HIGH POINT — The North Carolina School Public Relations Association (NCSPRA) has honored the Public Schools of Robeson County for excellence in communications.
PSRC earned multiple Blue Ribbon Awards for outstanding and effective communication. PSRC Chief Communications Officer Jessica Sealey received the following awards during the Blue Ribbon Awards Ceremony in High Point on Friday: Bronze Awards for Excellence in Writing; Publications (Print and Electronic); Image and Graphic Design; and Marketing; and a Silver Award for Excellence in Writing.
“I am grateful for the work of NCSPRA and to be a part of this amazing chapter of professional school communicators who are always sharing ideas and lifting each other up. It’s a privilege to be recognized among peers today and to receive multiple awards for our district’s communications efforts. As always, we remain committed to strengthening communication for our PSRC Family, and I look forward to continuing the work I love so much of keeping our parents, students, staff, and stakeholders informed and engaged,” said PSRC Chief Communications Officer Jessica Sealey.
Valerie Newton, NCSPRA President and Director of Communication and Family Engagement for Sampson County Schools, said the work of the award winners exemplifies the high standards of the North Carolina School Public Relations Association and the outstanding work of its members.
“We are extremely proud of the work being done by NCSPRA members across the state, and the Blue Ribbon Award winners have demonstrated excellence in all facets of communication. Their expertise and professionalism in the field of communication highlight the superior work being done by North Carolina public schools, and their accomplishments deserve recognition. I congratulate all of our winners for the outstanding work they do to support students and teachers and promote public education,” Newton said.
NCSPRA recognizes outstanding communications through its Blue Ribbon Awards program each year. PSRC was one of 35 school districts statewide to receive a Blue Ribbon Award. This year’s submission categories included: Marketing, Digital Media Engagement, Electronic Media, Excellence in Writing, Publications, Image/Graphic Design, Photography, and Special Projects and Events. The Georgia School Public Relations Association judged NCSPRA’s 2024 Blue Ribbon entries.
In addition to the Blue Ribbon Awards and Best of the Best Awards, NCSPRA presented its School Communicator of the Year award to Tahira Stalberte, APR of Union County Public Schools.
The School Communicator of the Year award recognizes one NCSPRA member each year for excellence in the field of school communications. Candidates are nominated by NCSPRA members and are evaluated based on outstanding performance in the areas of Leadership, Communication, Professionalism, and Community Involvement.
NCSPRA is a statewide professional organization serving more than 190 members. Its mission is to build support for public education through well-planned and responsible public relations. For more information, please visit ncspra.org.