2008 NSPRA Publications and Electronic Media Contest Award Winners NSPRA has listed the name of the person submitting the entry. He or she may or may not be its creator. For more information or copies of entries, please contact the person listed directly. Annual Reports Excellence

• Bellingham School District, Bellingham, WA 98225; 2006-2007 Annual Report; Tanya Kersteins Rowe, Director, School Info & Comm

• Edmonton Catholic School District, Edmonton, AB T5K 1C2; Annual Education Results Report 2006-2007; Karla Brophy, Communications Specialist

• Hillsboro School District, Hillsboro, OR 97124; 2006-2007 Annual Report; Nicole Kaufman, Exec. Dir., Community Relations

• Northbrook School District 27, Northbrook, IL 60062; 2007 Annual Report; Ann Potter, Director of Communications

• Orangeburg Consolidated School District Five, Orangeburg, SC 29115; Reflections on the Pursuit of Excellence; Gregory Carson, Exec. Asst. to the Supt. for PR, Marketing & Comms.

• San Joaquin County Office of Education, Stockton, CA 95213-9030; SJCOE 2008 Annual Report; Jacqueline Montelongo, Public Relations Officer

Merit

• Adams 12 Five Star Schools, Thornton, CO 80241-2601; A Legacy of Leading; Janelle Albertson, APR, Chief Communications Officer

• Adams County School District #50, Westminster, CO 80030; 2006-2007 Annual Report; Deb Haviland, Dir., Community Relations

• American Association of School Administrators, Arlington, VA 22203; AASA 2006-2007 Annual Report; Amy Vogt, Communications and Media Relations Manager

• Blue Valley School District, Overland Park, KS 66283; Executive Summary; Maggie Hessel-Mial, Communications Coordinator

• Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, Chapel Hill, NC 27516; 2005-2006 Annual Report; Stephanie Knott, Asst. to the Superintendent for Community Relations

• Cherry Creek School District, Greenwood Village, CO 80111; Shareholders Report Fall 2007; Michelle Ancell, Communications Specialist

• Chesterfield County Public Schools, Chesterfield, VA 23832; Design for Excellence; Community Relations Department

• Clover Park School District, Lakewood, WA 98499-1341; 2007-2008 Annual Report; Clover Park Team , Community Relations Director

• DoDDS-Pacific/DDESS-Guam, APO, AP 96367; Annual Report SY 2006-2007; Melanie Collins, Public Affairs Officer

• Douglas County School District, Castle Rock, CO 80104; 2007 Annual Report; Whei Wong, Communications Director

• Durham Public Schools, Durham, NC 27702; Annual Report - 2007 State of System; Kay Williams, Exec. Dir., Public Affairs

• Farmington Public Schools, Farmington, MI 48336; 2006-2007 Annual Report; Diane Bauman, APR, Director, School/Community Relations

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• Fayetteville Public Schools, Fayetteville, AR 72702; The Annual Report 2006-2007; Alan Wilbourn, Public Information Officer

• Forest Grove School District, Forest Grove, OR 97116; Annual Report to the Community; Connie Potter, Dir., Comms. & Volunteers

• Fort Bend Independent School District, Sugar Land, TX 77479; Framework for Success; Mary Ann Simpson, APR, Chief Communications Officer

• Fox Chapel Area School District, Pittsburgh, PA 15238; 2006-2007 Annual Report and State of the Schools; Bonnie Berzonski, Coordinator of Communications

• Granite School District, Salt Lake City, UT 84115; From Here, Anything's Possible; Randy Ripplinger, Director of Public Relations

• Illinois Mathematics & Science Academy, Aurora, IL 60506-1000; IMSA Fund Annual Report; Brenda Buschbacher, Coordinator of Public Information

• Ingham Intermediate School District, Mason, MI 48854; Focusing Our Efforts - 2007 Profile of Service; Patrice Heinzman, Director of Public Information

• Jeffco Public Schools, Golden, CO 80401; Annual Report to the Public 06-07; Marlene Desmond, Communications Manager

• Jefferson County Public Schools, Louisville, KY 40209; 2007 Annual Progress Report; Stephanie Bateman, Director of Communications

• Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, Soldotna, AK 99669; Navigating the future; Donna Peterson, Superintendent

• Kingsport City Schools, Kingsport, TN 37664; Kingsport City Schools Annual Report; Amy Greear, Community Relations Coordinator

• McKinney Independent School District, McKinney, TX 75069; 2007 Annual Report; Cody Cunningham, Asst. to the Supt., Comms.

• North Penn School District, Lansdale, PA 19446; NPSD Annual Report to the Community 2006-2007; Christine Liberaski, Coordinator, Office of School/Community Services

• North Penn School District, Lansdale, PA 19446; NPSD Educational Foundation 2006-2007 Annual Report; Christine Liberaski, Coordinator, Office of School/Community Services

• Northwest Independent School District, Fort Worth, TX 76177; District Snapshot; Melissa Shawn, Webmaster/Graphic Designer

• Orange County Public Schools, Orlando, FL 32801; Annual Report 2006-2007; Dylan Thomas, Director of Community Relations

• Pewaukee School District, Pewaukee, WI 53072; 2007 Annual Report; Wendy Wong, Public Information Coordinator

• Phoenix Country Day School, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253; Seeds of Tomorrow; Joan Risley, Communications Coordinator

• Pine-Richland School District, Gibsonia, PA 15044; 2007 Pine - Richland Annual Report "Inspiring Excellence"; Rachel Hathhorn, Schools & Community Relations Coordinator

• Plano Independent School District, Plano, TX 75075; 2007 Annual Report; Mary Gorden, Publications & Web Site Specialist

• Pueblo City Schools, Pueblo, CO 81003; 2006-2007 Pueblo City Schools Accountability Report; Casey Mahon, Director of Public Relations

• Robbinsdale Area Schools Independent School District 281, New Hope, MN 55427; School Performances/District Report Card; Jeff Dehler, Communications Program Director

• West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District, Princeton Junction, NJ 08550; School Report Card; Geraldine Hutner, Director of Communications

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• Westlake City Schools, Westlake, OH 44145; 2006-2007 Annual Report; Kim Bonvissuto, Communications Coordinator

• Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Madison, WI 53707; TEPDL Annual Report; Meri Annin, Publications Editor/Designer

Honorable Mention

• Community Consolidated School District 181, Westmont, IL 60559; 2006-2007 Annual Report; Rita DuChateau, Director of Communications

• Council of the Great City Schools, Washington, DC 20004; Annual Report; Henry Duvall, Director of Communications

• Cumberland Valley School District, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050; Annual Report to the Community; Leeann Rhoades, Public Relations Coordinator

• Dutchess County Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603; Dutchess BOCES Annual Report; Anna Marie Martino, Director of Communications & Grant Research

• East Pennsboro Area School District, Enola, PA 17025; Focus on Achievement - 2007 Annual Report; Helen Belsak, Director of Communications & Community Relations

• Eastern Suffolk Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Patchogue, NY 11772; Annual Report 2006-2007; Andrea Grooms, Director of Communications, Research & Recruitment

• Fairfax County Public Schools, Annandale, VA 22003; Comprehensive Annual Financial Report; Norma Musselwhite, Multimedia Designer

• Frederick County Public Schools, Frederick, MD 21701; 2007 School Report; Marita Loose, APR, Executive Director

• Great Valley School District, Malvern, PA 19355; 2006-2007 Annual Report; Jennifer Blake, Community Relations Coord.

• Harrison School District Two, Colorado Springs, CO 80906-3543; 2006-2007 Annual Report; Jennifer Rexrode, Webmaster/Graphic Designer

• Highline Public Schools, Burien, WA 98166; 2007 Report Card; Catherine Rogers, Director of Communication & Community Relations

• Irving Independent School District, Irving, TX 75062; Annual Report 2007; Tony Thetford, APR, Director of Public Information

• Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13, Lancaster, PA 17601; Report to the Community 2006-2007; Aimee Graybeal, Communications Coordinator

• Mason City Schools, Mason, OH 45040; 2007 Annual Report; Tracey Carson, Public Information Officer

• Middlesex County Vocational & Technical Schools, East Brunswick, NJ 08816; Annual Report 2006-2007; Rosemarie Kulik, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent

• Moore Norman Technology Center, Norman, OK 73069; Progress Report to Taxpayers 2007; Anna Trowbridge, Marketing Communications Spec.

• New Philadelphia City Schools, New Philadelphia, OH 44663; Preparing Our Children to Meet the World; Charlyn Menapace, Public Relations Coordinator

• Newport News Public Schools, Newport News, VA 23606; Report to the Community; Thomas Stormer, Community Relations Specialist

• Pattonville School District, St. Ann, MO 63074-1509; Annual Report 2007 "Personal Connections = Powerful Learning"; Mickey Schoonover, APR, Dir., School/Community Relns.

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• School District 622, North St. Paul, MN 55109; A Road Map for Accountability; Jennifer McNeil, Communications Specialist

• School District of Clayton, Clayton, MO 63105; 2006 Annual Report; Christopher Tennill, Director of Communications

• Springfield School District, Springfield, PA 19064; 2007 Annual Report: Highlights; Dr. Gary Mattei, Director of D.A.T.A.

• St. Vrain Valley School District, Longmont, CO 80501; 2006-2007 Annual Report; Nancy Herbert, Dir. of Supt & Info Services

• Texas Association of School Boards, Austin, TX 78767; TASB 2007 Annual Report; Roger White, Editor-in-Chief

• Washoe County School District, Reno, NV 89520; Report to the Community; Valerie Martino, Director of Communications

• Wichita Public Schools, Unified School District 259, Wichita, KS 67202-1292; Wichita Public Schools Education EDGE Annual Report; Wendy Johnson, APR, Division Director, Marketing & Communications

Audio/Visual Programs & Presentations Excellence

• Autry Technology Center, Enid, OK 73703; Connecting You to Your Future; Molly Helm, Director of Comms. & Marketing

• Denver Public Schools, Denver, CO 80203; Emergency Response & Crisis Management Training DVD; Stephen Finley, Director of Risk Management

• Fairfax County Public Schools, Falls Church, VA 22042; Smart PSA Campaign; Lori Knickerbocker, Communications Specialist

• Gwinnett County Public Schools, Suwanee, GA 30024-2978; "Believe!"; Sloan Roach, Executive Director of Communication & Media Relations

• Hamilton County Department of Education, Chattanooga, TN 37421; Good to Great to Exceptional; Danielle Clark, Director of Communications

• Highline Public Schools, Burien, WA 98166; "Hope + Dreams"; Catherine Rogers, Director of Communication & Community Relations

• Irving Independent School District, Irving, TX 75062; Teacher Recruitment CD; Tony Thetford, APR, Director of Public Information

• Mesquite Independent School District, Mesquite, TX 75149; College Field Trip; Wei-Tung Chou, Video Producer

• Mesquite Independent School District, Mesquite, TX 75149; Stories Not to Be MISD; Cliff Cotton, Video Production Manager

• Mesquite Independent School District, Mesquite, TX 75149; Future Quest Middle School; Wade Odom, Video Producer

• Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools, Nashville, NC 27856; "We Build Success"; Sandra Drum, Executive Director - Communications

• Peel District School Board, Mississauga, ON L5R 1C6; Starting Point 2007 Presentation; Brian Woodland, APR, Director, Communications & Strategic Partnerships

• Prince William County Public Schools, Manassas, VA 20108; Business Partnership Spots 2007; Ben Swecker, Director of Communication Services

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• Roanoke City Public Schools, Roanoke, VA 24012; RCPS Recruitment Video; Tiffany Woods, Public Relations Director

• San Benito Consolidated Independent School District, San Benito, TX 78586; Bobby Morrow Relays "Promo"; Rob Liendo, Community Relations TV Liaison

• School District of Collier County, Naples, FL 34109; PSAs - Collier County Public Schools; Joe Landon, Comm. & Information Officer

• Tyler Independent School District, Tyler, TX 75701; Your Passion Your Plan; Mary Angela Jenkins, Director of Communications

• Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Virginia Beach, VA 23456-0038; How in the World; Eileen Smith, Public Relations Coordinator

Merit

• Adams 12 Five Star Schools, Thornton, CO 80241-2601; Name This Stadium; Janelle Albertson, APR, Chief Communications Officer

• Arlington Public Schools, Arlington, VA 22207; 2008 Virginia School Census PSA; Frank Bellavia, Public Relations Specialist

• Beaufort County Schools, Beaufort, SC 29901-0309; A Diverse District - Challenging Times; John Williams, APR, Asst. Supt., Info Services

• Clarksville-Montgomery County School System, Clarksville, TN 37040-4012; Leadership Development; Elise Shelton, Director of Communications

• Clarksville-Montgomery County School System, Clarksville, TN 37040-4012; Opportunity for Involvement; Elise Shelton, Director of Communications

• Coppell Independent School District, Coppell, TX 75019; Crosswalk Safety PSA; Tamerah Ringo, Director of Communications/PR

• Des Moines Public Schools, Des Moines, IA 50309; Channel 12 Spotlight: Aviation Technology; Chad Aubrey, Video Production Specialist

• Des Moines Public Schools, Des Moines, IA 50309; Educating Des Moines. Then. Now. Tomorrow; Chad Aubrey, Video Production Specialist

• DoDDS-Pacific/DDESS-Guam, APO, AP 96367; Special Olympics DVD; Nancy Bresell, Director

• Glendale Unified School District, Glendale, CA 91206; Glendale By Any Measure; Linda Gubler Junge, Dir., Public Info & Admn Svcs

• Mesquite Independent School District, Mesquite, TX 75149; The Future is Now; Wade Odom, Video Producer

• Pinellas County Schools - WPDS-CH14, Largo, FL 33770; Dress Code Extravaganza; David Cook, TV Operations Manager

• Rockwood School District, Wildwood, MO 63038-1431; Kindergarten Registration Video; Kim Cranston, APR, Director of Communications

• School District of Collier County, Naples, FL 34109; PSAs - School Zone; Joe Landon, Comm. & Information Officer

• School House Communications, Lakewood, CO 80228; Believe in a Better Colorado Video; Lesley Dahlkemper, President

• Shawnee Mission School District, Shawnee Mission, KS 66204; Spotlight on Shawnee Mission; Leigh Anne Neal, Director of Communications

• Traverse City Area Public Schools, Traverse City, MI 49685-0032; "Building Our Future" Video; Alison Arnold, Director of Grants and Communications

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• Tyler Independent School District, Tyler, TX 75701; Teacher of the Year - Heroes; Mary Angela Jenkins, Director of Communications

• Westside Community Schools, Omaha, NE 68114; 60 Years of Excellence; Peggy Rupprecht, Director of Communications

• Wichita Public Schools, USD 259, Wichita, KS 67202-1292; USD259 Lasting Legacy-Arts Partners and the Public Art in Our Schools; Wendy Johnson, APR, Division Director, Marketing & Communications

• Wichita Public Schools, USD 259, Wichita, KS 67202-1292; Wichita Public Schools Welcome to New Teachers; Wendy Johnson, APR, Division Director, Marketing & Communications

• Yonkers Public Schools, Yonkers, NY 10701; Back to School Tips; Jerilynne Fierstein, Director of Public Information

Honorable Mention

• Aurora Public Schools, Aurora, CO 80011-6297; 2008 Bond Community Update; Georgia Duran, Chief Communication Officer

• Blue Valley School District, Overland Park, KS 66283; Ryan McHenry's Success Story; Kristi McNerlin, Director of Communications

• Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District, Carrollton, TX 75006; Preparing for High School; Emily Olson, C-FB TV Producer

• District School Board of Niagara, St. Catharines, ON L2R 7P4; Back to School PSAs; Kim Yielding, Manager, Communications and Public Relations

• Everett Public Schools, Everett, WA 98203; Career and Technical Education; Lauren Hadley, Comm./Partnerships Coord.

• Fairfax County Public Schools, Falls Church, VA 22042; "Insight" Magazine Show; Lori Knickerbocker, Communications Specialist

• Fairfax County Public Schools, Falls Church, VA 22042; School Scene; Lori Knickerbocker, Communications Specialist

• Falls Church City Public Schools, Falls Church, VA 22046; FCCPS Convocation 2008; Karen Acar, Communications Director

• Falls Church City Public Schools, Falls Church, VA 22046; Mount Daniel - A Glorious History; Karen Acar, Communications Director

• Fayette County Public School System, Fayetteville, GA 30214; SMHS Daycare Center; Melinda Berry-Dreisbach, Public Information Specialist

• Fort Bend Independent School District, Sugar Land, TX 77479; 2007 Bond - Important Facts; Mary Ann Simpson, APR, Chief Communications Officer

• Frederick County Public Schools, Frederick, MD 21701; English Language Learner (Video); Kelly Gordon, Video Production Specialist

• Marion County Public Schools, Ocala, FL 34478; "The Classroom Connection"; Kevin Christian, Public Relations & Communications Officer

• Marion County Public Schools, Ocala, FL 34478; 2008 "State of Our Schools" Video; Kevin Christian, Public Relations & Communications Officer

• Pinellas County Schools - WPDS-CH14, Largo, FL 33770; Bright House Networks Change-Change; David Cook, TV Operations Manager

• Richland School District Two, Columbia, SC 29206; On Demand Promo; Joe Burke, Coordinator of Public Information

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• Richland School District Two, Columbia, SC 29206; What's So Great About Richland? You Are!; Shelley Kriegshaber, Coordinator of Public Information

• San Benito Consolidated Independent School District, San Benito, TX 78586; Sportszone "Promo" 2007; Jennifer Cavazos, Community Relations TV Liaison

• School District of Collier County, Naples, FL 34109; Open Mic; Joe Landon, Comm. & Information Officer

• School District of Collier County, Naples, FL 34109; Storytime; Joe Landon, Comm. & Information Officer

• Shawnee Mission School District, Shawnee Mission, KS 66204; State of the District 2007; Leigh Anne Neal, Director of Communications

• Spokane Public Schools, Spokane, WA 99201; Powerful Teaching, Powerful Learning; Terren Roloff, Communications Director

• St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Luling, LA 70070; Active Shooter Scenario; Rochelle Cancienne-Touchard, Director of Public Information

• Vancouver Public Schools, Vancouver, WA 98688-8937; VPS Has a Proud History in Our Community; Thomas Hagley, Dir. Partnership & Pub. Involv

• Wichita Public Schools, USD 259, Wichita, KS 67202-1292; Wichita Public Schools Year in Review 2006-07; Wendy Johnson, APR, Division Director, Marketing & Communications

Calendars Excellence

• Bethel School District, Spanaway, WA 98387; Bethel School District 2007-2008; Mark Wenzel, Communications Director

• Bethlehem Area School District, Bethlehem, PA 18017-6099; 2007-2008 School Calendar; Deborah Campanella, Coordinator of Public Relations

• Cincinnati Public Schools, Cincinnati, OH 45219; I am Cincinnati Public Schools; Christine Wolff, Asst. Communications Manager

• East Pennsboro Area School District, Enola, PA 17025; Focus on Achievement - 2007-08 District Activities Calendar and Handbook; Helen Belsak, Director of Communications & Community Relations

• Edwardsburg Public Schools, Edwardsburg, MI 49112; School Calendar; Sherman Ostrander, Superintendent

• Millard Public Schools, Omaha, NE 68137; Great Strides Begin Here; Amy Friedman, APR, Director of Communications

• Pine-Richland School District, Gibsonia, PA 15044; Pine-Richland School District Activities Calendar; Rachel Hathhorn, Schools & Community Relations Coordinator

• Roanoke County Public Schools, Roanoke, VA 24019; Success is in Our Hands; Charles Lionberger, Community Relations Specialist

• Seattle Public Schools, Seattle, WA 98124-1165; 2007-2008 Calendar and Family Guide; Bridgett Chandler, Director, Office of Public Affairs

• Sycamore Community Schools, Cincinnati, OH 45242; 2007-08 Calendar; Erika Daggett, Chief Information Officer

• Westside Community Schools, Omaha, NE 68114; Global Vision Community Excellence; Peggy Rupprecht, Director of Communications

Merit

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• Annandale School District, Annandale, MN 55302; Community Calendar; Nicole Wilke, Director of Community Education

• Anoka-Hennepin School District, Anoka, MN 55303; Families Catalog; Karen George, Public Information Coordinator

• Clarke County School District, Athens, GA 30603-1708; 2007-2008 Activities Calendar; Mike Wooten, Director of Public Relations

• Clarksville-Montgomery Schools, Clarksville, TN 37040-4012; 2007-08 CMCSS Calendar; Elise Shelton, Director of Communications

• Clover Park School District, Lakewood, WA 98499-1341; 2007-2008 Calendar; Clover Park Team

• Dallastown Area School Dist., Dallastown, PA 17313-9242; 2007-2008 Calendar and Guide; Lori Hartman, Director of Community and Public Relations

• Eugene School District, Eugene, OR 97401; Calendar & Handbook 2007-2008; Barbara Bellamy, Director, Communications & IGR

• Everett Public Schools, Everett, WA 98203; Everett Public Schools 2007-08 Parent Handbook and Calendar; Lauren Hadley, Comm./Partnerships Coord.

• Halifax Regional School Board, Dartmouth, NS B2Y 4S8; 2008 Healthy Living Calendar; Doug Hadley, Communications Coordinator

• Henrico County Public Schools, Richmond, VA 23223; 2007-2008 School Calendar; Mychael Dickerson, Dir of Media Rel & Safety

• Hernando County School Board, Brooksville, FL 34601; 2007-2008 Parent Guide & Calendar; Roy Gordon, Mgr., Communications & PR

• Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools, Kansas City, KS 66101; Reasons to Believe Calendar; Tammy Dodderidge, Communications Specialist

• Lake Stevens School District, Lake Stevens, WA 98258; 2007-2008 Calendar/Handbook; Arlene Hulten, Director of Communications

• Lancaster Central School District, Lancaster, NY 14086; 2007-08 District Calendar; Patricia Burgio, APR, Community Relations Coordinator

• Marion County Public Schools, Ocala, FL 34478; 2007-2008 District Calendar (printed); Kevin Christian, Public Relations & Communications Officer

• McKinney Independent School District, McKinney, TX 75069; McKinney ISD 2007-2008 School Calendar; Larry Coker, Communications Specialist

• North Allegheny School District, Pittsburgh, PA 15237; Activities Calendar 07/08; Jocelyn Ed, Manager, Communications & Public Relations

• North Penn School District, Lansdale, PA 19446; 24 Hours in the Life of North Penn Students and Staff; Christine Liberaski, Coordinator, Office of School/Community Services

• Northwest Independent School District, Fort Worth, TX 76177; Ride for the Brand Calendar; Melissa Shawn, Special Asst. to the Supt.

• Orange County Public Schools, Orlando, FL 32801; 2007-2008 Parent Guide and School Calendar; Dylan Thomas, Director of Community Relations

• Orono Public Schools, Long Lake, MN 55356; The Future is Here; Gary Kubat, Director of Communications

• Plainfield School District, Plainfield, NJ 07063; 2007-2008 Plainfield Public Schools Calendar; Louis Rivera, Public Relations

• Plano Independent School District, Plano, TX 75075; 2007-2008 School Calendar; Mary Gorden, Publications & Web Site Specialist

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• School District of Clayton, Clayton, MO 63105; Building Character Calendar; Chris Tennill, Director of Communications

• St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Luling, LA 70070; 2007-2008 Calendar; Rochelle Cancienne-Touchard, Director of Public Information

• St. Paul Academy and Summit School, Saint Paul, MN 55105-2194; 2007-2008 Calendar; Tracy Madden, Communications Director

• Ulster Board of Cooperative Educational Services, New Paltz, NY 12561; Marlboro 2007-2008 School Calendar; Holly Brooker, Community Relations Coordinator

• Ulster Board of Cooperative Educational Services, New Paltz, NY 12561; New Paltz 2007-2008 School Calendar; Holly Brooker, Community Relations Coordinator

• Ulster Board of Cooperative Educational Services, New Paltz, NY 12561; Onteora 2007-2008 School Calendar; Holly Brooker, Community Relations Coordinator

• Ulster Board of Cooperative Educational Services, New Paltz, NY 12561; Saugerties 2007-2008 School Calendar; Holly Brooker, Community Relations Coordinator

• West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District, Princeton Junction, NJ 08550; 2007-2008 Calendar - Handbook; Geraldine Hutner, Director of Communications

• Williamsville Central School District, east Amherst, NY 14051-5000; District Calendar 2007-2008; Rita Wolff, APR, Director of Communications

Honorable Mention

• Central Dauphin School District, Harrisburg, PA 17109; 2007-2008 CDSD Calendar and Handbook; Irene O'Neill, Dir., PR & Community Development

• Cherry Creek School District, Greenwood Village, CO 80111; Cherry Creek School District 07/08 Master Calendar; Michelle Ancell, Communications Specialist

• Cleveland Heights - University Heights City School District, University Heights, OH 44118-3397; A Journey to Excellence 2007-2008 District Calendar; Michael Dougherty, Coordinator of Communications

• Denver Public Schools, Denver, CO 80203; DPS Safety and Health Calendar 07-08; Stephen Finley, Director of Risk Management

• Dutchess County Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603; 07-08 Dutchess BOCES Calendar; Anna Marie Martino, Director of Communications & Grant Research

• Eastern Suffolk Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Patchogue, NY 11772; School Calendar 2007-2008; Andrea Grooms, Office of Communications

• Edmonds School District #15, Lynnwood, WA 98036; 2007-2008 Edmonds School District Calendar & Parent Handbook; Debbie Jakala, Manager, Community Relations

• Elizabeth Public Schools, Elizabeth, NJ 07208; Elizabeth Public Schools 2007-2008 Calendar - Building Upon Excellence; Mike Sedelmaier, Public Information Associate

• Forest Grove School District, Forest Grove, OR 97116; Calendar 2007-08; Connie Potter, Dir., Comms. & Volunteers

• Great Valley School District, Malvern, PA 19355; 2007-2008 School Calendar; Jennifer Blake, Community Relations Coord.

• Honeoye Falls-Lima Central School District, Honeoye Falls, NY 14472; 2007-2008 HF-L School Community Calendar; Allison Armstrong, Communication Specialist

• Iredell-Statesville Schools, Statesville, NC 28677; Energy Calendar; Dawn Creason, Director of Public Information

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• Jersey City Public Schools, Jersey City, NJ 07305; 2007-2008 District Calendar & Information Guide; David Lopez, Graphic Artist/Public Information Officer

• Kent School District #415, Kent, WA 98030-6643; 2007-2008 Academic Calendar and Parent Handbook; Becky Hanks, Executive Director of Community Connections

• Kingsport City Schools, Kingsport, TN 37664; KCS 07-08 School Calendar; Amy Greear, Community Relations Coordinator

• Lower Merion School District, Ardmore, PA 19003; Lower Merion School District 2007/2008 Calendar; Douglas Young, Director of School & Community Relations

• Methacton School District, Norristown, PA 19403; 2007-2008 Student Activities Calendar; Angela Linch, Coordinator of Communications & Community Services

• Monticello Central School District, Monticello, NY 12701; 2007-2008 District Calendar; Renata Gittler, Communications Specialist

• Nassau Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Garden City, NY 11530-9195; Seaford Public Schools; Greg Moller, Information Specialist

• Nassau Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Garden City, NY 11530-9195; Master Calendar; Theresa Giusto, Assistant Program Manager

• Nordonia Hills City Schools, Northfield, OH 44067; Nordonia Hills School Calendar; Patti Koslo, Public Information Officer

• Normandy School District, St. Louis, MO 63121; NSD 2007-08 Annual Calendar; Charlene Goston, Public Relations Specialist

• North Shore Schools, Sea Cliff, NY 11579; North Shore Schools 2007-2008 Calendar and Directory; Shelly Newman, Public Relations/Senior Illustrator

• Ottawa Area Intermediate School District, Holland, MI 49424; Ottawa Area Center 2007-08 Calendar; Theresa Lantz, Communications Specialist

• Penn Hills School District, Pittsburgh, PA 15235; 2007-2008 School Calendar; Teresita Kolenchak, Public Relations Coordinator

• Pittsford Central School District, Pittsford, NY 14534; School District Calendar 2007-2008; Nancy Wayman, Director of Public Information

• Prince William County Public Schools, Manassas, VA 20108; 2007-2008 Elementary Calendar and Handbook; Ken Blackstone, APR, Director of Communication Services

• Public Awareness Strategies for Success, Waccabuc, NY 10597; Tuckahoe UFSD "Hard Hats Required"; Deborah Orifici, Graphic Designer

• Ravena Coeymans Selkirk Central School District, Selkirk, NY 12158; RCS 2007-08 Calendar; Michael McCagg, Communications Coordinator

• School District 197, Eagan, MN 55123; 2008-2009 Calendar; Gloria Gritz, Special Projects, Superintendent's Office

• Southeastern School District, Fawn Grove, PA 17321; 2007-2008 District Calendar; Tracy Shank, Superintendent

• South Kitsap School District, Port Orchard, WA 98366; SKSD 2007-2008 Student Calendar & Parent Guide; Aimee Warthen, Director, Community Relations

• Sumner School District, Sumner, WA 98390; Back-to-School Calendar; Ann Cook, Communications Director

• Ulster Board of Cooperative Educational Services, New Paltz, NY 12561; IMAGINE Ulster BOCES Calendar; Holly Brooker, Community Relations Coordinator

• Yonkers Public Schools, Yonkers, NY 10701; 2007-2008 School Calendar & Handbook; Jerilynne Fierstein, Director of Public Information

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Electronic Newsletters – External Audience Excellence

• Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Charlotte, NC 28202; District Review; Nora Carr, APR, Chief Communications Officer

• Clarke County School District, Athens, GA 30603-1708; CCSD News Podcasts; Mike Wooten, Director of Public Relations

• Durham Public Schools, Durham, NC 27702; Community Ed-Link; Kay Williams, Exec. Dir., Public Affairs

• Gwinnett County Public Schools, Suwanee, GA 30024-2978; GCPS e-News; Sloan Roach, Executive Director of Communication & Media Relations

• Henrico County Public Schools, Richmond, VA 23223; School Days Online; Mychael Dickerson, Dir of Media Rel & Safety

• Lincoln-Way High School District 210, New Lenox, IL 60451; Alumni Newsletter; Linda Lopez, Executive Director

• Paradise Valley Unified School District, Phoenix, AZ 85032; e-News; Judi Willis, APR, Public Relations Officer

Merit

• Anoka-Hennepin Schools, Coon Rapids, MN 55433; Anoka-Hennepin Podcast Network; Mary Olson, Director of Communications and Public Relations

• Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District, Carrollton, TX 75006; CFB News - Podcast Video; Emily Olson, C-FB TV Producer

• Cherry Creek School District, Greenwood Village, CO 80111; CCSD E-Newsletter; Michelle Ancell, Communications Specialist

• Community Unit School District 95, Lake Zurich, IL 60047; THRIVE in 95; Jim Jennings, Dir. of Comms. & Cmty Rels.

• Houston County Board of Education, Perry, GA 31069; E-Newsletter, HCBOE Headlines; Beth McLaughlin, Director, Community & School Affairs

• Monroe #1 Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Fairport, NY 14450; Career Currents E-Newsletter (Fall '07 & Winter '08); John Walker, Coordinator, School-Community Relations

• Plano Independent School District, Plano, TX 75075; Plano ISD eNews; Mary Gorden, Publications & Web Site Specialist

• Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Virginia Beach, VA 23456; School Construction and Modernizations; Nancy Soscia, Public Relations Coordinator

• Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Virginia Beach, VA 23456; Podcast/Video/Audio Library New Feature!; Nancy Soscia, Public Relations Coordinator

• Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Virginia Beach, VA 23456; We Care About the Environment!; Nancy Soscia, Public Relations Coordinator

Honorable Mention

• East Baton Rouge Parish School System, Baton Rouge, LA 70806; eNews; Kami McDonald, Public Information Officer

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• School District of Clayton, Clayton, MO 63105; E-News; Christopher Tennill, Director of Communications

• York County School Division, Yorktown, VA 23692; YRA Podcasts; Betsy Overkamp-Smith, APR, Community and Public Relations Officer

Electronic Newsletters – Internal Audience Excellence

• Adams 12 Five Star Schools, Thornton, CO 80241-2601; Five Star E-News; Janelle Albertson, APR, Chief Communications Officer

• Round Rock Independent School District, Round Rock, TX 78681; Close-Up Employee Newsletter; JoyLynn Occhiuzzi, Director, Community Relations

Merit

• Alabama Department of Education, Montgomery, AL 36104; ED Notes; Anne Graham, Public Information Specialist

• Blue Valley School District, Overland Park, KS 66283; It's Friday; Kelly Kapaun, Communications Coordinator

• Cherry Creek School District, Greenwood Village, CO 80111; Dedicated to Excellence; Michelle Ancell, Communications Specialist

• Jefferson County Public Schools, Louisville, KY 40209; Monday Memo; Stephanie Bateman, Director of Communications

Honorable Mention

• Bay Village City School District, Bay Village, OH 44140; Inside Bay Village Schools-Staff Edition; Karen Derby, APR, Public Information Officer

• Central Dauphin School District, Harrisburg, PA 17109; Central Dauphin School District E-Newsletter; Irene O'Neill, Graphic Services Supervisor

• Falls Church City Public Schools, Falls Church, VA 22046; Inside Track; Marybeth Connelly, Community Outreach Coordinator

• Harrison School District Two, Colorado Springs, CO 80906-3543; The Same Page; Jennifer Rexrode, Webmaster/Graphic Designer

• Northwest Independent School District, Fort Worth, TX 76177; The Source; Lesley Weaver, Director of Communications

• Tuscaloosa City Schools, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403; "City Schools Chronicle"; Lesley Bruinton, Public Relations Coordinator

Excellence in Writing Excellence

• Des Moines Public Schools, Des Moines, IA 50309; Flawed Studies a Disservice; Phil Roeder, PR/Legislative Liaison

• DeSoto Independent School District, DeSoto, TX 75115; Senior Prom Article; Elizabeth Trimble, Director of Communications

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• Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Schools, Rosemount, MN 55068; Opinion piece for St. Paul Pioneer Press; Tony Taschner, Communications Specialist

Merit

• Armstrong School District, Ford City, PA 16226; "Training the Work Force of the Future"; Jonathan Szish, School and Community Relations Coordinator

• Bethel School District, Spanaway, WA 98387; "Logan Seelye, we still believe in you"; Mark Wenzel, Communications Director

• California School Boards Association, West Sacramento, CA 95691; "Bridge Over Troubled Waters"; Carol Brydolf, Writer

• Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Charlotte, NC 28202; Winning School Finance Elections; Nora Carr, APR, Chief Communications Officer

• Henry County Schools, Collinsville, VA 24078; "Surviving History"; Melany Reeves Stowe, Communications & Community Relations

• Southern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Elmsford, NY 10523; Football, Sign Language & a Bond That Can't Be Broken; Evelyn McCormack, Public Information Coordinator

• Trimble County Schools, Bedford, KY 40006; Bedford Principal Retires...; Fred Gross, Public Relations Coordinator

Honorable Mention

• Bethel School District, Spanaway, WA 98387; "Oli's mom brings us all together"; Mark Wenzel, Communications Director

• Blue Valley School District, Overland Park, KS 66283; Student photographer gets his kicks on Route 66; Kelly Kapaun, Communications Specialist

• California School Boards Association, West Sacramento, CA 95691; A conversation with....Paul H. Chatman; Brian Taylor, Managing Editor

• Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Charlotte, NC 28202; Learning to Lead Means Leading to Learn; Nora Carr, APR, Chief Communications Officer

• Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Charlotte, NC 28202; The Customer Service Approach; Nora Carr, APR, Chief Communications Officer

• Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Charlotte, NC 28202; The Value of Data-Driven PR; Nora Carr, APR, Chief Communications Officer

• Fauquier County Public Schools, Warrenton, VA 20186; Holocaust survivor visits Auburn Middle; Karen Parkinson, Coordinator of Information

• Fayette County Public Schools, Fayetteville, GA 30214; SMHS Daycare Center; Melinda Berry-Dreisbach, Public Information Specialist

• Fayette County Public Schools, Fayetteville, GA 30214; Students Create Holocaust Memorial; Melinda Berry-Dreisbach, Public Information Specialist

• Highland Park Independent School District, Dallas, TX 75205-1061; "The Slow Burn: How to Make a Lasting Change"; Helen Williams, Director of Communications

• North east Independent School District, San Antonio, TX 78217-6225; Co-teaching has positive effects; Maria Martinez, Publications Specialist

• Peel District School Board, Mississauga, ON L5R 1C6; Starting Point 2007 Speech; Brian Woodland, Director, Communications & Strategic Partnerships

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• Seattle Public Schools, Seattle, WA 98124-1165; Progress & Challenges at SPS; Bridgett Chandler, Director, Office of Public Affairs

• Texas Association of School Boards, Austin, TX 78767; Fighting a Stubborn Scourge; Roger White, Editor-in-Chief

• Ulster Board of Cooperative Educational Services, New Paltz, NY 12561; Behind the Scenes: Building & Grounds; Holly Brooker, Community Relations Coordinator

• Union County Public Schools, Monroe, NC 28112; Passing a Stopped School Bus; Luan Ingram, Chief Communications Officer

Finance Publications/Presentations Excellence

• Colorado Springs School District #11, Colorado Springs, CO 80903; A Citizen's Guide to School District 11 Budget; Elaine Naleski, Dir., Comms. & Cmty Relations

• Orange County Public Schools, Orlando, FL 32801; Budget Fact Sheet; Dylan Thomas, Director of Community Relations

Merit

• Anoka-Hennepin Schools, Coon Rapids, MN 55433; Your Schools, Your Community, Your Choice; Mary Olson, Director of Communications and Public Relations

• Blue Valley School District, Overland Park, KS 66283; Annual Budget of the Blue Valley School District; Maggie Hessel-Mial, Communications Coordinator

• Fairfax County Public Schools, Falls Church, VA 22042; Budget Update; Pam Feikema, Communications Specialist - Editorial

• Sycamore Community Schools, Cincinnati, OH 45242; Popular Annual Financial Report; Erika Daggett, Chief Information Officer

• Ulster Board of Cooperative Educational Services, New Paltz, NY 12561; Rondout Valley Capital Project News; Holly Brooker, Community Relations Coordinator

Honorable Mention

• Deer Valley Unified School District, Phoenix, AZ 85027; Special Report to the Community; Sandi Hicks, Director of Public Relations

• Fayetteville-Manlius School District, Manlius, NY 13104-2140; 2007-2008 Budget; Lisa Miori-Dinneen, Assistant Superintendent for Special Services

• Fox Chapel Area School District, Pittsburgh, PA 15238; FCASD Community Newsletter - Budget Issue; Bonnie Berzonski, Coordinator of Communications

• Nassau Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Garden City, NY 11530-9195; Seaford Education Spotlight Bond Edition; Greg Moller, Information Specialist

• Nassau Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Garden City, NY 11530-9195; Freeport UF School District; Theresa Giusto, Assistant Program Manager

• North Allegheny School District, Pittsburgh, PA 15237; Focusing On The Facts; Jocelyn Ed, Manager, Communications & Public Relations

• Orono Public Schools, Long Lake, MN 55356; Building Minds-Minding Buildings; Gary Kubat, Director of Communications

• Pittsford Central School District, Pittsford, NY 14534; 2007-2008 Budget Booklet; Nancy Wayman, Director of Public Information

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• Prince William County Public Schools, Manassas, VA 20108; Superintendent's Proposed Budget; Ken Blackstone, APR, Director of Communication Services

• Ulster Board of Cooperative Educational Services, New Paltz, NY 12561; Highland Budget Newsletter; Holly Brooker, Community Relations Coordinator

• Ulster Board of Cooperative Educational Services, New Paltz, NY 12561; Highland EXCEL Aid Newsletter; Holly Brooker, Community Relations Coordinator

• Ulster Board of Cooperative Educational Services, New Paltz, NY 12561; Kingston EXCEL Aid Campaign; Holly Brooker, Community Relations Coordinator

• Ulster Board of Cooperative Educational Services, New Paltz, NY 12561; New Paltz EXCEL Aid Newsletter; Holly Brooker, Community Relations Coordinator

Handbooks Excellence

• Coppell Independent School District, Coppell, TX 75019; Board of Trustees Operating Procedures; Tamerah Ringo, Director of Communications/PR

• Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Virginia Beach, VA 23456; My Year in Kindergarten School Year 2007-2008; Nancy Soscia, Public Relations Coordinator

Merit

• Blue Valley School District, Overland Park, KS 66283; Blue Valley Parent Handbook; Pam Shrunk, Administrative Projects Manager

• Chesterfield County Public Schools, Chesterfield, VA 23832; 2007-2008 Parent Handbook; Community Relations Department,

• Dallastown Area School District, Dallastown, PA 17313-9242; Kindergarten-Fifth Grade 2007-2008 Student & Parent Handbook; Lori Hartman, Director of Community and Public Relations

• East Pennsboro Area School District, Enola, PA 17025; Giant Steps - 2007-08 Kindergarten Handbook; Helen Belsak, Director of Communications & Community Relations

• Fairfax County Public Schools, Falls Church, VA 22042; 2007-08 FCPS Handbook; Andy Grunig, APR, Communications Specialist

• Gaston County Schools, Gastonia, NC 28053; GCS 2007-2008 Curriculum Guide for High Schools - Explore the Possibilities; Bonnie Reidy, Chief Communications Officer

• Peel District School Board, Mississauga, ON L5R 1C6; Board Walk - Stepping into the roll of head secretary; Brian Woodland, APR, Director, Communications & Strategic Partnerships

• Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Virginia Beach, VA 23456; Elementary Parent/Student Handbook 2007-2008; Nancy Soscia, Public Relations Coordinator

Honorable Mention

• Edmonton Public Schools, Edmonton, AB T5H 4G9; Career and Life Management Resource Book; Lisa Austin, Director of Communications

• Fayetteville-Manlius School District, Manlius, NY 13104-2140; Course Catalog; Lisa Miori-Dinneen, Assistant Supterintendent for Special Services

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• Fox Chapel Area School District, Pittsburgh, PA 15238; FAHS 2008-2009 Course Description Guide; Bonnie Berzonski, Coordinator of Communications

• Marion County Public Schools, Ocala, FL 34478; "Parent Resource Guide"; Kevin Christian, Public Relations & Communications Officer

• Marion County Public Schools, Ocala, FL 34478; Schools Guide; Kevin Christian, Public Relations & Communications Officer

• Orangeburg Consolidated School District Five, Orangeburg, SC 29115; 2007-2008 Parent Student Handbook; Gregory Carson, Exec. Asst. to the Supt. for PR, Marketing & Comms.

• Plano Independent School District, Plano, TX 75075; Student Policy Guide - English & Spanish; Mary Gorden, Publications & Web Site Specialist

• Prince William County Public Schools, Manassas, VA 20108; Information Guide; Ken Blackstone, APR, Director of Communication Services

Identity/Image Packages Excellence

• Anoka-Hennepin School District, Anoka, MN 55303; Adventures Plus Brand Project; Karen George, Public Information Coordinator

• Coppell Independent School District, Coppell, TX 75019; CISD Image and Identity Package; Tamerah Ringo, Director of Communications/PR

• District School Board of Niagara, St. Catharines, ON L2R 7P4; Education Month Identity Package; Kim Yielding, Manager, Communications and Public Relations

• Roanoke City Public Schools, Roanoke, VA 24012; RCPS Identity Package; Tiffany Woods, Director of Public Relations

Merit

• District School Board of Niagara, St. Catharines, ON L2R 7P4; Reach Your Potential; Kim Yielding, Manager, Communications and Public Relations

• Durham Public Schools, Durham, NC 27702; Durham Performance Learning Center; Kay Williams, Exec. Dir., Public Affairs

• Edmonton Public Schools, Edmonton, AB T5H 4G9; St. Joseph School Visual Identity; Lisa Austin, Director of Communications

• Irving Independent School District, Irving, TX 75062; Irving ISD Image Identity Package; Tony Thetford, APR, Director of Public Information

• Newport News Public Schools, Newport News, VA 23606; Career Pathways; Thomas Stormer, Community Relations Specialist

• Sycamore Community Schools, Cincinnati, OH 45242; Identity Package; Erika Daggett, Chief Information Officer

Honorable Mention

• Autry Technology Center, Enid, OK 73703; Autry - The Spot for Training; Molly Helm, Director of Comms. & Marketing

• Des Moines Public Schools, Des Moines, IA 50309; Centennial Logo; Larry Castek, Graphic Specialist

• DeSoto Independent School District, DeSoto, TX 75115; New DeSoto ISD Logo; Elizabeth Trimble, Director of Communications

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• Moore Norman Technology Center, Norman, OK 73069; Future Now!; Anna Trowbridge, Marketing Communications Spec.

• Orangeburg Consolidated School District Five, Orangeburg, SC 29115; A New "Blue Skies" Look for 2007-2008; Gregory Carson, Exec. Asst. to the Supt. for PR, Marketing & Comms.

• Peel District School Board, Mississauga, ON L5R 1C6; Understanding the Early Years – Malton; Brian Woodland, APR, Director, Communications & Strategic Partnerships

• Pittsford Central School District, Pittsford, NY 14534; Identity Package; Nancy Wayman, Director of Public Information

• School District of Pickens County, Easley, SC 29640; "Building Futures"; Julie Thompson, Coordinator of School/Cmty Rel

• Traverse City Area Public Schools, Traverse City, MI 49685-0032; Traverse City Area Public Schools Identity Branding; Alison Arnold, Director of Grants and Communications

• Unified School District 320 Wamego, Wamego, KS 66547; District Recruitment Package; Andrea Martens, District Printer/Webmaster

• Vancouver Public Schools, Vancouver, WA 98688-8937; Design II - Strategic Planning; Thomas Hagley, Dir. Partnership & Pub. Involv

Internet/Intranet Web Sites Excellence

• Capital Region Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Albany, NY 12205; Warwick Valley Central School District Web Site; Maureen Westphal, Communications Specialist

• Long Beach Unified School District, Long Beach, CA 90810; www.lbschools.net; Chris Eftychiou, Public Information Director

• Newton County School System, Covington, GA 30014; Newton County Schools Web Site; Sherri Viniard, Director of Public Relations

• Pueblo City Schools, Pueblo, CO 81003; www.pueblocityschools.us; Casey Mahon, Director of Public Relations

Merit

• Fairfax County Public Schools, Falls Church, VA 22042; FCPS School Profiles; Andy Grunig, APR, Communications Specialist

• Lake Washington School District, Redmond, WA 98073-9739; New Lake Washington Web Site; Kathryn Reith, APR, Director of Communications

• Orange County Public Schools, Orlando, FL 32801; www.OCPS.net; Dylan Thomas, Director of Community Relations

• Santa Clara County Office of Education, San Jose, CA 95131; Internet Web Site; Patricia Murphy, Executive Director - Communication Services

• School District of Clayton, Clayton, MO 63105; District Web Site; Christopher Tennill, Director of Communications

• Shenendehowa Central School District, Clifton Park, NY 12065; Grapevine Blog; Kelly DeFeciani, Public Information Officer

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• South Kitsap School District, Port Orchard, WA 98366; South Kitsap School District Web Site; Aimee Warthen, Director, Community Relations

• Yonkers Public Schools, Yonkers, NY 10701; Yonkers Public Schools Website; Jerilynne Fierstein, Director of Public Information

Honorable Mention

• Aurora Public Schools, Aurora, CO 80011-6297; APS Internet Web Site; Georgia Duran, Chief Communication Officer

• Capital Region Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Albany, NY 12205; Division Website; Christine Carpenter, Communications Specialist

• Falls Church City Pubic Schools, Falls Church, VA 22046; Website Redesign; John W. Brett, Communications Specialist

• Iredell-Statesville Schools, Statesville, NC 28677; I-SS Website; Dawn Creason, Director of Public Information

• Oakland Schools, Waterford, MI 48328; Oakland Schools Chinese Language and Culture; Shelley Rose, Dir., Comms. & Marketing

• Orland School District 135, Orland Park, IL 60462; District 135 Website; Bridget Newman, Community Relations Coordinator

• Paradise Valley Unified School District, Phoenix, AZ 85032; PVUSD Web Site; Judi Willis, APR, Public Relations Officer

• Prince William County Public Schools, Manassas, VA 20108; News Stories 2007-08; Kenneth Blackstone, APR, Director of Communication Services

• Valdosta City Schools, Valdosta, GA 31603; Web Presence; Jennifer Steedley, Community Relations Director

Magazines Excellence

• California School Board Association, West Sacramento, CA 95691; California Schools Magazine; Brian Taylor, Managing Editor

Merit

• American Association of School Administrators, Arlington, VA 22203; The School Administrator - February 2008; Jay Goldman, Editor, The School Administrator

• Association of Washington School Principals, Olympia, WA 98501-1500; The Principal News (Fall 2007); Jocelyn McCabe, Director of Communications

• Cincinnati Public Schools, Cincinnati, OH 45219; "Making Progress"; Christine Wolff, Asst. Communications Manager

• School District 2, Moncton, NB E1E 4C9; Magazine; Aubrey Kirkpatrick, Director of Finance, Administration and Communications

• St. Paul Academy and Summit School, Saint Paul, MN 55105-2194; SPA Magazine - Summer 2007; Tracy Madden, Communications Director

• St. Paul Academy and Summit School, Saint Paul, MN 55105-2194; SPA Magazine - Winter 2008; Tracy Madden, Communications Director

Honorable Mention

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• Association of Washington School Principals, Olympia, WA 98501-1500; The Principal News (Winter 2008); Jocelyn McCabe, Director of Communications

• Ohio School Boards Association, Columbus, OH 43235-6482; OSBA Journal; Scott Ebright, APR, Deputy Dir., Communications

• Texas Association of School Boards, Austin, TX 78767; Texas Lone Star; Roger White, Editor-in-Chief

• Washoe County School District, Reno, NV 89520; Family Magazine; Ron Cooney, Communications Specialist

Marketing Materials Excellence

• Adams 12 Five Star Schools, Thornton, CO 80241-2601; Human Resources Recruitment; Janelle Albertson, APR, Chief Communications Officer

• Christian Heritage Academy, Northfield, IL 60093; Above & Beyond; Cynthia Strull, Public Relations Coordinator

• Colorado Springs School District #11, Colorado Springs, CO 80903; Enrollment and Community Involvement Guide; Elaine Naleski, Dir., Comms. & Cmty Relations

• Des Moines Public Schools, Des Moines, IA 50309; Skywalk Advertisements; Larry Castek, PR/Legislative Liaison

• Edmonton Public Schools, Edmonton, AB T5H 4G9; District Staff Recruitment Campaign; Lisa Austin, Director of Communications

• Fox Chapel Area School District, Pittsburgh, PA 15238; Dorseyville Middle School Promotional Brochure; Bonnie Berzonski, Coordinator of Communications

• Genesee Valley Board of Cooperative Educational Service, LeRoy, NY 14482; Career & Tech. Ed. Program Guide; Andrea Walton, Public Relations Coordinator

• Gwinnett County Public Schools, Suwanee, GA 30024-2978; Work. Learn. Live. GCPS Recruitment Package; Sloan Roach, Executive Director of Communication & Media Relations

• Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District, Bedford, TX 76022; Schools of Choice Folder; Judy Ramos, Director of Communications

• Jeffco Public Schools, Golden, CO 80401; Enrollment and Student Information; Marlene Desmond, Communications Manager

• Pasadena Independent School District, Pasadena, TX 77502; Teacher Recruiting CD; Candace Ahlfinger, APR, Assoc. Supt., Comms\Cmty Rels

• Phoenix Country Day School, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253; View Book; Joan Risley, Communications Coordinator

• Richland County School District One, Columbia, SC 29201; Richland One: Discover the Urban Advantage; Mitch Wyatt, Web Administrator

• Salem-Keizer Public Schools, Salem, OR 97309; Recruiting the Best; Lorne Holtmeier, Reprographics Supervisor

• School District of Pickens County, Easley, SC 29640; School District of Pickens County Teacher Recruitment; Julie Thompson, Coordinator of School/Cmty Rel

• School House Communications, Lakewood, CO 80228; Southwest IB Schools in Denver; Lesley Dahlkemper, President

• St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Luling, LA 70070; Satellite Center: Building a Better You; Rochelle Cancienne-Touchard, Director of Public Information

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• Sumner School District, Sumner, WA 98390; New Teacher Recruitment; Ann Cook, Communications Director

Merit

• Academy School District #20, Colorado Springs, CO 80920; English as a Second Language; Nanette Anderson, Public Information Officer

• Anoka-Hennepin School District, Anoka, MN 55303; Families Catalog; Karen George, Public Information Coordinator

• Capital Region Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Albany, NY 12205; Capital Region BOCES Value-Added Analysis for New York Educators; Denise LaRocque, Graphic Designer

• Clarke County School District, Athens, GA 30603-1708; Dream Job; Mike Wooten, Director of Public Relations

• Colorado Springs School District #11, Colorado Springs, CO 80903; Choice Booklet; Elaine Naleski, Dir., Comms. & Cmty Relations

• Dayton Public Schools, Dayton, OH 45402-3006; Earley Academy for Girls Promotional Brochure; Jill Moberley, APR, Public Information Officer

• District School Board of Niagara, St. Catharines, ON L2R 7P4; Kindergarten Countdown Open House; Kim Yielding, Manager, Communications and Public Relations

• Edmonton Catholic School District, Edmonton, AB T5K 1C2; Transition Passport Folder; Karla Brophy, Communications Specialist

• Edmonton Public Schools, Edmonton, AB T5H 4G9; District Spring 2008 Campaign; Lisa Austin, Director of Communications

• Edmonton Public Schools, Edmonton, AB T5H 4G9; Metro Summer Camps; Lisa Austin, Director of Communications

• Edmonton Public Schools, Edmonton, AB T5H 4G9; St. Mary of the Lake Recruitment; Lisa Austin, Director of Communications

• Edwardsburg Public Schools, Edwardsburg, MI 49112; District DVD; Sherman Ostrander, Superintendent

• Farmington Public Schools, Farmington, MI 48336; All Day Kindergarten; Sarah Haskins, Communications Specialist

• Fayetteville-Manlius School District, Manlius, NY 13104-2140; Recruiting Screen; Lisa Miori-Dinneen, Assistant Superintendent for Special Services

• Forest Grove School District, Forest Grove, OR 97116; Forest Grove School District; Connie Potter, Dir., Comms. & Volunteers

• Montgomery Public Schools, Montgomery, AL 36104-1991; Succeed With Team MPS; Mona Davis, Public Information Officer

• Mount Lebanon School District, Pittsburgh, PA 15228; Mt. Lebanon: A Community With Character; Cissy Bowman, Communications Director

• North Thurston Public Schools, Lacey, WA 98516-5390; North Thurston Public Schools Welcome Packet; Courtney Schrieve, Director of Communications

• Peel District School Board, Mississauga, ON L5R 1C6; Social Work Conference Marketing Materials; Brian Woodland, APR, Director, Communications & Strategic Partnerships

• Pinellas County Schools, Largo, FL 33779; Magnet Campaign; Andrea Zahn, Director, Communications

• Robbinsdale Area Schools-Independent School District 281, New Hope, MN 55427; Opportunities for Everyone; Jeff Dehler, Communications Program Director

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• Tyler Independent School District Foundation, Tyler, TX 75710; Annual Campaign Packet; Larry Goddard, Executive Director

• Yonkers Public Schools, Yonkers, NY 10701; FOCUS: School Choice Process 2/2008; Jerilynne Fierstein, Director of Public Information

Honorable Mention

• Briarcliff Union Free School District, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598; Creating Your Future; Chris Heath, School Communications Coordinator

• Butler Tech, Hamilton, OH 45011; Career-Tech Program Guide; Bill Solazzo, Dir. Sales Market & Part

• Chesterfield County Public Schools, Chesterfield, VA 23832; Back-to-School Campaign; Communications Department Video Technology Department,

• Clarke County School District, Athens, GA 30603-1708; "A Vision for Excellence"; Mike Wooten, Director of Public Relations

• DeSoto Independent School District, DeSoto, TX 75115; Recruitment Marketing; Elizabeth Trimble, Director of Communications

• Gilbert Public Schools, Gilbert, AZ 85296; Expect Superior Education Brochure; Dianne Bowers, Director, Marketing & Public Relations

• Greenville School District, Greenville, SC 29607; Welcome to East North Street Academy; Debbie Zachary, Magnet Coordinator/Webmaster

• Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District, Bedford, TX 76022; Hindi in HEB ISD; Judy Ramos, Director of Communications

• Illinois Mathematics & Science Academy, Aurora, IL 60506-1000; Student Pathway Brochure; Brenda Buschbacher, Coordinator of Public Information

• LEARN, Oldline, CT 06371; LEARN Marketing; Cindy Hersom, Marketing/PR Coordinator • Manassas City Public Schools, Manassas, VA 20110; Manassas City Public Schools; Al

Radford, Public Relations Specialist • Marion County Public Schools, Ocala, FL 34478; MCPS Recruiting Packet; Kevin

Christian, Public Relations & Communications Officer • Memphis City Schools, Memphis, TN 38118; School Choice Week; Rita Cooper, Executive

Director • Naperville Community Unit School District 203, Naperville, IL 60540-6589; Decisions for

the Future; Melea Smith, APR, Director of Communications • Niskayuna Central School District, Niskayuna, NY 12309; Professional Careers in

Niskayuna Schools; Judy Frost, Communications Specialist • Peel District School Board, Mississauga, ON L5R 1C6; Bullies - Psychology Conference;

Brian Woodland, APR, Director, Communications & Strategic Partnerships • Prince William County Public Schools, Manassas, VA 20108; High School Program

Opportunities; Ken Blackstone, APR, Director of Communication Services • Prince William County Public Schools, Manassas, VA 20108; Profile of Excellence; Ken

Blackstone, APR, Director of Communication Services • Richland County School District One, Columbia, SC 29201; Richland One Brochure;

Tommy Flowers, Project Design Specialist • St. Vrain Valley School District, Longmont, CO 80501; 2007-2009 Schools Directory;

Nancy Herbert, Dir. of Supt & Info Services • Tyler Independent School District, Tyler, TX 75701; Welcome to Tyler ISD; Sandra

Stanley, Coordinator of Communications

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Print Newsletters – External Audience Excellence

• Butler School District 53, Oakbrook, IL 60523; District Newsletter - Newsline; Dr. Sandra Martin, Superintendent

• Capital Region Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Albany, NY 12205; Great Expectations; Christine Carpenter, Communications Specialist

• Gardner Edgerton Unified School District 231, Gardner, KS 66030; Horizon School District News; Julie Bear, Community Relations Coordinator

• Long Beach Unified School District, Long Beach, CA 90810; "Every Student, Everyday"; Chris Eftychiou, Public Information Director

Merit

• Adams 12 Five Star Schools, Thornton, CO 80241-2601; Five Star Journal; Janelle Albertson, APR, Chief Communications Officer

• Alabama Department of Education, Montgomery, AL 36104; Alabama Education News; Anne Graham, Public Information Specialist

• Anoka-Hennepin Schools, Coon Rapids, MN 55433; Focus Newsletter; Mary Olson, Director of Communications and Public Relations

• Arlington Public Schools, Arlington, VA 22207; The Citizen; Frank Bellavia, Public Relations Specialist

• Bethel School District, Spanaway, WA 98387; Bethel Pride; Mark Wenzel, Communications Director

• Briarcliff Union Free School District, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598; Blackboard; Karen Thornton, School Communications Coordinator

• Capital Region Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Albany, NY 12205; Lion Tracks; Deborah Bush-Suflita, Program Mgr., Communications

• Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Charlotte, NC 28202; Making the Grade; Nora Carr, APR, Chief Communications Officer

• Cleveland Heights - University Heights City School District, University Heights, OH 44118; "CH-UH Update" District Newsletter; Michael Dougherty, Coordinator of Communications

• Clover Park School District, Lakewood, WA 98499-1341; Inside Schools; Clover Park Team , Community Relations Director

• Coppell Independent School District, Coppell, TX 75019; CI School District Express; Tamerah Ringo, Director of Communications/PR

• East Baton Rouge Parish School System, Baton Rouge, LA 70806; Education Matters Vol. 1, No. 1; Kami McDonald, Public Information Officer

• Edmonds School District #15, Lynnwood, WA 98036; Edmonds School District News; Debbie Jakala, Manager, Community Relations

• Irving Independent School District, Irving, TX 75062; Inside IISD; Tony Thetford, APR, Director of Public Information

• Monticello Central School, Monticello, NY 12701; District Newsletters; Renata Gittler, Communications Specialist

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• Moore Norman Technology Center, Norman, OK 73069; Technically Speaking - Parent Newsletter; Anna Trowbridge, Marketing Communications Spec.

• Olathe District Schools, Olathe, KS 66063-2000; School News Patron Newsletter; Linda Starrett, Communication Projects Mgr.

• Orono Public Schools, Long Lake, MN 55356; Orono Schools Today; Gary Kubat, Director of Communications

• Ravena Coeymans Selkirk Central School District, Selkirk, NY 12158; RCS Chalkboard; Michael McCagg, Communications Coordinator

• Ulster Board of Cooperative Educational Services, New Paltz, NY 12561; Saugerties Newsletter; Holly Brooker, Community Relations Coordinator

Honorable Mention

• Bedford Central School District, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598; Dateline; Karla Feuer, School Communications Coordinator

• Blue Valley School District, Overland Park, KS 66283; Blue Valley Today; Maggie Hessel-Mial, Communications Coordinator

• Byram Hills Central School District, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598; Spectrum; Fiona Mitchell, School Communications Coordinator

• California School Boards Association, West Sacramento, CA 95691; California School News; Brian Taylor, Managing Editor

• Carmel Central School District, Patterson, NY 12563; The Carmel Schoolhouse News; Susan Dieck, Public Information Specialist

• City of Fairfax Schools, Fairfax, VA 22030; City School Close-Up; Hope Gibbs, Director of Communications

• Cold Spring Harbor School District, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724; Cold Spring Harbor: A Report on our Schools; Helene Begun, Public Information Specialist

• Community Consolidated School District 62, Des Plaines, IL 60016; Partners in Education; Mindy Ward, Director of Community Relations

• Council of the Great City Schools, Washington, DC 20004; Urban Educator; Henry Duvall, Director of Communications

• Croton-Harmon Union Free School District, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598; Reflections; Chris Heath, School Communications Coordinator

• Custer School District, Custer, School District 57730-7202; Bulletin Board; Dorothea Edgington,

• Guilderland Central School District, Guilderland, NY 12084; District Newsletter; Amy Zurlo, Communications Specialist

• Iredell-Statesville Schools, Statesville, NC 28677; Quarterly Reports; Dawn Creason, Director of Public Information

• Ladue School District, St. Louis, MO 63124; Link Community Newsletter; Kathy Reznikov, Communications Director

• Mahopac Central School District, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598; Blue Ribbon Bulletin; Barbara Coats, School Communications Specialist

• Mentor Public Schools, Mentor, OH 44060; District Newsletter; Justin Maynor, Community Relations Coordinator

• Montgomery Public Schools, Montgomery, AL 36104-1991; FOCUS MPS; Mona Davis, Public Information Officer

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• Mundelein High School, Mundelein, IL 60060; The Messenger; Ron Girard, Ph.D., Director of Public Information

• Nassau Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Garden City, NY 11530-9195; Freeport Pride - Graduation 2007; Theresa Giusto, Assistant Program Manager

• Nordonia Hills City Schools, Northfield, OH 44067; Nordonia News; Patti Koslo, Public Information Officer

• North Salem Central School District, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598; Compass; Fiona Mitchell, School Communications Specialist

• North Shore Schools, Sea Cliff, NY 11579; News of North Shore Schools Newsletters; Shelly Newman, Public Relations/Senior Illustrator

• Northwest Independent School District, Fort Worth, TX 76177; Northwest Vision; Lesley Weaver, Director of Communications

• Ossining Union Free School District, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598; School Bell; Chris Heath, School Communications Coordinator

• Pittsford Central School District, Pittsford, NY 14534; District Quarterly Newsletter; Nancy Wayman, Director of Public Information

• Rosemont-Apple Valley-Eagan Schools, Rosemount, MN 55068; Spotlight - district newsletter (quarterly); Tony Taschner, Communications Specialist

• Southeast Delco School District, Folcroft, PA 19032; SedelcoRESOUNDS; Trudie Bennett, Superintendent

• Southern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Elmsford, NY 10523; Irvington Insight; Debra Keiser, Public Relations Specialist

• Tyler Independent School District, Tyler, TX 75701; The Link; Mary Angela Jenkins, Director of Communications

• Ulster Board of Cooperative Educational Services, New Paltz, NY 12561; Ellenville Newsletter; Holly Brooker, Community Relations Coordinator

• Ulster Board of Cooperative Educational Services, New Paltz, NY 12561; New Paltz Newsletter; Holly Brooker, Community Relations Coordinator

• West Genesee Central School District, Camillus, NY 13031-9686; West Genesee Communicator; Bonnie Russell, School Information Officer

Print Newsletters – Internal Audience Merit

• Arlington Public Schools, Arlington, VA 22207; News Check; Frank Bellavia, Public Relations Specialist

• Chesterfield County Public Schools, Chesterfield, VA 23832; The WOW! Factor; Community Relations Department ,

• Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools, Kansas City, KS 66101; Staff Notebook; Tammy Dodderidge, Communications Specialist

• Orangeburg Consolidated School District Five, Orangeburg, SC 29115; Spotlight on Five; Gregory Carson, Exec. Asst. to the Supt. for PR, Marketing & Comms.

• Prince William County Public Schools, Manassas, VA 20108; Communicator; Ken Blackstone, APR, Director of Communication Services

• Putnam/Northern Westchester Board of Cooperation Educational Services, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598; Reporter; Barbara Coats, School Communications Specialist

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• Sayville School District, Sayville, NY 11482; The Flywheel; Geraldine Keck, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction

• Ulster Board of Cooperative Educational Services, New Paltz, NY 12561; UpLink 2007-2008; Holly Brooker, Community Relations Coordinator

• Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Virginia Beach, VA 23456; Kaleidoscope; Bonnie Fischer, Public Relations Coordinator

Honorable Mention

• Carmel Central School District, Patterson, NY 12563; CCSD Staff News; Susan Dieck, Public Information Specialist

• Davis School District, Farmington, UT 84025; Uniquely Davis Newsletter; Andrea Bos, Community Relations Specialist

• Eastern Suffolk Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Patchogue, NY 11772; Dialogue; Andrea Grooms, Director of Communications, Research & Recruitment

• L'Anse Creuse Public Schools, Harrison Township, MI 48045; Creuse Communicator; Lori Spencer, Graphic Artist

• Newport News Public Schools, Newport News, VA 23606; News Break; Thomas Stormer, Community Relations Specialist

• Orange County Public Schools, Orlando, FL 32801; Orange Peal; Dylan Thomas, Director of Community Relations

• Prince William County Public Schools, Manassas, VA 20108; The Division Leader; Ken Blackstone, APR, Director of Communication Services

• Roanoke County Public Schools, Roanoke, VA 24019; The Honor Roll; Charles Lionberger, Community Relations Specialist

• Union County Public Schools, Monroe, NC 28112; Inside News - Print Newsletter; Luan Ingram, Chief Communications Officer

• Washoe County School District, Reno, NV 89520; Pinnacle Newsletter; Valerie Martino, Director of Communications

Special Purpose Publications Excellence

• Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, Chapel Hill, NC 27516; CHCCS Learning Skills Scope and Sequence; Stephanie Knott, Asst. to the Superintendent for Community Relations

• Clarksville-Montgomery Schools, Clarksville, TN 37040-4012; Countdown to Commencement; Elise Shelton, Director of Communications

• Colonial Instructional Television, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462; District Technology Initiatives; Kim Newell, Assistant CITV Director

• Coppell Independent School District, Coppell, TX 75019; Coppell High School Senior Scholars Brochure; Tamerah Ringo, Director of Communications/PR

• Coppell Independent School District, Coppell, TX 75019; NTHCC Informational Brochure; Tamerah Ringo, Director of Communications/PR

• Edmonton Public Schools, Edmonton, AB T5H 4G9; 2008-2009 Quick Guide; Lisa Austin, Director of Communications

• Gwinnett County Public Schools, Suwanee, GA 30024-2978; Envisioning a System of World-Class Schools; Sloan Roach, Executive Director of Communication & Media Relations

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• Gwinnett County Public Schools, Suwanee, GA 30024-2978; GCPS Foundation Partner Invitation Package; Sloan Roach, Executive Director of Communication & Media Relations

• Ingham Intermediate School District, Mason, MI 48854; School Uniform - Ingham ISD P.D. Planner; Patrice Heinzman, Director of Public Information

• Iredell-Statesville Schools, Statesville, NC 28677; Performing Arts Posters/Ads/Brochure; Dawn Creason, Director of Public Information

• Lincoln-Way High School District 210, New Lenox, IL 60451; Foundation Brochure; Linda Lopez, Executive Director

• Oxford Area School District, Oxford, PA 19363; Penn's Grove School Dedication Program; Arthur T. Salatto, Communications Specialist

• Resources for Learning, Austin, TX 78746; Texas Performance Standards Project - Summary of Success; Amy Guadagnoli, Creative Services Director

• School District 197, Eagan, MN 55123; 2008-2009 Preschool Programs; Gloria Gritz, Special Projects, Superintendent's Office

• St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Luling, LA 70070; The InBox; Rochelle Cancienne-Touchard, Director of Public Information

• Sylvania City Schools, Sylvania, OH 43560; Delivering Excellence; Nancy Crandell, Communications Director

Merit

• Anoka-Hennepin School District, Anoka, MN 55303; Families Catalog; Karen George, Public Information Coordinator

• Bethel School District, Spanaway, WA 98387; Building Hope Together; Mark Wenzel, Communications Director

• Capital Region Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Albany, NY 12205; Seeds of Learning Summer Activity Calendar; Christine Carpenter, Communications Specialist

• Clarksville-Montgomery Schools, Clarksville, TN 37040-4012; 2007-2008 CMCSS Goals & Strategic Work; Elise Shelton, Director of Communications

• Coppell Independent School District, Coppell, TX 75019; 2007-2008 District Report Card; Tamerah Ringo, Director of Communications/PR

• Coppell Independent School District, Coppell, TX 75019; CISD Recruitment Brochure; Tamerah Ringo, Director of Communications/PR

• Dallastown Area School District, Dallastown, PA 17313-9242; Dallastown Area Educational Foundation Giving Brochure; Lori Hartman, Director of Community and Public Relations

• Edmonton Catholic School District, Edmonton, AB T5K 1C2; Eight Characters of Catholic Education; Karla Brophy, Communications Specialist

• Edmonton Public Schools, Edmonton, AB T5H 4G9; 2008-2009 High School Guide; Lisa Austin, Director of Communications

• Edmonton Public Schools, Edmonton, AB T5H 4G9; Night of Music; Lisa Austin, Director of Communications

• Fairfax County Public Schools, Annandale, VA 22003; Encore; Mari No & Julie Preizler, Multimedia Designer

• Fort Bend Independent School District, Sugar Land, TX 77479; Investing in Our Future; Mary Ann Simpson, APR, Chief Communications Officer

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• Gaston County Schools, Gastonia, NC 28053; Gaston County Public Schools Camp Gaston; Bonnie Reidy, Chief Communications Officer

• Gaston County Schools, Gastonia, NC 28053; Gaston County Schools Magnet Brochures; Bonnie Reidy, Chief Communications Officer

• Halifax Regional School Board, Dartmouth, NS B2Y 4S8; Have a Dream: A Post-Secondary Guide for African Nova Scotian Students; Doug Hadley, Communications Coordinator

• Hillsboro School District, Hillsboro, OR 97124; High School Study Team 2006; Nicole Kaufman, Exec. Dir., Community Relations

• Irving Independent School District, Irving, TX 75062; Basic Facts 2007-2008; Tony Thetford, APR, Director of Public Information

• Kent School District #415, Kent, WA 98030-6643; Kent School District Back-To-School News; Becky Hanks, Executive Director of Community Connections

• Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13, Lancaster, PA 17601; Communication Link Brochure; Aimee Graybeal, Communications Coordinator

• LEARN, Oldline, CT 06371; Final Project Report; Cindy Hersom, Marketing/PR Coordinator

• Marion County Public Schools, Ocala, FL 34478; "Drug Testing Works" campaign (billboard); Kevin Christian, Public Relations & Communications Officer

• Meridian Technology Center, Stillwater, OK 74074-1899; Parent Mailer; Ken Koch, Chief Comms. & Mktng Officer

• Noblesville Schools, Noblesville, IN 46060; Noblesville Intermediate School; Sharon Trisler, Director Public Relations

• Nordonia Hills City Schools, Northfield, OH 44067; "1 Click Away"; Patricia Koslo, Public Information Officer

• Oakland Schools, Waterford, MI 48328; District Service Report; Danelle Gittus, APR Julie Ferguson, Communication Services

• Oakland Schools, Waterford, MI 48328; 2007-2008 Guide to Services & Directory; Danelle Gittus, APR, Dir., Comms. & Marketing

• Pattonville School District, St. Ann, MO 63074-1509; Back To School; Mickey Schoonover, APR, Dir., School/Community Relns.

• Peel District School Board, Mississauga, ON L5R 1C6; Reflections on the World Religions Guide and Poster Set; Brian Woodland, APR, Director, Communications & Strategic Partnerships

• Prince William County Public Schools, Manassas, VA 20108; Crisis and Emergency Preparedness; Kenneth Blackstone, APR, Director of Communication Services

• Prince William County Public Schools, Manassas, VA 20108; Legislative Priorities; Kenneth Blackstone, APR, Director of Communication Services

• Santa Clara County Office of Education, San Jose, CA 95131; A Champion for Children, Schools & Community; Patricia Murphy, Executive Director - Communication Services

• School District of Pickens County, Easley, SC 29640; School District of Pickens County; Julie Thompson, Coordinator of School/Cmty Rel

• South Kitsap School District, Port Orchard, WA 98366; A Parent's Curriculum Guide for Reading, Writing, Math, and Science; Aimee Warthen, Director, Community Relations

• Spokane Public Schools, Spokane, WA 99201; Graduation Requirements Brochure; Terren Roloff, Communications Director

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• Sumner School District, Sumner, WA 98390; Target 2010; Ann Cook, Communications Director

• Sylvania City Schools, Sylvania, OH 43560; Reach for the Stars!; Nancy Crandell, Communications Director

• Texas Association of School Boards, Austin, TX 78767; Getting the Job Done; Roger White, Editor-in-Chief

• W.S.W.H.E. Board of Cooperation Educational Services, Ft. Edward, NY 12828-1134; Cooking with the CIA; Michael Sylvia, Public Information Specialist

• Yonkers Public Schools, Yonkers, NY 10701; 2008-2009 School Programs; Jerilynne Fierstein, Director of Public Information

Honorable Mention

• Anoka-Hennepin Schools, Coon Rapids, MN 55433; Citizen's Report on Accountability; Mary Olson, Director of Communications and Public Relations

• Arlington Public Schools, Arlington, VA 22207; A Guidebook for Parents; Linda Erdos, Assistant Superintendent, School and Community Relations

• Aurora Public Schools, Aurora, CO 80011-6297; Aurora Sentinel Weekly Newspaper Ad; Georgia Duran, Chief Communication Officer

• Boston Public Schools, Boston, MA 02108-2505; Welcome to a Meeting of the Boston School Committee; Christopher Horan, Chief Communications Officer

• Capital Region Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Albany, NY 12205; Capital Region BOCES 2008-2009 Service Guide and Price List; Jessica Sheckton, Program Manager I

• Dallastown Area School District, Dallastown, PA 17313-9242; Elementary Counseling Brochure; Lori Hartman, Director of Community and Public Relations

• Dayton Public Schools, Dayton, OH 45402-3006; Stivers Dedication Program; Melissa Fowler, Public Information

• Des Moines Public Schools, Des Moines, IA 50309; Centennial Brochure; Larry Castek, Graphic Specialist

• Elizabeth Public Schools, Elizabeth, NJ 07208; A World of Summer Programs 2007; Mike Sedelmaier, Public Information Associate

• Fayette County Public School System, Fayetteville, GA 30214; Finance Summary; Melinda Berry-Dreisbach, Public Information Specialist

• Fayette County Public School System, Fayetteville, GA 30214; Recruitment Brochure; Melinda Berry-Dreisbach, Public Information Specialist

• Ingham Intermediate School District, Mason, MI 48854; 25 Ways You Can Help Your Students This Summer; Patrice Heinzman, Director of Public Information

• Jackson County Intermediate School District, Jackson, MI 49201; Firefighting Campaign; Tommy Cameron/Julie Raus, Communications Coordinator

• Jefferson County Public Schools, Louisville, KY 40209; JCPS InStyle; Stephanie Bateman, Director of Communications

• Los Angeles County Office of Education, Downey, CA 90242; Continuity of Instruction Booklet; Frank Kwan, Director of Communications

• Madera County Office of Education, Madera, CA 93638; 2007 Madera County Excellence in Education; Sally Frazier, Superintendent of Schools

• Marietta City Schools, Marietta, GA 30060; Pathways to Success; Thomas Algarin, Director of Communications

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• Marion County Public Schools, Ocala, FL 34478; MCPS Snapshot; Kevin Christian, Public Relations & Communications Officer

• Memphis City Schools, Memphis, TN 38118; Inside Memphis City Schools; Rita Cooper, Executive Director

• Naperville Community Unit School District 203, Naperville, IL 60540-6589; Building a Passion Breakfast; Melea Smith, APR, Director of Communications

• Naperville Community Unit School District 203, Naperville, IL 60540-6589; Touch the Future Summary of Options; Melea Smith, APR, Director of Communications

• Nassau Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Syosset, NY 11791; 2008-2009 Catalogue of Courses for High School Students; Kelly May, Senior Manager

• Newport News Public Schools, Newport News, VA 23606; Smart, Safe Schools Campaign; Thomas Stormer, Community Relations Specialist

• Noblesville Schools, Noblesville, IN 46060; Noble Crossing Elementary School; Sharon Trisler, Director Public Relations

• Noblesville Schools, Noblesville, IN 46060; Noblesville Schools Close-Up; Sharon Trisler, Director Public Relations

• North Allegheny School District, Pittsburgh, PA 15237; Strategic Plan Poster; Jocelyn Ed, Manager, Communications & Public Relations

• Northbrook School District 27, Northbrook, IL 60062; Facilities Configuration Options; Ann Potter, Director of Communications

• Pinellas County Schools, Largo, FL 33779; Communications Guide; Andrea Zahn, Director, Communications

• Pine-Richland School District, Gibsonia, PA 15044; Eden Hall School Poster; Rachel Hathhorn, Schools & Community Relations Coordinator

• Plano Independent School District, Plano, TX 75075; Relocation Packet; Mary Gorden, Publications & Web Site Specialist

• Pueblo City Schools, Pueblo, CO 81003; Guide to the Strategic Plan; Casey Mahon, Director of Public Relations

• Putnam/Northern Westchester Board of Cooperation Educational Services, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598; Services Guide; Chris Heath, School Communications Coordinator

• Round Rock Independent School District, Round Rock, TX 78681; Strategic Plan; JoyLynn Occhiuzzi, Director, Community Relations

• Shawnee Mission School District, Shawnee Mission, KS 66204; Signature Programs Brochure; Leigh Anne Neal, Director of Communications

• Ulster Board of Cooperative Educational Services, New Paltz, NY 12561; 2008-2009 MHRIC Service Guide; Holly Brooker, Community Relations Coordinator

• Ulster Board of Cooperative Educational Services, New Paltz, NY 12561; Special Education Brochure Package; Holly Brooker, Community Relations Coordinator

• Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Virginia Beach, VA 23456; School Board Program of Work; Bonnie Fischer, Public Relations Coordinator

• West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District, Princeton Junction, NJ 08550; Welcome; Geraldine Hutner, Director of Communications