Each year, the Texas School Public Relations Association (TSPRA) recognizes superior efforts by Texas school public relations professionals at its annual conference and this year, Lewisville ISD (LISD) received top honors for its work produced during the 2011-12 school year.
LISD’s Office of Public Information and Community Relations received the 2012 Crystal Commendation trophy for its work organizing community teams that began the district’s Strategic Design initiative. The award is the most prestigious in Texas for school and community partnerships and was presented in front of more than 1,200 school public relations officials.
The LISD Public Information and Community Relations team was commended for its efforts to rally the community for education summits, focus and task groups under a mission to enact change in public education. The team’s year-long efforts culminated in bringing together thousands of community voices, coordinating the work of diverse community groups and broadcasting a live social media town hall – a nationwide first.
In addition to the Crystal Commendation trophy, the department earned two Best of Category Awards, 10 Gold Awards, three Silver Awards and two Bronze Awards for its work in editing, electronic media, graphic design, video production and writing.
The number of awards LISD earned in the large district category marks the district as a statewide leader in Texas school public relations.
2012 TSPRA Awards – LISD Public Information and Community Relations
2012 Crystal Commendation – School/Community Partnership
“The Community Conversation,” presented to Karen Permetti, Tristen Wilson, Nicholas Rooney, Lee Burns, Greg Davis, Lee Ann Bandy, Sarah Marcus and Laura Madison
2012 Best of Category – Image/Identity Package
“Strategic Design Identity,” presented to Karen Permetti, Tristen Wilson, Lee Ann Bandy, Greg Davis and Nick Rooney
2012 Best of Category – Electronic Newsletter External
“Pride Weekly, Pride Daily,” presented to Karen Permetti, Tristen Wilson, Sarah Marcus and Laura Madison
2012 Gold Award – Brochure
“LISD Life,” presented to Tristen Wilson and Lee Ann Bandy
2012 Gold Award – Programs
“Employee Banquet Program,” presented to Lee Ann Bandy
2012 Gold Award – Holiday
“Veterans Day Poster and Postcard,” presented to Lee Ann Bandy
2012 Gold Award – Non-English Speaking Audience
“Pre-K Registration Poster,” presented to Lee Ann Bandy
2012 Gold Award – Image/Identity Package
“Strategic Design Identity,” presented to Karen Permetti, Tristen Wilson, Lee Ann Bandy and Nick Rooney
2012 Gold Award – Published News or Feature
“Lakeview, Griffin Collaborate on New Learning Initiative,” presented to Laura Madison
2012 Gold Award – Video Special Interest/Feature Story
“Veterans Day Package,” presented to Greg Davis
2012 Gold Award – Video Promotional/Marketing
“Bring Your Own Technology,” presented to Greg Davis
2012 Gold Award – Video Live Event
“Town Hall Live,” presented to Karen Permetti, Tristen Wilson, Greg Davis, Nick Rooney, Lee Ann Bandy, Sarah Marcus, Laura Madison and Lee Burns
2012 Gold Award – Electronic Newsletter External
“Pride Weekly, Pride Daily,” presented to Karen Permetti, Tristen Wilson, Sarah Marcus and Laura Madison
2012 Silver Award – Published News or Feature
“Is the Grass Greener?” presented to Sarah Marcus
2012 Silver Award – Video News/Information
“Insights,” presented to Greg Davis
2012 Silver Award – Video Training/Instructional
“End of Course Exam Training,” presented to Greg Davis
2012 Bronze Award – Invitations/Announcements
“Employee Banquet Invitation,” presented to Lee Ann Bandy
2012 Bronze Award – Website
“www.lisd.net” presented to Karen Permetti and Nick Rooney
