For the fourth year in a row, Vance County Schools has been recognized by a statewide organization for excellence in communications. The district took four Blue Ribbon awards at a recent ceremony of the North Carolina School Public Relations Association, according to information from VCS Chief Communication Officer Aarika Sandlin.
Of the 344 awards given out during the ceremony, Vance County received two Gold level awards, one Silver and one Bronze level award.
The BlueRibbon Awards are the highest honor presented by t6he NCSPRA to school districts. The awards are given for outstanding communication in eight categories: marketing, digital media engagement, electronic media, excellence in writing, publications, image/graphic design, photography and special events/programs.
“This recognition is an honor for our entire district, as well as a testament to the hard work of our team,” Sandlin said in the press statement. “We are grateful for the ongoing collaboration between the Communications department and the Center For Innovation staff as we work together to provide opportunities and experience for our students and showcase our district’s story.”
Here’s a breakdown of the award-winning programs and projects:
VCS earned Gold level recognition in the Special Events and Programs category for its Engage, Inspire, Empower conference, held in April 2023 for young women in grades 7-12 and in the Digital Media Engagement category for its Alumni Roll Call 2023 social media campaign.
The district took Silver and Bronze in the category of Image/Graphic Design for its use of AI technology that turned each principal into a superhero during Principal Appreciation Month.
The Bronze award was given for a billboard campaign called Sharing Our Story at New Heights. The billboard is on Norlina Road across from the Food Lion Shopping Center.
The NCSPRA identified a “Best of the Best” for each category, and VCS was honored in the Special Events/Programs category.
Other school district winners were:
- Digital Media Engagement: Guilford County Schools
- Electronic Media: Guilford County Schools
- Excellence in Writing: New Hanover County Schools
- Image/Graphic Design: Chatham County Schools
- Marketing: Rutherford County Schools
- Photography: Durham Public Schools
- Publications (Electronic & Print): Durham Public Schools
Visit www.ncspra.org to learn more about the organization.
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