TSPRA Awards Group Shot

GCISD’s Communications Department was recently recognized with 14 Star Awards, presented by the Texas School Public Relations Association for outstanding education communications and projects. 

The awards were presented February 28 at the organization’s annual conference, and were selected from work produced throughout the 2022-2023 school year.  In addition to one entry being named a Crystal Finalist, GCISD Communications came away with 10 Gold Star Awards and three Silver Star Awards. Every member of the team was recognized with at least one gold award, which qualified them for Best of Category in their respective categories.

Congratulations to GCISD Communications for the following awards:

Crystal Finalist:

Staff/Student Recognition – Stars of GCISD, Kaitlyn Dill, Nicole Lyons & Rhett Schwartzkopf

Best of Category:

Electronic: Website Template Driven Design – GCISD Website, Kaitlyn Dill

Gold Awards:

Print: Writing – Heritage Elementary Joins with Families for One School One Book, Rosemary Gladden

Print: Published News or Feature – Coin Wars, Rosemary Gladden

Photography: Academic/Classroom Subjects – Summer Enrichment, Alexander Harlow

Photography: Other Subjects – Best Buddies, Alexander Harlow

Video: General Event – Rockin' Around GCISD, Nicole Lyons & Rhett Schwartzkopf

Video: Feature Story – Meet Mr. Doug, Rhett Schwartzkopf

Video: Promotional – GCISD CTE Offers Real World Skills, Rhett Schwartzkopf

Video: Marketing – Finding Out with Dr. Schnautz, Nicole Lyons & Rhett Schwartzkopf

Campaigns and Events: Marketing Campaign – #GCISDShowsUp, Kaitlyn Dill, Rosemary Gladden & Rhett Schwartzkopf

Silver Awards:

Print: Materials in a Language Other than English – GCISD Registration Information, Kaitlyn Dill

Print: Speciality/Novelty Writing – You Are Loved and Your Work Matters Convocation Speech by Annabelle Grace Bartel, Nicole Lyons

Campaign and Events: Special Event – Walk A Mile with GCISD, Communications Department