Pictured left to right: Lori Oberheide, Assistant Superintendent of Communications & Public Engagement at ESD 112, Jessica De Barros, Director of Communications and Government Relations at PSESD, Monique Dugaw, Director of Communications & Public Engagement at ESD 112
The ESD 112 communications team was awarded nearly two dozen state public relations, marketing, graphic design and website awards, including four “Best in Category” winners at the Washington School Public Relations Association’s (WSPRA) awards program.
ESD 112 received more awards than any other single award winner this year. More than 180 award recipients received state recognition for creative and effective work in district and education communications. The awards program is broken into two divisions: districts with more than 10,000 students and districts with fewer than 10,000 students.
“I am so proud of our entire Communications Team. They are among the best in the business, as evidenced by this statewide recognition.”
– Tim Merlino, ESD 112 Superintendent
ESD 112 provides communication services for many small school districts that would not otherwise have the resources for a communications program. Among the 18 awards ESD 112 received, 14 were projects for schools districts with fewer than 10,000 students.
“One of our primary goals at ESD 112 is to equalize education opportunities,” Merlino said. “Our communications team and their award-winning work for small districts clearly demonstrates this commitment.”
Awards Received
Best in Category – Perfect Score
New School Funding Model Campaign – Communications Plan, PR, Marketing Campaign (enrollment MORE than 10,000)
This campaign was awarded in collaboration with PSESD
Best in Category
- Camas High School Brand Refresh – Branding/Image Package (enrollment LESS than 10,000)
- Hockinson Levy Communications – Finance (enrollment LESS than 10,000)
- Kelso School District Hilander Highlights Newsletter – Print Newsletter (enrollment LESS than 10,000)
Award of Excellence
- Cascadia Tech Academy – Annual Report (enrollment LESS than 10,000)
- Longview Public Schools – Annual Report (enrollment LESS than 10,000)
- Camas School District Lacamas Lake Elementary Signs – Special Purpose (enrollment LESS than 10,000)
- Battle Ground Professional Development Catalog – Special Purpose (enrollment MORE than 10,000)
Award of Merit
- Hockinson School District – Annual Report (enrollment LESS than 10,000)
- Washougal School District Hathaway Elementary – We are Hathaway Poster Series – Special Purpose (enrollment LESS than 10,000)
- Educational Service District 112 – Website (enrollment MORE than 10,000)
- Battle Ground Public Schools – Annual Report (enrollment MORE than 10,000)
Honorable Mention
- Chehalis School District James W. Lintott Elementary School Graphics – Branding/Image Package (enrollment LESS than 10,000)
- Ellensburg School District “It’s Elementary” Bond Campaign – Communications Plan, PR, Marketing Campaign (enrollment LESS than 10,000)
- Washougal School District Strike Social Media Communications – Social Media (enrollment LESS than 10,000)
- Our High School is Beyond Repair: Ferndale School District – Video (enrollment LESS than 10,000)
- In Their Own Words: Discovery High School – Video (enrollment LESS than 10,000)
- Hockinson School District – Garden brings science, community to life – Writing (enrollment LESS than 10,000)
Congratulations to the ESD 112 Communications Team: Lori Oberheide, Monique Dugaw, Heidi Barnes, Rose Yandell, Sarah Coomber, Michele Larsen, Jodi Thomas, Melissa Burt, Jenna Buescher-Hill and Laura Martin.
View a full list of 2019 Award Winners.
ESD 112 equalizes educational opportunities for learning communities through innovative partnerships, responsive leadership, and exceptional programs.