UCPS Communications team earns statewide recognition for outstanding communication
The Union County Public Schools Communications Team won 15 Blue Ribbon Awards for outstanding and effective communication during North Carolina School Public Relations Association’s (NCSPRA) ceremony, Feb. 10. Blue Ribbon Awards are the highest honor a school district can receive from NCSPRA, which is the state’s leading organization for school communications and public relations professionals. UCPS was one of 38 school districts statewide to receive Blue Ribbon Awards.
“Our communications team is highly skilled and professional. Their work is instrumental in serving our employees, students, staff and parents each day. These awards are well-deserved and I am honored that they are part of TEAM UCPS,” said Superintendent Dr. Andrew Houlihan.
Ken Derksen, NCSPRA President and Executive Director for Community Engagement & Student and Family Support for Wayne County Public Schools, said the work of the award winners exemplifies the high standards and qualities members demonstrate in their daily school communications programs.
“These awards highlight the superior work being accomplished in the area of school communications and all that our members are doing to support and promote public schools across North Carolina,” said Derksen.
The UCPS team received two Blue Ribbon awards for Digital Media Engagement, two for Image/Graphic Design, five for Excellence in Writing, two for Marketing, three for Photography, and one for Special Events/Programs.
The awards and the level of recognition are listed below:
- Digital Media Engagement
#UCPSGrad Reels – Silver
Educate - Silver - Image/Graphic Design
Welcome to Kindergarten – Gold
Introducing AgTech – Gold - Excellence in Writing
Where are they now series – Gold
Three generations of students bid Piedmont Middle teacher farewell – Silver
Finding her voice through a Talker – Silver
Striking the right chord – Silver
See the impact of teachers through a student’s eyes - Silver - Marketing
UCPS Bond 2022 – Gold
UCPS is hiring - Gold - Photography
Welding a successful future – Gold
Reading adventures – Silver
Making sparks - Bronze - Special Events and Programs:
Books and Brackets – Gold
NCSPRA is a statewide professional organization serving more than 175 members. Its mission is to build support for public education through well-planned and responsible public relations. For more information, please visit the NCSPRA Facebook page or www.ncspra.org.
02/14/2023