The National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) announced the winners of the 2023 Golden Achievement Awards and the Publications and Digital Media Excellence Awards. The Donovan Group is proud to accept a Golden Achievement Award, six Awards of Excellence, and four Awards of Merit at the National Seminar next month in St. Louis!

These national awards recognize outstanding publications and marketing/informational materials and digital media (such as social media and websites) created in support of education.

 

Golden Achievement Award

Project: #HerefortheKids Campaign: Leveraging Support for Local Public Education

Client: Learning First Alliance

The Learning First Alliance partnered with the Donovan Group to advise, develop and assist in executing this public education messaging and communications campaign. The campaign brings together families, educators, and community members to shine a light on local public schools and tell the stories of the amazingly positive things happening in classrooms and school buildings nationwide. It kicked off during a live-streamed launch event at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. on October 4, 2022.

 

Award of Excellence, Marketing Materials (Video)

Project: Welcome to Hudson

Client: Hudson Community School District

The Donovan Group provided complete video production services for this video, which showcases the Hudson Community School District. The video gives viewers a glimpse of the district and community through intentional narrative and high quality recording and editing.

 

Award of Excellence, Marketing Publication (Invitation)

Project: ASD Girls Teen Summit

Client: Allentown School District

The Allentown School District sought the help of the Donovan Group to deliver a polished and informative invitation for their Girls Teen Summit event.

 

Award of Excellence, Marketing Publication (Poster)

Project: SUSD: Help Us Put an End to Bullying!

Client: Soledad Unified School District

The Donovan Group delivered a polished and on-brand poster to clearly communicate the district’s bullying prevention initiative. The poster was interpreted for a full Spanish version as well.

 

Award of Excellence, E-Newsletter (External Audience)

Project: Inside SUSD

Client: Soledad Unified School District

The Donovan Group delivers a monthly e-newsletter to the Soledad Unified School District as a routine and consistent communication tool with stakeholders. The newsletter’s content is polished then visually displayed by our team of designers and communication professionals.

 

Award of Excellence, E-Newsletter (External Audience)

Project: ESUSD Board Meeting Report

Client: El Segundo Unified School District

The Donovan Group delivers a board report following each regular board meeting for the El Segundo Unified School District. The report is laid out in order of the meeting agenda and provides a summarization of the meeting and actioned items. The consistent design of the report makes it recognizable to stakeholders.

 

Award of Excellence, E-Newsletter (External Audience)

Project: RTMSD Board of School Directors Update

Client: Rose Tree Media School District

For a second year, the RTMSD Board of School Directors Update has been recognized for being a pivotal piece in the district’s communication plan. The Donovan Group designs the update to provide a summarization of the meetings and give details from the board of school directors.

 

Award of Merit, Branding/Image Package

Project: Marquette-Alger RESA

Client: Marquette-Alger RESA

The Donovan Group partnered and collaborated with Marquette-Alger RESA to design a branding package that tied them to Lake Superior and gave them a polished and refined visual identity.

 

Award of Merit, Handbook

Project: MPS Program of Studies 2022-2023 School Year

Client: Malden Public Schools

The Donovan Group took Malden Public School’s existing Program of Studies publication and carefully redesigned the nearly 200 pages. The new design and layout make this high-traffic tool easier for families to use and navigate and unifies the district through branding.

 

Award of Merit, Video (Produced with Outside Contractor)

Project: October is Bullying Prevention Month

Client: Allentown School District

For this video, Donovan Group collected footage directly from Allentown School District and edited it into a polished and professional resource for sharing the district’s bullying prevention initiative.

 

Award of Merit, Video (Produced with Outside Contractor)

Project: A Message to the Class of 2022

Client: Allentown School District

For this community-enriching project, Allentown School District staff recorded the footage and shared it with the Donovan Group for careful and creative editing.