GCISD’s Communications Department was recently recognized with 13 Star Awards, presented by the Texas School Public Relations Association (TSPRA) for outstanding education communications and projects. Two of the 13 awards were also named “Best of Category,” presented for an entry that stands out from all the others in the same category and division for its exceptional creativity and quality.
The awards for work produced throughout the 2024-2025 school year were presented Wednesday, February 18, at the organization’s annual conference.
Congratulations to GCISD Communications for the following awards:
Gold:
Magazine - GCISD Insight (Communications Team)
Writing - Elementary Students Learn about Financial Literacy (Rosemary Gladden)
Published News or Feature - Meet Three Seniors Who Have Called GCISD Home Since Before Age One (Rosemary Gladden), also named Best of Category winner
Specialty/Novelty Writing - Legacy (Rosemary Gladden), also named Best of Category winner
Logo, Trademark, Symbol - GCISD VATRE (Rhett Schwartzkopf)
Video, Promotional - Let GCISD do the Cooking. Come Eat with Us! (Rhett Schwartzkopf)
Silver:
Invitation/Announcement/Postcard/Thank You Note - VATRE Postcard (Nicole Lyons)
Photo Academic/Classroom Subjects - Chloe the Cow (Alex Harlow)
Photo Other Subjects - Now They Always Say, “Congratulations” (Alex Harlow)
Original Art - Mustang Magic (Alex Harlow)
Video Feature Story - 100 Years of Spirit (Rhett Schwartzkopf and Alex Harlow)
Video Feature Story - Fine Arts Focus: The GHS Band Performs in Ireland (Rhett Schwartzkopf)
Bronze:
Calendar/Planner - Instructional Calendar (Nicole Lyons)