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EMS ISD Communications department earns state awards
Posted 2/27/18
The EMS ISD Communications and Marketing department was honored with six state awards during the annual conference of the Texas School Public Relations Association. The team earned two gold awards, two silver awards, three bronze awards and a best of category medal — the top award given for each category — for the following communications initiatives:
- Gold Star and Best of Category in Writing — Script for Superintendent video about the "Provisional A-F Ratings System"
- Gold Star in Programs — 2017 Employee Awards Banquet Program
- Silver Star in Promotional/Marketing Video — "Texas Public Schools Week 2017"
- Silver Star in Feature Video — "The Power of Texas Public Schools: Straight Talk with KJ"
- Bronze Star in Flyers — 2017 Legislative Priorities
The members of the EMS ISD communications team are: Megan Overman, director; Amanda Moore, communications coordinator for systems and compliance; Chelse Westbrook, communications coordinator for engagement and marketing; Jorge Garza, Jr., communications coordinator for multimedia and creative arts; and Shelia Irwin, communications assistant.
"We are proud to tell the story of EMS ISD and honored to be recognized at the state level for that work," Overman said. "This is a talented team of dedicated communications professionals who are committed to sharing the news and information that our parents, staff, students, and residents want to know about their community school district. We strive everyday to represent the culture of excellence that exists in EMS ISD and we are excited to bring state recognition to the district."
EMS ISD competed among professionals from other districts with enrollments of 10,000 to 30,000 students to earn its awards. The EMS ISD communications team has been recognized annually at both the state and national level for outstanding education communications and projects.