SAGINAW, MI – Saginaw Intermediate School District (ISD) is proud to announce that it received four awards from the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) in 2024. Among these, the district's Orange Spot Staff Recognition Program has earned the prestigious Golden Achievement Award, a testament to Saginaw ISD's commitment to strategic excellence in school public relations, communication, marketing, and engagement.
The Golden Achievement Award is one of NSPRA’s highest honors, recognizing exceptional, strategic work in all aspects of school communications. Winning entries are celebrated nationally, and their awards are received at the NSPRA National Seminar each year. "We are incredibly proud to receive the top honor for our Orange Spot Staff Recognition Program," said Coty Kuschinsky, Chief of Staff and Communications Supervisor of Saginaw ISD. "Using the Our Story framework has allowed us to provide equitable access for our staff to publicly celebrate their team members, which has been a significant positive culture and climate builder within our district."
In addition to the Golden Achievement Award, Saginaw ISD has also been recognized with three awards in the Publications and Digital Media Excellence category:
Excellence Award for Website: Saginaw ISD's website redesign, with a focus on ADA compliance and user accessibility, was honored with an Excellence Award, reflecting the district's dedication to inclusivity and providing a user-friendly online experience.
Merit Award for Single-Video Entry: The Preschool Teacher Advertisement, which premiered locally during the 2024 Super Bowl, earned Saginaw ISD a Merit Award for its engaging and effective communication strategy in promoting early childhood education.
Merit Award for Handbook/Guide: The district's Brand Guidelines page received a Merit Award for its comprehensive and accessible resource that helps staff and the public maintain consistency and alignment with Saginaw ISD's branding.
"We are deeply grateful to receive four prestigious awards from the National School Public Relations Association," said Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Collier of Saginaw ISD. "This recognition is a testament to the gold standard of communication, transparency, and positive storytelling that we prioritize at Saginaw ISD. Our commitment to these values ensures that we effectively engage with our community, celebrate our students, staff, and the districts we serve."
For more information about NSPRA’s Golden Achievement Award and to view a list of past winners, visit the NSPRA website.
ABOUT SAGINAW INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Saginaw Intermediate School District (ISD) is an educational service agency that provides effective and innovative leadership, services, resources, and programs throughout Saginaw County. Saginaw ISD provides career and technical education, early childhood, finance, human resources, instruction, pupil accounting, special education, technology, and transportation services. In addition, Saginaw ISD operates multiple educational programs to meet the unique needs of students ages birth to 26 across Saginaw County, including: Hartley Outdoor Education Center, Head Start/Early Head Start and Great Start to Readiness Programs, Great Lakes Bay Early College, Saginaw County Juvenile Detention Center School, and Special Education Center Programs.
Saginaw ISD serves 12 local school districts, five public school academies, and 22 non-public schools, with a total enrollment of approximately 26,000 students. Public school districts supported include: Birch Run Area Schools, Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District, Carrollton Public Schools, Chesaning Union Schools, Frankenmuth School District, Freeland Community School District, Hemlock Public School District, Merrill Community Schools, Saginaw Public School District, Saginaw Township Community Schools, St. Charles Community Schools, and Swan Valley School District.
MEDIA CONTACT
Coty Kuschinsky - Saginaw ISD Chief of Staff and Communications Supervisor