2025 Communications Contest Category Winners
Congratulations to the 2025 Communications Contest Category Winners!
Annual Report Category Winners
Award of Excellence Winners
| School District/Organization | Name | Project |
|---|---|---|
| North Penn School District | Erika Shaedle | NPSD Building a Community Where Excellence Thrives, Learning Soars, and Everyone Belongs |
North Penn School District |
Erika Shaedle | NPSD Ed Foundation Together, We Inspire Excellence Annual Report |
| Twin Valley School District | Kimberly Ressler | Twin Valley School District Annual Report |
| Upper Perkiomen School District | Alexis Jenofsky | UPSD Annual Report |
Award of Merit Winners
| School District/Organization | Name | Project |
| Seneca Valley School District | Tiffany Hernandez | 2024 Annual Report, Reaching New Heights |
| Quaker Valley School District | Michelle Dietz, Timothy Kostilnik | 2024 Quaker Valley Annual Report |
| Fox Chapel Area School District | Bonnie Berzonski, Jill Leonard | 2024-2025 Fox Chapel Area School District State of the Schools |
| South Fayette Township School District | Jennifer Donovan | Annual Report 2024-2025 |
| BLaST IU17 | Brooke Wise, Kiara Crossen, Dr. Christina Steinbacher-Reed | BLaST Fast Facts |
| Baldwin-Whitehall School District | Carrie Butler, Randal Lutz, Janeen Peretin | Baldwin-Whitehall School District Annual Report to the Community |
| Allentown School District (PA) | Melissa Reese | Lighting the Way - Year One Progress & Achievements |
| Plum Borough School District | Carrie Butler, Rick Walsh, Jennifer Macro | Plum Borough School District Annual Report to the Community |
| Donovan Group | Liam Goldrick, Muara Bellew, Grace Griffaton | Saucon Valley School District - Annual Report 2024-2025 |
Honorable Mention Winners
| School District/Organization | Name | Project |
|
State College Area School District | Nabil Mark | 2023-2024 Annual Report |
| Montgomery County Intermediate Unit | Rebecca Coyle | PA Smart for PDE Senior Leaders |
Branding/Image Package Category Winners
Award of Excellence Winners
| School District/Organization | Name | Project |
|---|---|---|
| Reading School District | Nate Ross | RSD Business Cards |
Award of Merit Winners
| School District/Organization | Name | Project |
|---|---|---|
| Baldwin-Whitehall School District | Carrie Butler, Randal Lutz, Janeen Peretin | Scottie The Brave Introduces Five Friends |
Honorable Mention Winners
| School District/Organization | Name | Project |
|---|---|---|
|
Fox Chapel Area School District | Jill Leonard, Bonnie Berzonski | "Little Lights" |
| BLaST IU17 | Brooke Wise, Dr.Stollar, Dr. Dennis Williams, Dr. Rob Freil | PA EDGE Rebrand |
Calendar Category Winners
Award of Excellence Winners
| School District/Organization | Name | Project |
|---|---|---|
| Seneca Valley School District | Morgan Waag | 2025-2026 Activities and Information Calendar |
| North Allegheny School District | Randy Gore and Lee Herold | 2025-2026 North Allegheny School District Activities Calendar |
Award of Merit Winners
| School District/Organization | Name | Project |
|---|---|---|
| Quaker Valley School District | Michelle Dietz and Timothy Kostilnik | 2025-2026 Quaker Valley District Calendar |
| Lower Merion School District | Amy Buckman, Dan Capkind, and Anna O'Hara | Lower Merion School District 2025-2026 Printed Calendar |
| Wallingford-Swarthmore School District | Rachel Riley | WSSD 2025-2026 Calendar |
Honorable Mention Winners
| School District/Organization | Name | Project |
|---|---|---|
| South Fayette Township School District | Jennifer Donovan | 2025-2026 Activities Calendar |
| Dallastown Area School District | Theresa Lewis | 2026-27 Dallastown Area School District School Calendar |
| Baldwin-Whitehall School District | Carrie Butler, Randal Lutz, Janeen Peretin | District Calendar 2025-26 |
Excellence In Writing Category Winners
Award of Excellence Winners
| School District/Organization | Name | Project |
|---|---|---|
| Fox Chapel Area School District | Bonnie Berzonski, Jill Leonard | 'Peace Poles' Serve as Powerful Reminder |
| Allegheny Intermediate Unit | Daniel Rinkus | Brown Leads New Sto-Rox Middle School Track and Field Program |
| Allegheny Intermediate Unit | Samuel Kulp, Daveen Kurutz | Empowered Educators, Engaged learners: The AIU's vision for AI in Schools |
| State College Area School District | Nabil Mark | Into the Wild: State High Students Endure Survival Challenges |
| Fox Chapel Area School District | Bonnie Berzonski, Jill Leonard | Shelf Care Club Goes Beyond Books to Support Students |
| Allegheny Intermediate Unit | Charlie Deitch | Superintendent Jeffery Finch Prepares to Leave GCASD with a Legacy of Stability and Shared Leadership |
| Allentown School District | Carol Birks | What We Learn in the Fire: Emerging into the Light |
Award of Merit Winners
| School District/Organization | Name | Project |
|---|---|---|
State College Area School District | Matt Carroll | A Different Kind of Vision |
| Allegheny Intermediate Unit | Jeremy Tepper | Duquesne Referrals Drop |
| Allegheny Intermediate Unit | Andrew Chiappazzi | How Hands-on Opportunities Expand Students' Knowledge in Science and Beyond |
| Allegheny Intermediate Unit | William DeShong | PAeducator.net Marks 25 Years of Connecting Schools and Job Seekers |
| Fox Chapel Area School District | Bonnie Berzonski, Jill Leonard | Robust Sustainability Efforts Put Into Practice in FCASD |
| Fox Chapel Area School District | Bonnie Berzonski, Jill Leonard | School Resource Officer Surprise with Buddy Bench |
| Allegheny Intermediate Unit | Emily Wiley | Spotlight in David Campos: Discovering the Purpose in the Magic of Special Education |
| Fox Chapel Area School District | Bonnie Berzonski, Jill Leonard | Triple Triumph |
| Fox Chapel Area School District | Bonnie Berzonski, Jill Leonard | eSports Program One of Only Two in U.S. |
Honorable Mention Winners
| School District/Organization | Name | Project |
|---|---|---|
Spring-Ford Area School District | Erin Crew | Act 44 Update to the Community |
| North Allegheny School District | Randy Gore | NA Seniors Create Butterfly Mural at NASH for National Children’s Grief Awareness |
| Allegheny Intermediate Unit | Andrew Chiappazzi | Student Interns Serve as Mentors for Young Performers, Crew in Junior Musical |
Finance Publication Category Winners
Award of Merit Winners
| School District/Organization | Name | Project |
|---|---|---|
| Donovan Group | Liam Goldrick, Emily Rojas | Allentown School District - Superintendent's Adopted Operating Budget 2025-2026 |
| Donovan Group | Liam Goldrick, Holly Henderson | Southeast Delco School District - Ready to Learn Block Grant Fact Sheet |
Handbook/Guide Category Winners
Award of Excellence Winners
| School District/Organization | Name | Project |
|---|---|---|
| BLaST IU17 | Brooke Wise, Kiara Crossen | BLaST IU17 Branding Guide |
Award of Merit Winners
| School District/Organization | Name | Project |
|---|---|---|
| Spring-Ford Area School District | Erin Crew | Spring-Ford Area School District Board Member Handbook |
Infographic Category Winners
Award of Excellence Winners
| School District/Organization | Name | Project |
|---|---|---|
| Baldwin-Whitehall School District | Carrie Butler, Randal Lutz, Janeen Peretin | 20 Fun Facts, BWSD |
| Seneca Valley School District | Morgan Waag | SV IHS Building Project and Performing Arts Center Infographic |
| Shaler Area School District | Carrie Butler, Bryan O'Black, Zoe Huelsman | Shaler Area By The Numbers |
Award of Merit Winners
| School District/Organization | Name | Project |
|---|---|---|
| Donovan Group | Liam Goldrick, Emily Rojas | Southeast Delco School District - Academy Park HS Block-to-Period Schedule Change |
Honorable Mention Winners
| School District/Organization | Name | Project |
|---|---|---|
| Shaler Area School District | Carrie Butler, Bryan O'Black, Zoe Huelsman | Building for Tomorrow Infographic |
Magazine Category Winners
Award of Excellence Winners
| School District/Organization | Name | Project |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny Intermediate Unit | Amanda Ritchie, Michael Tarquinio, Will DeShong, Sarah Campbell, Sarah McCluan | AIU Connections Winter/Spring 2025 |
| Fox Chapel Area School District | Bonnie Berzonski, Jill Leonard | IN Fox Chapel Area Magazine Summer 2025 |
Award of Merit Winners
| School District/Organization | Name | Project |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny Intermediate Unit | Amanda Ritchie, Michael Tarquino, Andrew Chiappazzi, William DeShong, Emily Wiley, Sarah Campbell | AIU Connections Fall 2025 |
| Fox Chapel Area School District | Bonnie Berzonski, Jill Leonard | IN Fox Chapel Area Magazine Spring 2025 |
| Fox Chapel Area School District | Bonnie Berzonski, Jill Leonard | IN Fox Chapel Area Magazine Winter 2025 |
| South Fayette Township School District | Jennifer Donovan | In South Fayette - Summer 2025 |
| Allegheny Intermediate Unit | Jeremy Tepper | The Dukes' Digest |
| West Chester Area School District | Molly Schwemler, Elizabeth Hayes, Chloe Barnes | The WCASD Way Print Newsletter |
Honorable Mention Winners
| School District/Organization | Name | Project |
|---|---|---|
| Brandywine Heights Area School District | Gina Oberto-Weller | BulletPoints |
| BLaST IU17 | Brooke Wise, Dr. Lori Stollar, Dr. Mary Wolf, Rebecca Gibboney, Amanda Fair, Zakk Bowman | Educational Leadership Insights |
| Brentwood Borough School District | Jeff Nelson | IN Community Magazine, BBSD Section - Winter 2025 issue |
Marketing Material Category Winners
Award of Excellence Winners
| School District/Organization | Name | Project |
|---|---|---|
| William Penn School District | Deirdre Abrahamsson | District-wide Strategic Plan and Portrait if a Graduate Banners Initiative |
| Allegheny Intermediate Unit | Michael Tarquinio, Daniel Rinkus, Melissa Meyers | PHamily of Champions Appeal to Donors |
| Donovan Group | Liam Goldrick, Emily Rojas, Becky Huenink, Becca Ploch | Southeast Delco School District - Read Alliance Flyers |
| Allegheny Intermediate Unit | Andrew Chiappazzi | Woodland Hills Brochure |
Award of Merit Winners
| School District/Organization | Name | Project |
|---|---|---|
| New Hope-Solebury School District | Courtney Nelson | 2025 NHSD Spring Mailer |
| Allentown School District | Melissa Reese | Passport to Puerto Rico |
| Reading School District | Nate Ross | Reading High School Innovation Academy Flyer |
| North Hills School District | Heather Pelat | Winter Athletics Advertising and Sponsorship |
Honorable Mention Winners
| School District/Organization | Name | Project |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny Intermediate Unit | Michael Tarquinio, Lorie Singer, Justin Guadagni | Christopher Climes Big 33 ad |
| Seneca Valley School District | Morgan Waag | Kindergarten Countdown |
| North Hills School District | Heather Pelat | Martorelli Stadium Advertising and Sponsorship |
| Fox Chapel Area School District | Jennifer Leonard, Bonnie Berzonski | Pittsburgh Voices Flyer |
| Allegheny Intermediate Unit | Andrew Chiappazzi | Steel Valley Charter Recruitment Brochure |
News Release Category Winners
Award of Excellence Winners
| School District/Organization | Name | Project |
|---|---|---|
| Donovan Group | Liam Goldrick, Brooke Pisciotto | Reading School District - Federal Court Order Restores $51 Million in Funding for Reading School District |
Award of Merit Winners
| School District/Organization | Name | Project |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny Intermediate Unit | Lorie Singer | EF Chris Climes Big 33 Announcement |
| Penn-Delco School District | Allison Gangl | Parkside Elementary Celebrates Pennsylvania Blue Ribbon School Recognition |
| Berks County Intermediate Unit | Amelia Krotee | Press Release: BCIU Dedicates New Learning Center at Helping Harvest Annex to Expand Early Childhood Education in Berks County |
Honorable Mention Winners
| School District/Organization | Name | Project |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny Intermediate Unit | Andrew Chiappazzi | Construction of new Steel Valley Elementary hits major milestone with Topping Off Ceremony |
| Allegheny Intermediate Unit | Lorie Singer | EF Trout Release Day |
| Seneca Valley School District | Tiffany Hernandez | Seneca Valley to Welcome Holocaust Survivor |
Newsletter Material Category Winners
Award of Excellence Winners
| School District/Organization | Name | Project |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Merion School District | Amy Buckman, Dan Capkin | Lower Merion School District Spring & Fall Newsletters |
| Quaker Valley School District | Michelle Dietz, Timothy Kostilnik | Summer Periodical |
| Mechanicsburg Area School District | Tracy Panzer | Wildcat e-Connect (electronic newsletter) |
Award of Merit Winners
| School District/Organization | Name | Project |
|---|---|---|
| West Chester Area School District | Molly Schwemler. Elizabeth Hayes, Chloe Barnes | District Monthly Newsletter |
| State College Area School District | Nabil Mark, Matt Carroll | SCASD Scoop Newsletter |
| Seneca Valley School District | Morgan Waag | SV "Raider Pride" E-Newsletter |
| Shaler Area School District | Carrie Butler, Bryan O'Black, Zoe Huelsman | Shaler Area Showcase |
| Spring-Ford Area School District | Erin Crew | Spring-Ford Weekly Update |
| Fox Chapel Area School District | Jill Leonard, Bonnie Berzonski | Weekly Updates from the Superintendent |
Honorable Mention Winners
| School District/Organization | Name | Project |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenixville Area School District | Nicole McClure | Community Connections |
| Plum Borough School District | Carrie Butler, Rick Walsh, Jennifer Macro | Mustang Monthly |
| North Allegheny School District | Randy Gore, Lee Herold | North Allegheny Weekly District Newsletter |
| Mifflin County Middle School | Luke Strawser | Pack Post: Mifflin County Middle School Monthly Newsletter |
| Penn-Delco School District | Allison Gangl | Penn-Delco Newsletter |
| Saucon Valley School District | Grace Griffaton | The Heart of Saucon Valley: Connecting Community Through Transformational Communication |
| Marple Newtown School District | Desire Gormley | The Tigers' Pride |
| Allegheny Intermediate Unit | Andrew Chiappazzi | Woodland Hills Wolverine Newsletter |
Photography Category Winners
Award of Excellence Winners
| School District/Organization | Name | Project |
|---|---|---|
| North Allegheny School District | Randy Gore | 2025 Commencement Ceremony - Cap Toss |
| State College Area School District | Nabil Mark | Beloved School Resource Officer Retires |
| Seneca Valley School District | Bill Paterson | Closing One Chapter, Opening Another |
| State College Area School District | Nabil Mark | FFA Students Compete in Donkey Basketball |
| Unionville-Chadds Ford School District | Kyler Murray, Nikki Laroya | Friday Night Lights |
| William Penn School District | Deirdre Abrahamsson | Girl with a Golden Trumpet |
| William Penn School District | Deirdre Abrahamsson | Goal! Penn Wood High School Soccer Celebration |
| North Allegheny School District | Randy Gore | Halloween Parade Photo at McKnight Elementary |
| State College Area School District | Nabil Mark | High School Commencement Celebration |
| Unionville-Chadds Ford School District | Kyler Murray, Nikki Laroya | Iron Sharpens Iron |
| Radnor Township School District | Megan DeVecchis | Kindergarten Joy |
| William Penn School District | Deirdre Abrahamsson | Ready for Take Off: Penn Wood High School Relay Baton Exchange |
| Penn-Delco School District | Allison Gangl | Rhyuhn Green Returns to Northley |
| Penn-Delco School District | Allison Gangl | Sounds of the Season |
| South Park School District | Jeff Nelson | South Park Elementary Science Fair |
| Allegheny Intermediate Unit | Andrew Chiappazzi | Steel Valley Commencement 2025 |
| Penn-Delco School District | Allison Gangl | Swinging Into the Weekend |
| State College Area School District | Nabil Mark | Teaching Art to a Blind Student |
Award of Merit Winners
| School District/Organization | Name | Project |
|---|---|---|
| William Penn School District | Deirdre Abrahamsson | Bloom Where You're Planted: The Penn Wood High School Gardening Club in Action |
| Allegheny Intermediate Unit | Lorie Singer | Elizabeth Forward Football Huddle |
| Allegheny Intermediate Unit | Melissa Meyers | PHamily Holiday Dinner |
| Allegheny Intermediate Unit | Lydia Richardson | Penn Hills SD Pie a Teacher |
Honorable Mention Winners
| School District/Organization | Name | Project |
|---|---|---|
| William Penn School District | Deirdre Abrahamsson | "What Would I Do if I Could Feel?": Gabe in the Spotlight |
| William Penn School District | Deirdre Abrahamsson | Artist at Work: Penn Wood High School's Outdoor Art Class |
| North Allegheny School District | Randy Gore | Class of 2025 Commencement - Superintendent Photo |
| Allegheny Intermediate Unit | Lorie Singer | EF Parent and Future Student |
| North Allegheny School District | Randy Gore | Halloween Parade Photo at Ingomar Elementary |
| State College Area School District | Nabil Mark | Last Day of School Hug |
| Radnor Township School District | Theji Brennan | Multicultural Fair Book Shop |
| Spring-Ford Area School District | Erin Crew | Shock, Joy, and Pride in Action |
| Fox Chapel Area School District | Jill Leonard, Bonnie Berzonski | Too Cool for School |
| Fox Chapel Area School District | Bonnie Berzonski, Jill Leonard | Welcome Back Teachers |
Podcast Category Winners
Award of Excellence Winners
| School District/Organization | Name | Project |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Perkiomen School District | Alexis Jenofsky, Allyn Roche | Episode 2: Connecting Classrooms: Leadership, Learning, and Student Voice |
| York County School of Technology | Nick Staab | Inside York Tech Podcast |
| Allegheny Intermediate Unit | Emily Wiley, Shannon Fagan | Open Doors Podcast - Mindfulness in Motion (Episode 4) |
| Spring-Ford Area School District | Erin Crew, Andrew Rothermel, Jeramie Iannelli | RAMcast: Pivoting With Mr. Iannelli |
Award of Merit Winners
| School District/Organization | Name | Project |
|---|---|---|
| Seneca Valley School District | Tiffany Hernandez | Voices Podcast: "Back to His Roots - Introducing Seneca Valley's New Head Varsity Football Coach, Don Barclay" |
Social Media Category Winners
Award of Excellence Winners
| School District/Organization | Name | Project |
|---|---|---|
| Spring-Ford Area School District | Erin Crew, Kelly German | Instagram Campaign: SFASD Say Yes to the Dress |
| Allentown School District | Melissa Reese | Never Grow Up |
| Penn-Delco School District | Allison Gangl | Sun Valley Celebrates Homecoming |
| Mechanicsburg Area School District | Tracy Panzer | You Knocked Our Socks Off - Weekly Social Media Posts |
Award of Merit Winners
| School District/Organization | Name | Project |
|---|---|---|
| Wallingford-Swarthmore School District | Rachel Riley | Eagles High School Football Showcase |
| North Hills School District | Heather Pelat | Manilow Music Teacher Award |
| Allentown School District | Melissa Reese, Jade Pennyman | National Learn a New Language Staff Spotlights |
| Donovan Group | Liam Goldrick, Emily Rojas | Southeast Delco School District - Academy Park High School Senior Spotlights |
| West Chester Area School District | Molly Schwemler | WCASD Way Makers Social Media Recognition |
Honorable Mention Winners
| School District/Organization | Name | Project |
|---|---|---|
| BLaST IU17 | Kiara Crossen | BRIDGE Program Highlight Videos |
| Saucon Valley School District | Grace Griffaton | Saucon Valley's Kindness and Connections Campaign |
| Seneca Valley School District | Morgan Waag | Senior Holiday Event - Social Media Campaign |
Special Purpose Publication Category Winners
Award of Excellence Winners
| School District/Organization | Name | Project |
|---|---|---|
| Unionville Chadds-Ford School District | Nikki Laroya, Kyler Murray, Timm Hoffman, Nick DiOssi | A Note From the New Superintendent |
| Berks County Intermediate Unit | Kimberly Ressler | BCIU Annual Digital Analytics Report |
| Baldwin-Whitehall School District | Carrie Butler, Randal Lutz, Janeen Peretin | BWSD League of Innovative Schools Welcome Brochure |
| William Penn School District | Deirdre Abrahamsson | Focus Forward and Beyond: Strategic Plan Framework |
| BLaST IU17 | Kiara Crossen | Holiday Gift Guide |
| Fox Chapel Area School District | Jill Leonard, Bonnie Berzonski | League of Innovative Schools Spring Convening Program |
| Chambersburg Area School District | Beverly Lang, Christopher Bigger, Brian Miller | Monday Morning Motivator |
| Reading School District | Nate Ross, Liam Goldrick, Brooke Pisciotto | RSD Communications Plan 2025-2028 |
| Donovan Group | Liam Goldrick, Brooke Pisciotto | Saucon Valley School District - Comprehensive Plan Flipbook |
| Allegheny Intermediate Unit | Emily Wiley, Sarah Campbell | Wiggle Warriors: Defenders of Play Newsletter |
| Allegheny Intermediate Unit | Andrew Chiappazzi | Woodland Hills Senior Athlete Poster Design |
Award of Merit Winners
| School District/Organization | Name | Project |
|---|---|---|
| Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit | Heather Taggart | 2024 CSIU Year in Review |
| Brandywine Heights Area School District | Gina Oberto-Weller | District Profile |
| North Penn School District | Erike Shaedle | NPSD Comprehensive Plan 2025-2028 |
| Donovan Group | Liam Goldrick, Brooke Pisciotto | Reading School District - Facility Fact Sheets |
| Reading School District | Nate Ross | We "R" Engaged |
Honorable Mention Winners
| School District/Organization | Name | Project |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny Intermediate Unit | Michael Tarquinio | Celebrating Native American Heritage Month |
| Allegheny Intermediate Unit | Andrew Chiappazzi | Steel Valley Social Media Graphic Design |
| Wallingford-Swarthmore School District | Rachel Riley | Student Services Presents: Parent Training Series |
Video (Singular) Category Winners
Award of Excellence Winners
| School District/Organization | Name | Project |
|---|---|---|
| School District of Lancaster | Tim Mercandetti, Adam Aurand | 12 Days till Winter Break |
| Allegheny Intermediate Unit | Matthew Brosey, Andrew Chiappazzi, Amanda Ritchie, Daniel Rinkus, Sarah McCluan, Samuel Kelp | 2025 Eradicate Hate Student Summit Reconvening |
| Unionville Chadds-Ford School District | Nikki Laroya, Kyler Murray | 2025-26 UCFSD Thanksgiving Video |
| Allegheny Intermediate Unit | Daniel Rinkus, Melissa Meyers, Matthew Brosey, Sarah McCluan | AIU Perspectives Season 2, Episode 1 |
| York County School of Technology | Nick Staab, Jordan Collins | Cloud 9 Alumni Spotlight |
| Allentown School District | Melissa Reese, Robert Rutherford | Juilliard Professional Learning Highlights & Testimonials |
| Phoenixville Area School District | Nicole McClure, Joseph Motzer, Kyle Worrell, Nikki Celotto, Lisa McConlogue, Danielle Nicolino | Mission Ready: K-6 |
| Radnor Township School District | Theji Brennan | RTSD Look to the Future |
| Spring-Ford Area School District | Andrew Rothermel, Brandon Bartolotta | Spring-Ford Spotlight - John Wentworth's Retirement Crossing |
| School District of Lancaster | Tim Mercandetti, Adam Aurand | You are all influencers! |
| Trapani Communications | Beth Trapani | Color Day: A Jenkintown Tradition |
| Trapani Communications | Beth Trapani | Jenkintown School District: 150 Years Strong |
| Reading School District | Nate Ross, David Hall | Reading School District Opening Day 2025-2026 Introduction |
Award of Merit Winners
| School District/Organization | Name | Project |
|---|---|---|
| Saucon Valley School District | Grace Griffaton | A New Holiday Tradition Takes Center Stage at Saucon Valley Elementary and Unites the Community in Joy |
| Unionville Chadds-Ford School District | Kyler Murray, Nikki Laroya | And Just Like That, We're Back. |
| Unionville Chadds-Ford School District | Kyler Murray, Nikki Laroya | Big Milestones, Little Learners |
| Central Bucks School District | Matthew Murray | CBSD Teaching Academy and Internship Pilot |
| Downingtown Area School District | Danielle Sabulsky | DASD Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center Encores |
| School District of Lancaster | Tim Mercandetti, Adam Aurand | Happy Thanksgiving from the School District of Lancaster |
| Montgomery County Intermediate Unit | Rebecca Coyle | MCIU's Envision Program |
| Radnor Township School District | Nikki Krohn | Open Mic: What Are You Grateful For? |
| Alleghney Intermediate Unit | Daniel Rinkus, Lorie Singer, Lydia Richardson, Matthew Brosey | Penn Hills School District Celebrates One Year From Financial Recovery Exit |
| Phoenixville Area School District | Nicole McClure, Cillian McClure, Rose Scioli, Justin McAdams, Noah DePasqua | Phantoms are there for you |
| School District of Lancaster | Tim Mercandetti, Adam Aurand | Principal Residency Video |
| Reading School District | Nate Ross | RSD 3 Year Comprehensive Plan 2025 |
| Spring-Ford Area School District | Erin Crew, Andrew Rothermel | SFASD x Aramark Hoagie Promotion |
| Spring-Ford Area School District | Erin Crew, Andrew Rothermel | SFASD x Aramark Salad Bar Promotion |
| State College Area School District | Nabil Mark | Special Olympics Track and Field Meet |
| Spring-Ford Area School District | Andrew Rothermel, Brandon Bartolotta | Spring City Elementary School: Then & Now |
| Spring-Ford Area School District | Andrew Rothermel, Brandon Bartolotta | Spring-Ford Spotlight - Live Streams Behind the Scenes |
| Penn-Delco School District | Allison Gangl | Sun Valley Mock Interview Day Recap |
| State College Area School District | Nabil Mark | Take What You Need Board of Encouragement |
| School District of Lancaster | Tim Mercandetti, Adam Aurand | Teacher Appreciation |
| North Hills School District | Heather Pelat | Together, We are North Hills (2024-25 in Review) |
| Allentown School District | Melissa Reese, Luis Bardales Jr | A Day in the Life of a Kindergarten Student |
| Montgomery County Intermediate Unit | Brandon Langer, Jared Rholfing | CSO Spotlight - Palisades High School |
| Quaker Valley School District | Michelle Dietz, Paul Vogelsang | End of Year Video 2025 |
| Trapani Communications | Beth Trapani | Haverford Teacher Wins PA Teacher of the Year Honor |
| Trapani Communications | Beth Trapani | Octorara Homeland Security Program Overview |
Honorable Mention Winners
| School District/Organization | Name | Project |
|---|---|---|
| Quaker Valley School District | Michellle Dietz | 2025 Quaker Valley New Year Video |
| North Allegheny School District | Randy Gore | Class of 2025 Commencement |
| State College Area School District | Nabil Mark | Commencement 2025 |
| Shaler Area School District | Carrie Butler, Bryan O'Black, Zoe Huelsman | Dr. O'Black's Holiday Video Message |
| William Penn School District | Deirdre Abrahamsson | Family Survey: From Disappointment to Celebration |
| State College Area School District | Nabil Mark | First Day of School in the District |
| Allegheny Intermediate Unit | Daniel Rinkus, Jeremy Tepper, Matthew Brosey | Gateway School District Promo Video |
| Bethlehem Area School District | Nicholas Laudenslager, Christina Diernbach | Growing Together at Broughal Middle School |
| York County School of Technology (PA) | Nick Staab | Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Video |
| Rose Tree Media School District | Barbara Wilson | Introducing Our Newest Superheroes! 2025-2026 - A video featuring new Rose Tree Media School District staff |
| Downingtown Area School District | Danielle Sabulsky | Kindergarten Advice |
| Norristown Area School District | Jillian Williamson, Timothy Walker, Mariya Morales | NASD Eagles Super Bowl Hype Video "Let's Hunt - Blow the Whistle" |
| State College Area School District | Nabil Mark | Opening Day Employee Video 2025-2026 |
| Phoenixville Area School District | Nicole McClure, Joseph Motzer, Cillian McClure, Chamise Taylor, Justin McCord, Samuel Evans | Phantom Things |
| Spring-Ford Area School District | Andrew Rothermel, Brandon Bartolotta, Richard Prevete, Mark Cecconi | Spicy Two's | Spring-Ford Broadcasting Major 2's |
| Spring-Ford Area School District | Andrew Rothermel, Brandon Bartolotta, Richard Prevete, Matthew Nice | Spring-Ford Spotlight - If Students Ran School Board Meetings |
| William Penn School District | Deirdre Abrahamsson, Justin Watson | WPSD Gives Thanks - Thanksgiving 2025 |
| Allegheny Intermediate Unit | Mireille Mobley | West Mifflin Area School District Fit-tober Walk and Roll to School Reel |
| Trapani Communications | Beth Trapani | Octorara Homeland Security Program Promotional Video |
| Seneca Valley School District | Tiffany Hernandez, Morgan Waag | Welcome Back, SV! |
| Donovan Group | Liam Goldrick, Deirdre Abrahamsson, Justin Watson, Steve Bailey, Tyler Brunner | William Penn School District - Strategic Plan 2025 |
Video (Series) Category Winners
Award of Excellence Winners
| School District/Organization | Name | Project |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny Intermediate Unit | Daniel Rinkus, Andrew Chiappazzi, Melissa Myers, Matthew Brosey, Sarah McCluan | AIU Perspectives: Seasons 2 & 3 |
| Downingtown Area School District | Danielle Sabulsky | DASD Paraprofessional Testimonial Videos |
| Trapani Communications | Beth Trapani | Octorara Homeland Security Spotlight Videos: EMS, Fire, Law |
Award of Merit Winners
| School District/Organization | Name | Project |
|---|---|---|
| Alleghney Intermediate Unit | Matthew Brosey, Amanda Ritchie, Samuel Kelp, Sarah McCluan | AI Fellows Program |
| Central Bucks School District | Matthew Murray | American Education Week |
| West Chester Area School District | Molly Schwelmer | District Leadership Updates and Ownership |
| Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit | Heather Taggart, Tyler Germer | Future Forward: The Next Step (AI Series) |
| Reading School District | Nate Ross | RSD Opening Day Cameos |
| Reading School District | Nate Ross, Keanniry Fernandez-Morales, Celeste Smith, Dr. April Halligan-Rostek | Tiny Mic Tuesday (Series) |
Website Category Winners
Award of Excellence Winners
| School District/Organization | Name | Project |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Perkiomen School District | Alexis Jenofsky | UPSD Website Refresh |
Award of Merit Winners
| School District/Organization | Name | Project |
|---|---|---|
| Fox Chapel Area School District | Jill Leonard, Bonnie Berzonski | Fox Chapel Area School District Athletics Website |
| Fox Chapel Area School District | Jill Leonard, Bonnie Berzonski | Fox Chapel Area School District Website |
| Mechanicsburg Area School District | Tracy Panzer | Mechanicsburg Area School District Website |
| North Hills School District | Heather Pelat | North Hills Athletics Advertising & Sponsorship Website |
| Seneca Valley School District | Morgan Waag, Tiffany Hernandez, Ian Hunter | Staying Informed During IHS Construction - What to Expect on the Secondary Campus |
Gold Medallion Category Winners
| School District/Organization | Name | Project |
|---|---|---|
| Abington School District | Allie Artur, Rita Notarianni | Abington School District Community Approves Historic Referendum for New Middle School |
| Allentown School District | Melissa Reese | Beyond the First 48 Hours: Crisis Communication When Recovery Isn't Linear |
Thank you to all of our 2025 contest judges for their hard work reviewing and judging over to 280 submissions!
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