LPS Communications Team receives national accolades

Staff from the Lincoln Public Schools Communications Team were honored at the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) 2023 National Seminar on July 16 for their work over the last calendar year. 

The LPS team received Publications and Digital Media Excellence Awards for 20 different projects, ranging from graphic design, written publication, video work and social media content. NSPRA’s Publications and Digital Media Excellence Awards recognize outstanding communication materials submitted by school districts. 

“The LPS Communications Team, led by Executive Director Mindy Burbach, effectively shares the diverse stories of Lincoln Public Schools students, parents, staff, and Board members in compelling words and images that reach to the heart of learning and teaching,” said Associate Superintendent for Civic Engagement John Neal. “Through their skill and artistic touch, they make it possible for the community to understand the sincere and deep dedication that goes into teaching and supporting our students. The Communications Team’s work is essential in continually earning the trust of the community of Lincoln.”

Each entry is judged on the overall excellence of the entry as well as its quality compared to other entries in the category. The top award in each category is the Award of Excellence. Awards of Merit and Honorable Mentions are also given in each category. A record number 1,800-plus entries were submitted in 2023.

To view the full awards list from this year’s seminar, visit this website. 

Branding/Image Package

Excellence

Lincoln Northwest High School Letterhead
Chris Warner, Graphics Manager

Standing Bear High School Logo Design
Chris Warner, Graphics Manager

 

Excellence in Writing

Excellence

“A nontraditional path leads to rewarding career in education”
Marlenia Thornton, Communications Coordinator

“Historical Match Up: LPS hosts first citywide girls’ wrestling competition”
Marlenia Thornton, Communications Coordinator

“Former LPS educator returns to the classroom through substitute teaching”
Marlenia Thornton, Communications Coordinator

Merit

“North Star Aviation Focus Program helps students’ dreams take flight”
Mindy Burbach, Communications Executive Director

“Letter to the Lincoln NAACP - Dr. Paul Gausman”
Paul Gausman, Superintendent
Mindy Burbach, Communications Executive Director

“An unexpected journey filled with purpose”
Steve Joel, Superintendent
Mindy Burbach, Communications Executive Director

“Southwest students bring science to life for elementary students”
Marlenia Thornton, Communications Coordinator

“Home-cooked meals served from the heart of LPS kitchens”
Marlenia Thornton, Communications Coordinator

 

Internet/Intranet Website

Merit

Social Emotional Learning Webpage
Marlenia Thornton, Communications Coordinator
Brian Fitzgerald, Web Communications Manager 

 

Social Media

Merit

New Educator Spotlight social media series
BriAna Wycoff, Communications Specialist

 

Video (produced in-house)

Excellence

“Heba: Navigating a path to independence”
BriAna Wycoff, Communications Specialist

Science Fair Social Promo Video
BriAna Wycoff, Communications Specialist

“Meet Ku Hai: A Beattie student who uses American Sign Language to succeed”
BriAna Wycoff, Communications Specialist

The Seat Beside You: Tommy’s Light
David Koehn and Brian Seifferlein, Multimedia Content & Broadcast Technicians
Marta Boucher, Bilingual Liaison

Glimpses of Lincoln Public Schools: Therapy Dogs
BriAna Wycoff, Communications Specialist

Merit

“Speech Language Pathologists: Serving the Need”
BriAna Wycoff, Communications Specialist

Be Prepared - LPS High Schools
BriAna Wycoff, Communications Specialist

The Seat Beside You: The World of Lisbeth
David Koehn and Brian Seifferlein, Multimedia Content & Broadcast Technicians
Marta Boucher, Bilingual Liaison

 

The NSPRA has more than 2,500 members throughout the United States, Canada and the U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity school system. More than 1,500 people attended the 2023 National Seminar in St. Louis, Mo. NSPRA officials recognized winners from across the country at the event and mailed award certificates to them.

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