Award Winners

Excellence

Ingham ISD
Ingham ISD Community Report & Profiles of Service
Submitted by:
Sara Parkinson, APR, Communications Coordinator
Micki O'Neil, Chief Communications Officer

Kalamazoo RESA
Kalamazoo RESA Annual Report
Submitted by:
Sandy Barry-Loken, Executive Director Communications & Community Engagement
Nathalie Alwane - Web Master & Accessibility Coordinator
Jake Fredericks - Communications Manager
Destry Kiser - Digital Media Specialist
Lesley Michelle - Communications Specialist
Stephanie Renny - Communications Specialist

Merit

Saginaw ISD
Saginaw ISD: Annual Service Report
Submitted by:
Coty Kuschinsky, Chief of Staff

Merit

Berkley School District
Berkley Schools 2024-25 Calendar: Collaboration
Submitted by:
Jessica Stilger, APR, Director of Communications

Kelloggsville Public Schools
KV 2025-2026 School Calendar
Submitted by:
Cassie Groters, Communications Coordinator

Excellence

Berkley School District
Calendar Highlights
Submitted by:
Jessica Stilger, APR, Director of Communications

Washtenaw ISD
Humans of WISD
Submitted by:
Ashley Kryscynski, Director of Communications & Public Relations
Andrew Munson, APR, Communications Specialist

Merit

Royal Oak Schools
Insight Into Learning: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Submitted by:
Amy Murphy, Communications Specialist
Jaret Grisamer, Multimedia Specialist

Excellence

Kalamazoo Public Schools    
Overview of Kalamazoo Public Schools
Submitted by:
Susan Coney, Chief of Marketing and Communications

Merit

Cedar Springs Public Schools
One Language, Every Response: SRP Digital Safety Infographic
Submitted by:
Amy McCarthy, Assistant Director of Communications and Logistics

Farmington Public Schools
Farmington Public Schools' Cobalt Survey results
Submitted by:
Julie Langdon, Communications Specialist

Troy School District
Leonard Elementary Goals
Submitted by:
Melissa Verduyn, Graphic Design & Web Application Specialist

Excellence

Forest Hills Public Schools
FHPS Operating Millage Renewal Campaign
Submitted by:
Elizabeth Brink, Director of Communications

Forest Hills Public Schools
FHPS Operating Millage Renewal - Newsletter specific for the election
Submitted by:
Elizabeth Brink, Director of Communications

Fraser Public Schools
Elementary Open House
Submitted by:
Kristin Sommer, Director of Community Relations

Troy School District
Athens High School Profile
Submitted by:
Melissa Verduyn, Graphic Design & Web Application Specialist

Merit

Caledonia Community Schools
Destination Caledonia: Where People Make the Difference
Submitted by:
Kelly Clark, Communications & Public Relations Coordinator
Dirk Weeldreyer, Superintendent
Michele Zoet, Executive Secretary to the Superintendent

Farmington Public Schools
Farmington Public Schools 2025 Summer School flyers
Submitted by:
Julie Langdon, Communications Specialist

Farmington Public Schools
Farmington Public Schools' Schools of Choice Campaign
Submitted by:
Julie Langdon, Communications Specialist
Diane Bauman, APR, Director of School and Community Relations

Washtenaw ISD
Washtenaw CTE Branding Guide
Submitted by:
Ashley Kryscynski, Director of Communications & Public Relations
Andrew Munson, APR, Communications Specialist

Excellence

Airport Community Schools
Jet Gazette
Submitted by:
Caitlin Boron, Communications/Educational Technology Coordinator

Caledonia Community Schools
The Cal Communicator: Sharing Our Story
Submitted by:
Kelly Clark, Communications & Public Relations Coordinator
Dirk Weeldreyer, Superintendent
Michele Zoet, Executive Secretary to the Superintendent

Clinton County RESA
Fourth Friday Excellence
Submitted by:
Renee Thelen, Director of Special Education & Communications
Sara Parkinson, Communications Coordinator, Ingham ISD (Contracted with CCRESA)

Farmington Public Schools
Farmington Public Schools' UpDate quarterly newsletter
Submitted by:
Julie Langdon, Communications Specialist
Diane Bauman, APR, Director of School and Community Relations

Merit

Hamilton Community Schools
Hamilton Community Schools Transcript Newsletters
Submitted by:
Zach Harig, District Communications & Marketing Coordinator

Huron Valley Schools
Huron Valley Schools Education Matters E-Newsletter
Submitted by:
Barbara Roethler, Director of Communications and Community Relations
Kimberly Willis, Communications Coordinator

Kent ISD
We Lead Learning Newsletter
Submitted by:
Edith Reyes Justo, Communications Administrative Assistant
Bob Brenzing, Communications & Marketing Assistant
Joy Walczak, Communications Specialist
Katie McClintic, Director of Communications
Max Wicklund, Communications Coordinator

Portage Public Schools
District Extra Community Newsletter
Submitted by:
Kalya Miller, Communications Coordinator

Submitted by: 
Amy Murphy, Communications Specialist

Royal Oak Schools
The District Scoop
Submitted by: 
Amy Murphy, Communications Specialist

Excellence

Caledonia Community Schools
Branded Purple and Gold
Submitted by:
Kelly Clark, Communications & Public Relations Coordinator

Walled Lake Consolidated School District
Keith Fun Run
Submitted by:
Dan Durkin, Director of Community Relations
Jason Lewis, Communications Specialist
Pamela Cole, Marketing Specialist

Merit

Kelloggsville Public Schools
Kelloggsville Rockets Got Talent
Submitted by:
Cassie Groters, Communications Coordinator

Portage Public Schools
A Blast at Water Day
Submitted by:
Kayla Miller, Communications Coordinator

Portage Public Schools
Pride of Black History Month
Submitted by:
Kayla Miller, Communications Coordinator

Portage Public Schools
The Army of Lord Voldemort
Submitted by:
Kayla Miller, Communications Coordinator

Saginaw ISD
Saginaw ISD: Preschool Explorer Photo
Submitted by:
Coty Kuschinsky, Chief of Staff

Saginaw Township Community Schools
Brave Beginnings
Submitted by:
Lori Puckett, Communications Specialist

Saginaw Township Community Schools
Hawk Pride
Submitted by:
Lori Puckett, Communications Specialist

Troy School District
Athens Champion Powerlifting Team Featured on Channel 7
Submitted by:
Alison Hendry, Communications Specialist

Walled Lake Consolidated School District
First Day
Submitted by:
Dan Durkin, Director of Community Relations
Jason Lewis, Communications Specialist
Pamela Cole, Marketing Specialist

Walled Lake Consolidated School District
Unified Field Day
Submitted by:
Dan Durkin, Director of Community Relations
Jason Lewis, Communications Specialist
Pamela Cole, Marketing Specialist

Washtenaw ISD
Washtenaw CTE - Engineering & Manufacturing Program
Submitted by:
Ashley Kryscynski, Director of Communications & Public Relations
Andrew Munson, APR, Communications Specialist

Washtenaw ISD
Washtenaw CTE - Student Building Industry Program
Submitted by:
Ashley Kryscynski, Director of Communications & Public Relations
Andrew Munson, APR, Communications Specialist

Washtenaw ISD
Washtenaw CTE - Welding Program
Submitted by:
Ashley Kryscynski, Director of Communications & Public Relations
Andrew Munson, APR, Communications Specialist

Excellence

Copper Country ISD
The Copper Cast
Submitted by:
David Sim, Public Communications Specialist

Merit

Troy School District
Smith Construction Update June 2025
Submitted by:
Thomas Butcher, Creative Content Producer

Excellence

Caledonia Community Schools
CCS May 6 Millage Renewal: Keeping Our Community Informed and Engaged
Submitted by:
Kelly Clark, Communications & Public Relations Coordinator
Dirk Weeldreyer, Superintendent
Michele Zoet, Executive Assistant Superintendent's Office

Walled Lake Consolidated School District
Summer Scavenger Hunt
Submitted by:
Dan Durkin, Director of Community Relations
Jason Lewis, Communications Specialist
Pamela Cole, Marketing Specialist

Merit

Copper Country ISD
What does an ISD do, Anyway?
Submitted by:
David Sim, Community Engagement Specialist

Oakland Schools
CTE Month Social Media Campaign
Submitted by:
Mark Edwards, Communications Specialist
Sheri Collins, Director of Communication Services
Brian Beck, Media Production Specialist
Nicholas Booms, Marketing Specialist
Wen Zeng, Website Specialist
Kristi Harrington, Project/Department Assistant
Asha Johnson, Communications Generalist

Ottawa Area ISD
OAISD Special Education Millage Social Media Campaign for OAISD and LEAs
Submitted by:
Amy Busse, Senior Communications Specialist
Erica Alderink, Digital Graphic Design and Specialist, Communications and Integrated Marketing

Walled Lake Consolidated School District
Millage Mondays Campaign
Submitted by:
Dan Durkin, Director of Community Relations
Jason Lewis, Communications Specialist
Pamela Cole, Marketing Specialist

Waterford School District
Stepanski Lifelong Learner
Submitted by:
Kelly Banister, Secretary, Communications Department
Sarah Davis, Director of Communications and Community Relations

Excellence

Clarkston Community Schools
CJHS Open House: Honoring the Past, Embracing the Future
Submitted by:
Kelly Allen, APR, Director of Marketing and Community Relations
Becky Shires, Communications Assistant

Clinton County RESA
Strategic Plan Materials
Submitted by:
Renee Thelen, Director of Special Education & Communications
Sara Parkinson, APR, Communications Coordinator, Ingham ISD (contracted)

Eaton RESA
Teach CTE
Submitted by:
Sara Parkinson, APR, Communications Coordinator, Ingham ISD (contracted)
Alyson Kechkaylo, Ingham ISD
Micki O'Neil, Ingham ISD

Kalamazoo Public Schools
Kalamazoo Public Schools 2025-2030 Strategic Plan
Submitted by:
Susan Coney, Chief of Marketing and Communications

Saginaw ISD
Saginaw ISD: Jerome Preschool Green STEM Curriculum Overlay
Submitted by:
Coty Kuschinsky, Chief of Staff
Dr. Erin Senkowski, Deputy Superintendent of Instructional Programs

Washtenaw ISD
Education Town Hall Advocacy Booklet
Submitted by:
Ashley Kryscynski, Director of Communications & Public Relations
Andrew Munson, APR, Communications Specialist

West Bloomfield School District
The Importance of Branding in Times of Transition
Submitted by:
Rebecca Fannon, Director of Marketing & Public Relations
Andrea Frank, Kendra Montante, Jason Naumann

Merit

Clarkston Community Schools
Young Fives & Kindergarten Welcome Packet
Submitted by:
Kelly Allen, APR, Director of Marketing and Community Relations
Becky Shires, Communications Assistant 

C.O.O.R. ISD
MAEEA Salary Survey
Submitted by:
Becky Socia, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent
Stacy Zirkle, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent and Board Recording Secretary, Wexford-Missaukee ISD

Forest Hills Public Schools
Jr. Kindergarten Information Booklet to Launch New Program
Submitted by:
Elizabeth Brink, Director of Communications

Mason Public Schools
Mason Public Schools Bulldog Bark Squad
Submitted by:
Sara Parkinson, APR, Communications Coordinator, Ingham ISD (contracted)
Alyson Kechkaylo, Ingham ISD

Saginaw ISD
Saginaw ISD & WNEM TV5: Education Matters
Submitted by:
Coty Kuschinsky, Chief of Staff

Washtenaw ISD
Washtenaw CTE Community Report
Submitted by:
Ashley Kryscynski, Director of Communications & Public Relations
Andrew Munson, APR, Communications Specialist
Dr. Ryan Rowe, Director of CTE

Zeeland Public Schools
Zeeland HS Wind Ensemble Michigan Music Conference Program
Submitted by:
Brandy Navetta, Director of Communications and Marketing

Excellence

Kentwood Public Schools
Through the Eyes of Our Students
Submitted by:
Tim Hargis, Director of Communication
AVES Films

Novi Community School District
Novi Sports Hype Videos
Submitted by:
George Sipple, Supervisor of Communications and Community Engagement
Nick LeTarte, Videographer

Walled Lake Consolidated School District
School of Choice Video Campaign
Submitted by:
Dan Durkin, Director of Community Relations
Jason Lewis, Communications Specialist
Pamela Cole, Marketing Specialist

Washtenaw ISD
The Future Moves with Us: Washtenaw CTE Student Video Series
Submitted by:
Ashley Kryscynski, Director of Communications & Public Relations
Andrew Munson, APR, Communications Specialist
Dr. Ryan Rowe, Director of CTE
Rhodes Branding

Waterford School District
Classroom 60
Submitted by:
Jane Tekiele, Multimedia Coordinator
Sarah Davis, Director of Communications

Merit

Kent ISD
CareerPrep 2030 Video Series
Submitted by:
Edith Reyes Justo, Communications Administrative Assistant
Joy Walczak, Communications Specialist
Katie McClintic, Director of Communications
Max Wicklund, Communications Coordinator
Bob Brenzing, Communications & Marketing Assistant

Kentwood Public Schools
Welcome to Our School - You Belong Here
Submitted by:
Tim Hargis, Director of Communication
Kyra Allen, Communication Coordinator

Lansing School District
International Baccalaureate
Submitted by:
Mikayla Temple, Content Creator
Ryan Gilding - Communications Manager

Oakland Schools
Video Series: Leading the Way
Submitted by:
Mark Edwards, Communications Specialist
Sheri Stuart, Director
Brian Beck, Media Production Specialist
Nicholas Booms, Marketing Specialist
Wen Zeng, Website Specialist
Kristi Harrington, Project/Department Assistant
Asha Johnson, Communications Generalist

Royal Oak Schools
Insight Into Learning Video Series
Submitted by:
Amy Murphy, Communications Specialist
Jaret Grisamer, Multimedia Specialist

Saginaw ISD
Superintendent Video Newsletter Series
Submitted by:
Coty Kuschinsky, Chief of Staff
Dr. Jeffrey Collier, Superintendent

Troy School District
TSD Alumni Profiles
Submitted by:
Thomas Butcher, Creative Content Producer

Excellence

Cedar Springs Public Schools
Cedar Trails Elementary - Adventure Starts Here
Submitted by:
Amy McCarthy, Assistant Director of Communications and Logistics

Fraser Public Schools
The Success Standard
Submitted by:
Kristin Sommer, Director of Community Relations

Hamilton Community Schools
The History of the Hamilton Hawkeye Logo
Submitted by:
Zach Harig, District Communications & Marketing Coordinator

Waterford School District
Teacher Appreciation Week
Submitted by:
Jane Tekiele, Multimedia Coordinator
Sarah Davis, Director of Communications

Merit

Eastpointe Community Schools
EHS Student-Athletes: I Inspired a Shamrock
Submitted by:
Caitlyn Kienitz, Communications & Marketing Coordinator
Paris McCarthy, Athletic and Activities Director

Forest Hills Public Schools
Jr. Kindergarten Launch Video
Submitted by:
Elizabeth Brink, Director of Communications
Isabella Hulsizer, Communications Specialist
Kim Van Antwerp, Director of Instruction

Forest Hills Public Schools
The Heart of Learning
Submitted by:
Elizabeth Brink, Director of Communications
Isabella Hulsizer, Communications Specialist
Noor Hassan, Eastern High School Senior

Hamilton Community Schools
Retiring Teacher Receives Standing Ovation after Commencement Speech
Submitted by:
Zach Harig, District Communications & Marketing Coordinator

Hamilton Community Schools
A Christmas Vacation' Snow Day Spoof
Submitted by:
Zach Harig, District Communications & Marketing Coordinator

Kentwood Public Schools
We are Kentwood Public Schools - A Destination District
Submitted by:
Tim Hargis, Director of Communication
AVES Films

Kentwood Public Schools
A Look at the KPS New Early Childhood Center
Submitted by:
Tim Hargis, Director of Communication
AVES Films

Kentwood Public Schools
KPS Back to School 2024-25
Submitted by:
Tim Hargis, Director of Communication
AVES Films

Kentwood Public Schools
East Kentwood Students Build a Home
Submitted by:
Tim Hargis, Director of Communication
Kyra Allen, Communication Coordinator

Lansing School District
Sexton Garden Club
Submitted by:
Mikayla Temple, Content Creator
Ryan Gilding, Communications Manager

Lansing School District
Pathway to the Holiday
Submitted by:
Mikayla Temple, Content Creator
Ryan Gilding, Communications Manager

Oakland Schools
Michigan Meals for All
Submitted by:
Mark Edwards, Communications Specialist
Sheri Stuart, Director
Brian Beck, Media Production Specialist
Nicholas Booms, Marketing Specialist
Wen Zeng, Website Specialist
Kristi Harrington, Project/Department Assistant
Asha Johnson, Communications Generalist

Walled Lake Consolidated School District
WLCSD Class of 2025
Submitted by:
Dan Durkin, Director of Community Relations
Jason Lewis, Communications Specialist
Pamela Cole, Marketing Specialist

Walled Lake Consolidated School District
Warriors For Warriors Pink Out
Submitted by:
Dan Durkin, Director of Community Relations
Jason Lewis, Communications Specialist
Pamela Cole, Marketing Specialist

Excellence

Clarkston Community Schools
2024 Non-Homestead Millage Renewal
Submitted by:
Kelly Allen, Director of Marketing and Community Relations

Eastpointe Community Schools
Eastpointe Community Schools Strategic Plan
Submitted by:
Caitlyn Kienitz, Communications & Marketing Coordinator

Oakland Schools
Oakland County Outstanding Teacher of the Year Website
Submitted by:
Mark Edwards, Communications Specialist
Sheri Stuart, Director
Brian Beck, Media Production Specialist
Nicholas Booms, Marketing Specialist
Wen Zeng, Website Specialist
Kristi Harrington, Project/Department Assistant
Asha Johnson, Communications Generalist

Oakland Schools
Whole Child Collaborative Website
Submitted by:
Mark Edwards, Communications Specialist
Sheri Stuart, Director
Brian Beck, Media Production Specialist
Nicholas Booms, Marketing Specialist
Wen Zeng, Website Specialist
Kristi Harrington, Project/Department Assistant
Asha Johnson, Communications Generalist

Ottawa Area ISD
OAISD Improves Website for Ease of Use
Submitted by:
Amy Busse, Senior Communications Specialist
Erica Alderink, Digital and Graphic Design Specialist
Communications & Integrated Marketing

Merit

Fraser Public Schools
Fraser Public Schools' New Website
Submitted by:
Kristin Sommer, Director of Community Relations

Saginaw ISD
Brunkow Preschool Fire Communication
Submitted by:
Coty Kuschinsky, Chief of Staff