HISD wins National School Communication Award for PowerUp
2014 May 22
The Houston Independent School District has been selected to receive a 2014 Gold Medallion Award from the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) for its Special Communications Project/Campaign, “PowerUp Communications.”
NSPRA’s Gold Medallion Award is the highest award given by the association in recognition of outstanding school public relations programs. Judges look each year for special programs, projects, and campaigns that combine insightful assessment, detailed planning, creative communication, and careful evaluation. Judges selected only seven winners from 31 entries this year, and HISD was chosen for its internal and external communications efforts surrounding PowerUp.
Read the full story here.
Congratulations also go out this week to:
- HISD’s Office of Business Assistance, which received a 2013 Texas Excellence Award from the U.S. Trade and Commerce Institute for its success in promoting supplier diversity. The department has exceeded industry benchmarks in customer service and ethical standards within its Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Program by effectively utilizing M/WBE companies for numerous HISD projects in procurement, construction and professional services. Read the full story here.
- Principals Julissa Alcantar-Martinez (Davis HS) and René Sanchez (Chávez HS) being selected by Harvard University to participate in the “Raise Your Hand, Texas” program. They will receive training on how to lead transformational change at the campus level, and advocate for public policies that make public schools better for all Texas students.
- Sunila Abraham, who teaches neuroscience at the Baylor College of Medicine Academy at Ryan Middle School. She received an “Excellence in Education” award from the Goldin Foundation for her innovative method of teaching sixth-graders about the brain and the nervous system. The Goldin Foundation was established in 1990 to recognize “unsung heroes” in education for their excellence, expertise, and demonstrable achievement in education.
- Chávez High School teacher Maria Jaramillo, who has been selected as one of six finalists in Johnson & Johnson’s U.S. Champions of Care program. Through May 25, the public will vote to select the grand prize winner, who will attend the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ final match in Rio de Janeiro on July 13. Johnson & Johnson is the Official Healthcare Sponsor of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ and created the program to shine a spotlight on people who go above and beyond to do extraordinary things in caring for others. Read more about all six finalists at www.careinspirescare.com.
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