BETHLEHEM, PA, July 2024 – The Bethlehem Area School District is excited to announce the winning of three national awards from National School Public Relations Association’s (NSPRA) Publications and Digital Media Excellence Awards.

The NSPRA Awards recognize outstanding education publications, e-newsletters, digital media programs, radio/TV/video programs, social media, infographics, blogs and websites. NSPRA uses experienced, award-winning professionals to evaluate entries.

This year, the NSPRA Awards received more than 1,880 submissions.

Bethlehem Area School District won an Award of Merit for its “BASD E-NEWS” newsletter that is sent regularly to the community, district, and others who have signed up. The newsletter highlights recent and upcoming events, showcases district videos or important social media posts, includes alumni highlights, and includes important information or district news.

The Bethlehem Area School District also earned two Honorable Mentions for their Hispanic Heritage Month video series and the announcement video for new Bethlehem Area School District Superintendent, Dr. Jack Silva.

2024 NSPRA Award of Merit-Newsletter:

• • Example: https://new.express.adobe.com/webpage/EawZOKlSytLYU
  • Verified Badge: https://bcert.me/bc/html/show-badge.html?b=sbmokdki

2024 NSPRA Honorable Mention-Video-Series / Hispanic Heritage Month:

• • https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMSuT2nzkJRiK01qQhspnDDvFX3crKmBE
  • Verified Badge: https://bcert.me/bc/html/show-badge.html?b=qyeighrs

2024 NSPRA Honorable Mention-Video-Single / New Superintendent Announcement:

• • https://youtu.be/nAu1ackFS4s
  • Verified Badge: https://bcert.me/bc/html/show-badge.html?b=vadoyghc

“I am proud of our Communication Team for their exceptional efforts in spotlighting the achievements of our BASD Community,” stated Dr. Jack P. Silva, Superintendent of Schools.

A full list of winners can be found at this link: https://www.nspra.org/Awards/Award- Winners/Publications-and-Digital-Media-Excellence-Winners

In addition, Barbara Clymer, Communication Coordinator for the Bethlehem Area School District, was also nominated as the 2024 Communicator of the Year, representing Pennsylvania at this year’s National Conference.

Earlier in the year, the Bethlehem Area School District won two awards in the 2024 Pennsylvania School Public Relations Association (PenSPRA) “Excellence in Education Communication” contest, held in March at Penn State University in State College, PA. The Bethlehem Area School District also won three awards in the 2023 NSPRA Awards.

About the Bethlehem Area School District

The Bethlehem Area School District is the 6th largest school district in Pennsylvania serving nearly 14,000 culturally and economically diverse students in 22 community-based schools. The district serves five municipalities: City of Bethlehem, Bethlehem Township, Hanover Township, Freemansburg, and Fountain Hill. The district enjoys numerous community partnerships with universities, businesses, and arts providers that extend the schools’ rich curricular and co-curricular offerings.

Information provided to TVL by:
Barbara Clymer
Communications Coordinator
Bethlehem Area School District
1516 Sycamore Street
Bethlehem, PA 18017
 

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