Awards
Key Communicator Award - Announced in August and presented annually at the TASA/TASB Joint Convention; the award is presented to a person who has contributed significantly to the field of public school communications and need not be a member of TSPRA. The recipient may be a legislator, superintendent, or professional in another field who has improved school communications; or a member of TSPRA who has contributed outstanding service to the profession of public school communications.
Professional Awards - Announced in February at TSPRA's annual conference. Professional Achievement, Most Valuable Member, Rookie of the Year and the Bright Idea Award are given to TSPRA members. The Media Award is given to a print or broadcast media professional.
2010 Chapter Award recipients for Professional Achievement, Most Valuable Member, Rookie of the Year, Bright Idea and Media were announced at TSPRA's annual conference held in Austin, Texas last February.
Star Awards - Presented at the annual Star Awards Celebration, held in February during TSPRA's annual conference. These awards provide recognition for the excellent communications work and projects of our members.
Silver Star - for an entry that achieves its purpose with noticeable creativity, craft and skill
Gold Star - for an entry that not only achieves its purpose with noticeable creativity, craft and skill, but, in the opinion of the judges, does so in an exceptional way
Best of Category - for an entry that stands out from all the others for its exceptional creativity and quality
Crystal Award - for a multifaceted promotional program or campaign employing a variety of media, occurring over a period of time and encompassing well-defined goals, strategies or activities; one award per category
Platinum Award - TSPRA's highest award for excellence in a total PR program; one award is given
Other Awards - The President and Executive Committee may give special awards at any time.
