The Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) Engagement Office Team earned 12 awards in the 2024 National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) awards program, including eight Awards of Excellence. These accolades highlight the team's dedication, creativity, and passion for public education.

     Each year, NSPRA recognizes and honors those whose efforts and expertise have had a positive and lasting impact on school public relations and education. GCPS’ 12 awards stand as a confirmation of the team’s hard work and commitment. “We are not just telling our story; we are inspiring our community and shaping the future. Our commitment to this work and our community is clear, and we will continue to strive for excellence in all that we do,” says Chief Engagement Officer Melissa Laramie. The following awards were earned by GCPS:

 

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE 

Writing: Resourcefulness in the Seckinger Cluster

Photography: Can You Believe It?, Summer Growth and Learning

Video Series (Produced in-house): Blueprint in Action

Video (Produced in-house): Connected, 2024 CTAE Student of the Year, 
I Belong in Gwinnett County Public Schools, Jenna Cloninger, 2025 GCPS Teacher of the Year

 

AWARD OF MERIT 

Video Series (Produced in-house): Coffee with Calvin

Writing: Empathy in the Meadowcreek Cluster

 

HONORABLE MENTION 

Podcast: "Teaching Gwinnett" podcast—“Social Media Threats: Their Impact on Schools”

Writing: Student Voice in the Lanier Cluster