The National School Public Relations Association recently recognized Holyoke Public Schools’ communications efforts with seven Publications and Digital Media Excellence Awards for the following submissions:
Likes, shares, and education: Holyoke Public Schools unites the community on social media
Dual Language Learning: Benefits for Spanish Speakers (video)
Photos to Canvas: Holyoke High School students create original artwork for orphans in India (video)
Moving Forward Together: A strategic plan by Holyokers, for Holyokers, with Holyokers (special purpose publication)
Rezoning Schools in Holyoke: Phase 2 Outreach November 2022 (special purpose publication)
The awards were presented to Communications Director Jennie Oesterreicher, Media Center Director Michael Hines, Communications Manager Andrés Villada, and Chief of Strategy and Turnaround Erin Linville for their respective work on these projects.
NSPRA’s Publications and Digital Media Excellence Awards recognize outstanding education publications, e-newsletters, digital media programs, radio/TV/video programs, social media, infographics, blogs and websites. NSPRA uses experienced, award-winning professionals to evaluate entries. Winning entries were recognized during the Annual Meeting and Celebration of Achievement during the NSPRA 2023 National Seminar July 16-19 in St. Louis, MO.