The Portsmouth Public Schools (PPS) Department of Communications earned nine National School Communication Awards from the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA).
“Our Department of Communications continues to set the standard for excellence, creativity and impact,” said PPS Superintendent Dr. Elie Bracy, III. “This latest collection of awards is a testament to the talent and professionalism of the entire team. Their work not only elevates our division's story but also cements their status as one of the top communications teams among school divisions across the country.”
Specifically, the department earned nine of the publications and digital media awards, which, according to NSPRA, “recognize outstanding tactical materials such as publications, newsletters, videos, podcasts, websites, social media and more” and each submission “is judged on the overall excellence of the entry as well as its quality compared to other entries in the category.”
The following PPS entries earned honors:
Video - Award of Excellence: Band Masterclass
Video - Award of Excellence: Coffee Cart
Video - Award of Excellence: 2025 Holiday Message
Marketing Materials - Honorable Mention: Spark School Commercial
Marketing Materials - Honorable Mention: PPS Shining Bright Highlights
Video - Honorable Mention: Anchored4Life: Blankets for Veterans
Video - Honorable Mention: Igniting Futures Launch Video
Video - Honorable Mention: Military Child of the Year Winner, Ian Lindo
Video - Honorable Mention: Pep Rally 2025
The Department of Communications earned its first-ever NSPRA awards in 2023. In these four years of competition, the team has earned 34 NSPRA awards in total. For more information about the competition or to see a full list of NSPRA winners, visit nspra.org.