received a second-place Award of Honor in the Community Newsletter category for the Valhalla Voyages 2022-23 newsletter for the Valhalla Union Free School District. Southern Westchester BOCES Center for Career Services' monthly e-newsletter, Careers Central, produced by Director of Communications Brian Howard, was recognized with a third-place Award of Merit.
"I am proud of the work of our talented and growing School Communications Team, whether it is officially recognized in this way or not," Mr. Howard said. "Still, it is gratifying any time our peers evaluate the support we provide to our school districts and BOCES centers as being among the best in New York State. For that I am thankful."
Staff members in the Office of Public Information at Southern Westchester BOCES are members of both NYSPRA and NSPRA. The organizations represent school districts, BOCES and independent school communications providers across the state and country. They are dedicated to promoting effective communications with school communities, including students, parents, staff, residents, partners and all stakeholders.
