KSBA and the Kentucky School Public Relations Association recently recognized communications staff, superintendents and other district personnel with the 2013 OASIS (Outstanding Achievement in School Information Services) Professional Development Awards.
Four districts were honored with the KSBA Sweepstakes Award, which recognizes the highest scoring set of entries judged in this year’s OASIS program. They are:
* Boyd County
* Jefferson County
* Nelson County
* Oldham County
Here is the list of this year’s honorees, who received plaques denoting Distinguished (First Place), Proficient (Second Place) and Honorable Mention, based on the judges’ scoring. # denotes the highest scoring entry in that category.
Boone County Public Schools
Distinguished
One-Time Publications
Celebrating Success in 2012
Miscellaneous Electronic Products/ Programs
BCS Teacher Appreciation Week Messages #
Special Events – Series of Events
Breakfast of Champions and
Evening with the Stars #
Proficient
External Publications
Summer Slide
Commentary Writing
School Safety Column
Videos – In-school / Training
BCS Dispositional Hiring
Training for Administrators
Videos – PSAs / Short Subjects
One Our Way / En Camino
Electronic Newsletters
Boone County Schools eNewsletter
Miscellaneous Public Awareness Programs
Frontline Staff Training
Digging Deeper: Building Relationships
Jill McKenzie
Bourbon County Public Schools
Proficient
News/Sports Photography
The Kick
Special Events – Single Event
Be A Star with School Breakfast
Karen Curnutte
Boyd County Public Schools
Distinguished
Calendars
2012-13 BCPS District Pocket Calendar #
Feature Releases
Reaping Rewards
Proficient
Electronic Newsletters
Creating Our Future, Volume 20, No. 1
Mike Spears
Boyd County Public Schools
Proficient
External Publications
Boyd County High School
Baseball 2012-13 Program
John Roberts
Bullitt County Public Schools
Proficient
Feature Articles
North Bullitt’s Jana Johnson Creates Adaptive PE
Feature Photography
Nichols Elementary School Watermelon at Lunch
Central Area Schools Music Festival
Honorable Mention
Tabloid Publications
Excellence Begins in the Classroom
One-Time Publications
Bullitt County Public Schools –
The Leader in Educational Excellence
Electronic Newsletters
School Matters
Campbell County Public Schools
Distinguished
Calendars
2012-13 Calendar of Events
Academic Achievement Promotions
Kindergarten Readiness Fair #
Proficient
Brochures
Technology Center
External Publications
Success Plan
Miscellaneous Printed Materials
Awards and Recognitions Flyer
Special Events – Single Event
Camels Close the Deal
Honorable Mention
Feature Articles
What’s Happening in Campbell County
Dr. Lisa James, Superintendent
Jeff Fremin, Public Relations Director
Carroll County Public Schools
Honorable Mention
Special Events – Single Event
Staff Appreciation Thank You
Dr. Lisa James, Superintendent
Pam Williams, Elementary Instructional Supervisor
Jeff Fremin, Public Relations Director
Carroll County Public Schools
Proficient
Academic Achievement Promotions
Prepping for the K-PREP: Our Big Dance
Jeff Fremin, Public Relations Director
Lisa Weedman, Library Media Specialist, CCHS
Valerie Washburn, Instructional Coach, CCHS
Carroll County Public Schools
Distinguished
Brochures
College and Career Readiness for All
Jeff Fremin, Public Relations Director
Carroll County Schools
Proficient
Feature Releases
Homecoming Has Something for Everyone
Honorable Mention
Videos – In-school / Training
We Can: Carroll County Summer CHAMPS
Pam Kouns
Carter County Public Schools
Distinguished
Electronic Newsletters
Districts Newsletter – March 2013
Proficient
News Releases
Carter County receives Leadership Assessment
Judy Dotson
Carter County Counselors
Carter County Schools
Honorable Mention
One-Time Publications
Changes in Kentucky Testing
Affecting Your Child and School
Vicki Riley, Ph.D.
Lora Wimsatt
Linda Salyer
Daviess County Public Schools
Distinguished
Special Events – Series of Events
The Learning Lab:
Where Creativity Takes Flight
Lora Wimsatt
Marcia Carpenter
Linda Salyer
Daviess County Public Schools
Proficient
Miscellaneous Electronic Products/Programs
Interview Strategies
Lora Wimsatt
Daviess County Public Schools
Distinguished
Feature Releases
Very Special Guest
Intellectual Property Pitch
Electronic Newsletters
Grapevine #
Proficient
Calendars
DCPS – 2013-2014
Brochures
Summer Enrichment Camp
Feature Photography
The Perfect Fit
Miscellaneous Public Awareness Programs
Great Expectations
Honorable Mention
External Publications
Facts About Daviess County Public Schools
DCPS CDIP
Feature Photography
On Target
Linda Salyer
Debbie Crowe
Garret Ross
Daviess County Public Schools
Distinguished
Videos – Program Length
Fancy Nancy Book Club #
Linda Salyer
Heidi Givens
Dana Ray Trout
Daviess County Public Schools
Proficient
Videos – In-school / Training
American Sign Language Training Video
Linda Salyer
Daviess County Public Schools
Distinguished
Videos – Program Length
Every Moment Counts
Videos – In-school /Training
Gateway Academy
Proficient
Videos – PSAs / Short Subjects
We are DCPS
Preschool and Kindergarten Registration
TELL Survey Committee
Fayette County Education Association
Communications Department
Fayette County Public Schools
Proficient
Community Engagement Programs
TELL Survey
More Than a Score Planning Team
Pete Koutoulas
Fayette County Public Schools
Distinguished
Websites
More Than a Score
More Than a Score Planning Team
Fayette County Public Schools
Distinguished
Brochures
More Than a Score
Power of One Planning Team
Communications Department
Jeff McVey
Thad Kesten
Lisa Deffendall
Fayette County Public Schools
Distinguished
Videos – PSAs / Short Subject
In Just One Year
Power of One Planning Team
Communications Department
Dave Stawicki
Lisa Deffendall
Fayette County Public Schools
Proficient
Videos – PSAs / Short Subjects
Power of One
More Than a Score Planning Team
Communications Department
Fayette County Public Schools
Honorable Mention
Miscellaneous Public Awareness Programs
More Than a Score
Caryn Lewis
Deanna Lasley
Grayson County Public Schools
Honorable Mention
Tabloid Publications
Back to School 2012
Grayson County Schools
Distinguished
Website
District Website
Proficient
Special Events – Series of Events
College & Career: It’s Elementary
Barry Anderson
Caryn Lewis
Grayson County Schools
Proficient
Commentary Writing
Commentary: School Board
Inside Out: Reflection/Partners #
Caryn Lewis
Grayson County Public Schools
Proficient
Feature Releases
Progress 2012
Unbridled Future for Next Generation Learners
Photo Essays
GCHS College/Career Showcase
Honorable Mention
Miscellaneous Printed Materials
Portraits: The Vision Takes a Village
Photo Essays
Love to Read Week
Henderson County Schools
Proficient
External Publications
Unbridled Learning:
College/Career Ready for All – K-PREP
Feature Releases
Education Program Trip to Washington, D.C.
An Experience of a Lifetime
Videos – In-school / Training
Keeping it Safe in Henderson County
Home Visit Blitz 2013
Community Engagement Programs
There’s No Place Like
Home Visit Blitz in Henderson
Thomas Pack
Debe Hennessey
Jonathan Roberts
Jefferson County Public Schools
Distinguished
External Publications
Parent Connection #
Thomas Pack
Jefferson County Public Schools
Distinguished
Electronic Newsletters
Parent Connection eNews
Sarah Haley
Jefferson County Public Schools
Distinguished
Websites
Ballard High School Website #
Newburg Middle School Website
Ben Jackey
Doug Smith
Heidi Thiel
Jefferson County Public Schools
Distinguished
Videos – In-school / Training
Raise the Bar #
Videos – Program Length
Our Kids
June 2013
Videos – PSAs / Short Subjects
Creating an Investigative Reader
Justin Willis
Jefferson County Public Schools
Distinguished
Websites
Monday Memo Website
Proficient
Feature Articles
Music in the Making
Jonathan Roberts
Jefferson County Public Schools
Distinguished
Feature Photography
Emerging Luminaries #
We Did It!
Photo Essays
Moving Percussionists #
Teresa Wilkins
Kim Banta
Kenton County Public Schools
Proficient
Electronic Newsletters
Excellence in Action
Dr. Terri Cox-Cruey
Teresa Wilkins
Kenton County Public Schools
Proficient
External Publications
Kenton County Academies of Innovation and Technology
Dr. Terri Cox-Cruey
Teresa Wilkins
Tracy Mann
Paula Rust
Kenton County Public Schools
Proficient
Special Events – Single Event
Kenton County School Based
Health Center Grand Opening
Dr. Terri Cox-Cruey
Cris Kendall
Kenton County Public Schools
Distinguished
Videos – PSAs / Short Subjects
New Face of Manufacturing #
Teresa Wilkins
Tracy Mann
Missy Hicks
Kenton County Public Schools
Proficient
News Releases
Kenton County Reading Program
Changes Student Lives #
Becky B. Holt
Mercer County Public Schools
Proficient
Miscellaneous Public Awareness Programs
Billboard “Successes” Series #
Calendars
2012-13 District Calendar
Brochures
District Brochure
Academic Achievement Promotions
Titan Proud Student Awards Program
Donna McGuire
Dr. Joshua Powell
Montgomery County Public Schools
Honorable Mention
Miscellaneous Printed Materials
Focus Magazine Advertisement
Kristi Carter
Donna McGuire
Montgomery County Public Schools
Proficient
Electronic Newsletters
District Facebook Page
E-LINK Newsletter
Community Engagement Programs
100 Best Community Celebration #
Academic Achievement Promotions
Academic Pep Rally
Kristi Carter
Montgomery County Public Schools
Distinguished
Academic Achievement Promotions
Achievement Celebration
Bruce England
Nelson County Public Schools
Proficient
Website
District Website
Tom Dekle
Nelson County Public Schools
Distinguished
Calendars
District Art Contest Calendar
Brochures
Early Learning Center #
Feature Photography
The Eyes Have It #
Tech Use in the Classroom
News/Sports Photography
A Cheery Moment
Photo Essays
High Altitude Learning
Proficient
Feature Releases
NCHS Riding High on Technological Wave
High Altitude Learning
Kelly E. Middleton
Newport Independent Schools
Honorable Mention
Special Events – Single Event
Customer Service Expectations for Administrative Professionals
Molly Wesley-Chevalier, Beth Lange
Paul Baker, Donna Watts
Danny Burridge, Maureen Cruse
Newport Independent Schools
Proficient
Calendars
District Calendar
Christi Tyndall
Reggie Taylor
Newport Independent Schools
Honorable Mention
Miscellaneous Electronic Products/Programs
LiveBinder
Tracy Harris
Director of Communications
Oldham County Public Schools
Distinguished
Feature Releases
Hitting the Right Note:
Parker wins ExCel Award #
Electronic Newsletters
Monday Memo
Proficient
Internal Publications
Comprehensive Communication Plan 2013-14
Tracy Harris, Director of Communications
Kara Hubbard, District Webmaster
Michael Williams, Director of Pupil Personnel
Oldham County Public Schools
Distinguished
Websites
Redistricting Website
Proficient
Community Engagement Programs
Oldham County Schools Redistricting
Community Engagement Program #
OPS Fine Arts Department
Owensboro Public Schools
Distinguished
Special Events – Series of Events
OPS Fine Arts Festival
Tom Stites
OPS Fine Arts Department
Owensboro Public Schools
Honorable Mention
One-Time Publications
OPS Fine Arts Festival Program
Miscellaneous Printed Materials
OPS Fine Arts Festival 2013 Poster
Michael Hart
Owensboro Public Schools
Distinguished
Websites
Owensboro Public Schools Website
Dave Kirk
Owensboro Public Schools
Proficient
Videos – Program Length
Red Devil Round-up
Videos – In-school / Training
Laptop Care
Videos – PSAs / Short Subjects
Road to the SETC
OHS Cheerleaders
Honorable Mention
Videos – Program Length
OPS Fine Arts Festival Dance Night
Janet Suwanski
Owensboro Public Schools
Proficient
Electronic Newsletters
STEP IN to Owensboro Public Schools
Julie Ellis
Owensboro Public Schools
Distinguished
News Releases
OPS Tex Alerts Available #
Online Annual Report
OPS Electronic District Report Card #
Proficient
Feature Releases
OPS Celebrates Life
Feature Photography
Preparing Students for a Digital Future
Honorable Mention
Feature Photography
Celebrating Life
Dita Neely
Sutton Elementary School
Owensboro Public Schools
Distinguished
Feature Photography
Learning About Reptiles #
Sherry Worth
Owensboro High School
Owensboro Public Schools
Distinguished
News/Sports Photography
Early Morning on the Golf Course #
Stacey Overlin
Nathan Brown
Paducah Public Schools
Distinguished
Internal Publications
Paducah Tilghman High School
Curriculum Guide #
Wayne Walden
Paducah Public Schools
Proficient
Feature Releases
More Than a Building
Feature Articles
Tilghman Athletes Connect Court, Field #
External Publications
Paducah Public Schools
Blue Line Spring 2013
Videos – PSAs / Short Subjects
The New Blue
R. Anthony Strong, Superintendent
Pendleton County Public Schools
Honorable Mention
Miscellaneous Electronic Products/Programs
Friday Facts
Appreciation Celebration Committee
Pendleton County Public Schools
Proficient
Special Events – Single Event
Appreciation Celebration
Catherine Rogers
RCSHS Drama Department
Rowan County Public Schools
Proficient
Miscellaneous Printed Materials
Into the Woods #
Catherine Rogers
Rowan County Public Schools
Proficient
Feature Photography
Body English
Honorable Mention
Feature Article
The Littlest Pep Band Member
Suszanne Jones
Rowan County Public Schools
Distinguished
Photo Essays
Words Hurt
Dayle Kirby
Don Sergent
Warren County Public Schools
Distinguished
Websites
WCPS Website
Don Sergent, Kathy Goff, Bart Darrell
Toni Langerin, Marilann Melton, Debbie Richey
Pat Stewart, Mike Wilson, Robert Forsythe
Warren County Public Schools
Proficient
Special Events – Single Event
Hall of Distinguished Alumni Induction
Don Sergent
Warren County Public Schools
Distinguished
Brochures
Jody Richards Elementary
News Releases
Distinguished Alumni
Proficient
Internal Publications
Vision Newsletter
One-time Publications
Hall of Distinguished Alumni Program
News/Sports Photography
Greenwood Softball Wins State Championship
Ransom Bennett
Don Sergent
Warren County Public Schools
Proficient
Videos – Program Length
Hall of Distinguished Alumni Inductees
Honorable Mention
Videos – PSAs / Short Subjects
WCHS College Academy
Debbie Frazier
PR Contacts
Whitley County Public Schools
Proficient
Tabloid Publications
Whitley County District Ed News #
Regina Paul, Director of Public Relations
Whitley County Public Schools
Proficient
News Releases
Cooper to Fill Vacancy on Whitley County School Board
Honorable Mention
Electronic Newsletters
Friday Focus
Travis Adkins
Whitley County Public Schools
Distinguished
Website
What’s Happening at WCWC
Honorable Mention
Videos – PSAs / Short Subjects
Students Stand Against Bullying