The North Carolina School Public Relations Association (NCSPRA) has honored Jackson County Public Schools for excellence in communications. JCPS earned a total of three Blue Ribbon Awards for outstanding and effective communication. NCSPRA presented the awards during a special ceremony held in High Point, NC on February 9, 2024.JCPS received one gold level award – Photography-JCPS Special Olympics, one silver level award Special Events & Programs-Back to School Bash, and one bronze level award- Special Events & Programs- Excellence in Education Awards Evening.
Each entry was created by Public Information Officer, Shaneka Allen, who is responsible for district communications. Ms. Allen joined the JCPS team on February 1, 2023 and has made a positive impact on the district social media pages, family communications and media relations. Her keen eye for photography and thorough manner of deliberate communication to engage the community was recognized
with these awards.
Valerie Newton, NCSPRA President and Director of Communication and Family Engagement for
Sampson County Schools, said the work of the award winners exemplifies the high standards of the North
Carolina School Public Relations Association and the outstanding work of its members. “We are
extremely proud of the work being done by NCSPRA members across the state, and the Blue Ribbon
Award winners have demonstrated excellence in all facets of communication. Their expertise and
professionalism in the field of communications highlight the superior work being done by North Carolina
public schools, and their accomplishments deserve recognition. I congratulate all of our winners for the
outstanding work they do to support students and teachers and promote public education.”
NCSPRA recognizes outstanding communications through its Blue Ribbon Awards program each year.
JCPS was one of 35 school districts statewide to receive a Blue Ribbon Award. This year’s submission
categories included: Marketing, Digital Media Engagement, Electronic Media, Excellence in Writing,
Publications, Image/Graphic Design, Photography, and Special Projects and Events. The Georgia School
Public Relations Association judged NCSPRA’s 2023 Blue Ribbon entries.
NCSPRA is a statewide professional organization serving more than 175 members. Its mission is
to build support for public education through well-planned and responsible public relations. For
more information, please visit the NCSPRA Facebook page or www.ncspra.org.
