Winston Salem Times

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools issued the following announcement on February 17.

February 17, 2022 - The North Carolina School Public Relations Association (NCSPRA) has honored Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools for excellence in communications. The WS/FCS Marketing & Communications Department earned a total of 30 Blue Ribbon Awards for outstanding and effective communication. NCSPRA presented the awards during a virtual ceremony on February 11, 2022.

The awards were given at three levels; Gold, Silver, and Bronze.  WS/FCS won a total of 15 gold awards, the most in the state of North Carolina.

"Thirty NCSPRA awards is amazing, a district record,” said Brent Campbell, WS/FCS Chief Marketing and Communications Officer. “We had 20 awards in Electronic Media and that’s unheard of. When I see these 30 awarded pieces of work, I know they are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the amazing work that comes from this team every single day!”

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. “Blue Ribbon Awards are among the highest and most prestigious honors that a member of our organization can attain. I congratulate all of this year’s winners for achieving statewide recognition as a Blue Ribbon Award winner. 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,” Derksen said.

NCSPRA recognizes outstanding communications through its Blue Ribbon Awards program each year.  WS/FCS was one of 37 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 2021 Blue Ribbon submissions.

WS/FCS won awards for the following entries:

Open Book – Superintendent Tricia McManus’ Podcast – Electronic Media

Welcome to Pre-K – Electronic Media

After the Whistle – Electronic Media

Profile of Principal Donald Wyatt – Excellence in Writing

East Forsyth HS Basketball Schedule – Publications

2021 Souvenir Program – Publications

2021 Poet Laureate – Special Event and Programs

2021 Poet Laureate Program Fresh Voices - Publications

2021 Summer Parent Café Series – Publications

First Year Teacher Celebration – Special Events and Programs

2021 Core Awards – Special Events and Programs

Department Shout Out – Special Events and Programs

A Moment 2 Remember, Captain Warren Wheeler – Electronic Media

Hackers and Makers Summer Camp – Electronic Media

Mt. Tabor Press Conference – Electronic Media

Congratulations, Class of 2021 – Electronic Media

Board of Education Spotlight – Electronic Media

The Story Bus – Electronic Media

Why Do You Teach? – Electronic Media

Atkins Helps Save Soccer Player – Electronic Media

Bus Driver Appreciation – Electronic Media

Our Way Forward/Easton Elementary– Electronic Media

Magnet/Choice School Showcase Promo – Electronic Media

Lewisville Middle School Tour – Electronic Media

Pep Rally for Justin – Electronic Media

Thank You, Randy Wood – Electronic Media

Get On The Bus – Electronic Media

Violet Mathis Retires at 94! – Electronic Media

WS/FCS Spring Arts Extravaganza – Electronic Media

Welcome New Teachers – Special Events and Programs

NCSPRA is a statewide professional organization serving more than 150 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.

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