Downers Grove Grade School District 58 earned 12 awards combined in state and national communications contests. The District earned three awards from the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) and eight awards from the Illinois Chapter/National School Public Relations Association (INSPRA). These awards recognize District 58’s communications program as among the top in the state and nation and its efforts to enhance communications with parents, staff and community.
“We’ve made a concerted effort to listen to parents, constituents and staff and fine tune the quality, timing, length and purpose of our communications to meet their needs,” said Superintendent Dr. Kevin Russell. “The awards reflect the tremendous work of not only our Communications Coordinator Megan Hewitt but our entire administrative team,” he said.
The national awards were announced in July and include an award of merit and two honorable mentions. The state awards were presented by INSPRA during its annual Communications Contest award ceremony held virtually on Friday, Sept. 11. They include four awards of excellence and four awards of merit. The following are details about the award:
NSPRA Award of Merit:
- E-Newsletter - External Audience category: Communicate 58 Newsletter, Megan Hewitt
NSPRA Honorable Mentions:
- Annual Report category: Downers Grove Grade School District 58 Annual Report 2019, Megan Hewitt
- Handbook category: Schools of 58: A Handbook for Families, Megan Hewitt
INSPRA Awards of Excellence:
- Calendar/Handbooks category: Schools of 58: A Handbook for Families, Megan Hewitt
- Newsletter (Electronic) category: 58 Connects Staff Newsletter, Megan Hewitt and the District 58 Central Administrative Team
- Newsletter (Electronic) category: Communicate 58 Newsletter, Megan Hewitt
- Special Purpose category: Emergency Preparedness, Megan Hewitt
INSPRA Awards of Merit:
- Annual Report category: Downers Grove Grade School District 58 Annual Report 2019, Megan Hewitt
- Social Media Campaign category: Behind the Scenes of Remote Learning, Justin Sisul, Dr. Kevin Russell, Megan Hewitt and Featured District 58 Teachers
- Video (in house) category: Assistant Principal Appreciation Week Video, Rozana Qirjaqi
- Video (in house) category: Supporting Newcomers (ELs) Professional Development Video, Rozana Qirjaqi