Spring Branch ISD’s Communications team has once again demonstrated excellence in strategic storytelling and impactful communication, earning top honors at the 2025 Texas School Public Relations Association (TSPRA) Awards.
The team received merit recognition in both the Platinum and Crystal categories:
- Platinum Award Finalist – SBISD Comprehensive Strategic Year-Round Communication Program
- This campaign also earned top honors earlier this year at NSPRA.
- Crystal Award Finalist – RISE Early College Marketing Campaign
In the Under 40,000 category, the SBISD Communications team brought home an impressive 14 awards across multiple categories, showcasing their exceptional talent and dedication:
Gold Awards:
- Education Good News – Inspiring New Beginnings: A Journey of Passion and Purpose (recruitment series)
- Digital Newsletter – Inspire
- Marketing Video – Campus Enrollment Video (series)
- Marketing Video – Celebrating Spring Branch ISD Lunch Heroes
- Web – Northbrook High School Website Redesign
- Web – SBISD Website Home Refresh
- Video – Pine Shadows & My Eye Doctor
- Video – Spreading Love and Hope
- Video – We Are Better Together
Silver Awards:
- Print Catalog – RISE Course Catalog
- News Feature – Hope and Healing on Wheels
- News Feature – Transformative Moments: A Year of Growth for a First-Year Teacher (Recruitment series)
- Social Media – Annual Social Media Campaign
- Writing – Pen Pal Turns Real Pal
Linda Buchman, Associate Superintendent for Communication and Community Engagement, expressed her pride in the team’s continued excellence. “I am incredibly proud of the work our Communications team delivers. Their dedication to producing high-quality, impactful content consistently sets the standard and earns well-deserved recognition at both the state and national levels. Their commitment to telling the stories of our students, staff, and community is unmatched.”
For a complete list of recognitions, view the TSPRA Star Award Booklet.
Congratulations to the SBISD Communications team for their achievements and continued dedication to excellence in education communication!
- Paul Bryant, Print Manager & Video
- Chris Elliott, Marketing Coordinator
- Grace Gabriel, Social Media & Photography
- Paris Keal, Graphic Design
- Kristen Cain, Web & Digital Applications
- Melissa Wiland, Director
- Carolina Vanegas Martinez (Assessment & Compliance Team/Translations)
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