Public relations & marketing department recognized with awards by Chesapeake Chapter of NSPRA

The Hampton City Schools (HCS) public relations and marketing department earned two awards of excellence (the highest recognition) and two honorable mentions from the Chesapeake Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association (CHESPRA). The winners were announced during the fall CHESPRA Conference.

 

The CHESPRA Communications Contest recognizes outstanding communications produced by public school districts and private schools located in the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. Entries must have been produced during the previous school year and are judged by media and public relations professionals.

 

HCS received the following awards:

HCS Talks (podcast) – award of excellence

2023 Holiday Video – award of excellence

Join Our Team Splash Page – honorable mention

Hampton City Schools SEL Day Social Media Campaign – honorable mention

“The PR and marketing teams—including graphics (led by Matt Houser), the print shop and records department (headed by Marty Wood), and the HCS PEG TV department (guided by Andy Foley)—work seamlessly with HCS departments, schools, and staff,” shared Kellie Goral, executive director of public relations and marketing. “Their collaborative efforts ensure the timely delivery of important information, celebrate the achievements of our students and staff, and highlight the many success stories of Hampton City Schools. These departments and their leaders are integral to the HCS team, consistently striving for excellence and embracing innovation. Receiving four CHESPRA awards, which honor outstanding school communications professionals across the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia, reflects the exceptional quality of their work.”