Left to right: Melissa Burt, Monique Dugaw and Justine Vazquez accept a Best in Category award at the WSPRA awards banquet.
At the 2026 Washington School Public Relations Association (WSPRA) awards ceremony, Educational Service District 112 and partner school districts won 13 awards and six Best in Category designations.
The annual awards recognize outstanding school communications across Washington, with more than 180 entries submitted statewide this year.
From family newsletters and informational videos to bond outreach initiatives and district publications, the award-winning projects demonstrate how effective communication helps keep families informed, engaged and connected to their schools.
“We’re grateful for the opportunity to work alongside our district partners and share in their success,” said Monique Dugaw, ESD 112 executive director of communications and public engagement. “These awards reflect the collaboration and commitment that make this work for schools and students possible.”
Two projects – University Place School District’s bond and levy outreach campaign and Kelso School District’s back-to-school publication – also earned perfect scores from award judges.
ESD 112 and its district partners received the following awards. Best in Category honors recognize top entries within specified district enrollment categories.
2026 WSRPA Awards
Annual Report
Award of Excellence
- North Kitsap School District with ESD 112
Award of Merit
- ESD 112 on behalf of Sultan School District – Best in Category for under 5,000 students
Communications, Public Relations or Marketing Campaign
Award of Excellence
- ESD 112 on behalf of University Place School District “Bond/Levy Outreach” – Best in Category for 5,000 to 15,000 students; perfect score
- ESD 112 “Our Future Our Schools”
Award of Merit
- ESD 112 on behalf of Hockinson School District “FAFSA for Every Senior” – Best in Category for under 5,000 students
Print Newsletter
Award of Merit
- ESD 112 on behalf of Lake Chelan School District – Best in Category for under 5,000 students
Special Purpose Publication
Award of Excellence
- ESD 112 on behalf of Washougal School District “School Consolidation Study” – Best in Category for under 5,000 students
- Kelso School District with ESD 112 “Welcome Back to School” – Best in Category for 5,000 to 15,000 students; perfect score
- ESD 112 on behalf of Port Townsend School District “Bond mailer”
- ESD 112 on behalf of White Salmon Valley School District “Bond/levy mailer”
- Kelso School District with ESD 112 “From Kinder to Cap & Gown: The Hilander Parent Playbook”
Video – Informational
Award of Merit
- ESD 112 on behalf of La Center School District
Website
Award of Merit
- ESD 112 on behalf of Green Mountain School District
Visit the WSPRA awards page for a complete list of the 2026 WSPRA award recipients.
ESD 112 equalizes educational opportunities for learning communities through innovative partnerships, responsive leadership, and exceptional programs.