LPS Communications Team honored by the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) with 20 Publications and Digital Media Excellence Awards

Background

The Lincoln Public Schools Communications Team received recognition for its work by receiving 20 Publications and Digital Media Excellence Awards presented by the National School Public Relations Association in July 2023 for communication occurring during the 2022-2023 school year.

Explanation

Staff from the Lincoln Public Schools Communications Team were honored at the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) 2023 National Seminar on July 16 for their work during the 2022-2023 school year.

The LPS team received Publications and Digital Media Excellence Awards for 20 different projects, ranging from graphic design, written publication, video work and social media content. Each entry is judged on the overall excellence of the entry as well as its quality compared to other entries in the category. The top award in each category is the Award of Excellence. Awards of Merit and Honorable Mentions are also given in each category. A record number 1,800-plus entries were submitted in 2023.

Members of the nationally award winning communications team led by Executive Director Mindy Burbach include Marlenia Thornton, Chris Warner, Brian Fitzgerald, Joshua Genrich, David Koehn, Brian Seifferlein, BriAna Wycoff, Otilio Meza, Brent Hardin, Emily Anton, Julie Dansky and Leo Lukin.

Associate Superintendent for Civic Engagement John Neal writes:
“The LPS Communications Team effectively shares the diverse stories of our students, parents, staff, and Board members in compelling words and images that reach to the heart of learning and teaching. Through their skill and artistic touch, they make it possible for the community to understand the sincere and deep dedication that goes into teaching and supporting our students. The Communications Team’s work is essential in continually earning the trust of the community of Lincoln.”

Proposal

That the Lincoln Board of Education adopt the following resolution:

WHEREAS, The members of the Lincoln Public Schools Communications Team were honored by the National School Public Relations Association with 20 national Publications and Digital Media Excellence Awards; and

WHEREAS, the members of the LPS Communications Team effectively share the diverse stories of students, parents, staff, and Board members through various communication platforms to highlight the sincere and deep dedication that goes into teaching and supporting our students; and

WHEREAS, the members of the LPS Communications Team enable and empower others in the school district to effectively communicate with their students, with their families, with their staff and with the community at large; and

WHEREAS, the members of the LPS Communications Team are highly respected and valued by their colleagues not only at Lincoln Public Schools but across the state of Nebraska and the nation;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Lincoln Board of Education does hereby congratulate the members of the Lincoln Public Schools Communications Team for receiving 20 Publications and Digital Media Excellence Awards from the National School Public Relations Association.

Updated October 10, 2023