Public relations & marketing department earns awards from the Chesapeake Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association

The Hampton City Schools (HCS) public relations and marketing department earned an award of excellence (the highest recognition), an award of distinction, and two honorable mentions from the Chesapeake Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association (CHESPRA). The winners were announced during the fall CHESPRA Conference in Short Pump, VA

 

The CHESPRA Communications Contest recognizes outstanding communications produced by public school districts and private schools located in the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. Entries must have been produced during the previous school year and are judged by media and public relations professionals.

 

HCS received the following awards:

Class of 2023 Graduation Videos – award of excellence

Teach Hampton Video Series – award of distinction

HEF Fest materials and branding – honorable mention

Welcome Back to the 2022-2023 School Year – honorable mention

“The PR & marketing departments of graphics (led by Matt Houser), print shop and records (headed by Marty Wood), and HCS PEG TV department (guided by Andy Foley) collaborate seamlessly with our HCS departments, schools, and faculty,” shares Kellie Goral, executive director of public relations and marketing. “Their collective efforts result in the effective and efficient dissemination of vital information, highlighting students, staff, and programs while narrating the numerous stories of Hampton City Schools. These departments, their leaders, and their dedicated staff members form an integral part of the HCS team. They consistently strive to advance their craft and embrace innovation in their endeavors. Earning four CHESPRA awards that recognizes outstanding professionals in school communications who work in the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia underscores the exceptional content generated by these departments.”