SWBOCES Communications Team Receives 11 National School P.R. Awards
The school communications team at the Southern Westchester BOCES Office of Public Information won a record 11 awards in the National School Public Relations Association’s 2021 Publications and Digital Media Excellence Awards.
The recognition by the country's preeminent organization of school communications professionals includes five Awards of Excellence, the top honor, with four of those coming in the category of Excellence in Writing.
Public Relations Specialists Natalia Baage-Lord, Cara Matthews and Alicia Smith won two three NSPRA awards apiece, and Director of Communications Brian Howard two.
“We are a true, collaborative team of school communications professionals, and we are dedicated to students first and to the SWBOCES mission in support of our component school districts,” Mr. Howard said. “I am appreciative of our NSPRA member peers for their recognition of our efforts to showcase the important work and achievements of students and educators in the Southern Westchester region.”
NSPRA is the leader in school communication with a mission to advance education through responsible communication. NSPRA’s Publications and Digital Media Awards recognize outstanding education publications and marketing/informational materials (print and electronic), video/TV/radio programs, social media and websites. The submissions are adjudicated by veteran educational communications professionals across the country who have long-standing expertise in the categories they judge.
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The awards announced on June 28 are as follows:
Excellence in Writing
Award of Excellence
- Southern Westchester BOCES, Harrison, N.Y.
Valhalla Opening Day 2020-2021 Speech
Natalia Baage-Lord, Public Relations Specialist - Southern Westchester BOCES, Harrison, N.Y.
OHS “La Sisterhood” Club Members Speak at Leadership Institute
Cara Matthews, Public Relations Specialist - Southern Westchester BOCES, Harrison, N.Y.
Ossining Students' Strength, Resilience Shine in Capsule Project
Cara Matthews, Public Relations Specialist - Southern Westchester BOCES, Harrison, N.Y.
Love was in the stars during virtual planetarium event
Alicia Smith, Public Relations Specialist
Award of Merit
- Southern Westchester BOCES, Harrison, N.Y.
OHS Students Teach Young Peers through Summer Language Groups
Cara Matthews, Public Relations Specialist - Southern Westchester BOCES, Harrison, N.Y.
Lucia’s Butterfly Garden project helps winged friends
Alicia Smith, Public Relations Specialist
Honorable Mention
- Southern Westchester BOCES, Harrison, N.Y.
Virtual Regeneron visit to Grady shows the fun of science
Alicia Smith, Public Relations Specialist
Print Newsletter
Excellence
- Southern Westchester BOCES, Harrison, N.Y.
Valhalla Voyages Newsletter 2020-2021
Natalia Baage-Lord, Public Relations Specialist
Social Media
Honorable Mention
- Southern Westchester BOCES, Harrison, N.Y.
Valhalla's Senior Sports Spotlight 2020-2021
Natalia Baage-Lord, Public Relations Specialist
Special Purpose Publication
Award of Merit
- Southern Westchester BOCES, Harrison, N.Y.
Advocacy Week 2021: Students offer shining examples of SWBOCES' value
Brian Howard, Director of Communications
Honorable Mention
- Southern Westchester BOCES, Harrison, N.Y.
2021-2022 Southern Westchester BOCES Services Guide
Brian Howard, Director of Communications
