At the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) Seminar in Washington, DC, this summer, OHSPRA was proud to receive a 2025 Mark of Distinction award in three out of four categories. OHSPRA President, Patrick Gallaway, President-Elect Cristina Capretta, Secretary, Betsy Fuller, and Chapter Manager Mary Beddell accepted the award on behalf of the chapter. 

In addition to being honored as an Exemplary Chapter, OHSPRA members were honored with three Golden Achievement Awards and 59 Excellence Awards in NSPRA's annual Publications & Digital Media Awards. Congratulations to the following OHSPRA members:

Golden Achievement Awards

• Lauren Boettcher, Assistant Director of School/Community Relations, Lakota Local Schools
• Kristen Miller, Assistant Director of Communication, Shaker Heights Schools
• Dr. Katie Peters, Director of Communications, Washington Local Schools

Publications & Digital Media Awards

• Brooke Austin, District Information, Web Communication, Graphics/Branding, Sandusky City Schools
• Mary Beddell, Public Relations Director, Plain Local Schools
  
• Rachel Cory, Communications Coordinator - Academics, Columbus City Schools
• Adrianna Davies, Digital Media & Marketing Coordinator, Public Information Office, Dayton Public Schools
• Nick DeSanctis, Coordinator of Marketing and Communications, Warren County Career Center
• Lou DeVincentis, Director of Communications, Orange City School District
• Cassie Dietrich, Public Information Officer, Dublin City Schools
  
• Tawnya Ewert, Community Outreach Specialist, Dublin City Schools
  
• David Fong, Director of Communications, Troy City Schools
  
• Julie Hullett, Communications Specialist, Shaker Heights Schools
• Leah Hunt, Executive Writer, Columbus City Schools
  
• Zach Kelley, Regional Communications Specialist, Columbus City Schools
  
• Alexandra Kincaid, Director of Public Information Office, Dayton Public Schools
• Kristen Miller, Assistant Director of Communications, Shaker Heights Schools
• Katie Peters, Director of Communications, Washington Local Schools
• Ryan Poole, Video Content Coordinator, Public Information Office, Dayton Public Schools
  
• Kerstyn Pou, Marketing and Communications Specialist, Sandusky City Schools
• Dan Rajkovich, Communications & Marketing Coordinator, Fairview Park City School District
  
• Daniel Rambler, Chief Executive Officer and Superintendent, Sandusky City Schools
  
• Natasha Smith, Regional Communications Specialist, Columbus City Schools
  
• Scott Stephens, Executive Director of Communications & Engagement, Shaker Heights Schools
• Alexander Stewart, Video Content Coordinator, Public Information Office, Dayton Public Schools
  
• Marissa Valentine, Communications Coordinator, Warrensville Heights City School District
• Staci Vincent, Communications Assistant, Orange City School District
• Alissa Wade, Print Media Communications Specialist, Columbus City Schools
• Tia Wahl, Digital Communications Coordinator, Columbus City Schools
  
• Kelsey Webb, PR & Marketing Coordinator, Ohio Hi-Point Career Center