Awardees
2025 Award-Winning Entries
Note: Entries marked with 🏆 indicate Best in Show recognition.
Medallion
District-Level Winners
- Clover School District - CSD School Naming Campaign
- The SC School Boards Association - Civility is More Than a Notion
Golden Achievement
District-Level Winners
- Anderson 3 - Transforming Community Engagement Through Social Media Excellence
- Fort Mill School District - FMSD Teacher Recruitment
- Greenville County Schools - Hurricane Helene Communications
- Greenville County Schools - Olympic Branding Campaign
- 🏆 Horry County School District - HCS Opens Two New Elementary Schools
- Horry County School District - Principal For a Day
- Horry County School District - School Safety
- Horry County School District - Whittemore Park Middle School Legacy
- Kershaw County School District - KCSD Principal Spotlights
- Kershaw County School District - KCSD Radio Spots
- Kershaw County School District - KCSD Retirement Shout-Outs
- Orangeburg County School District - OCSD Passport To Retirement
- 🏆 School District Five of Lexington/Richland - 2024 Attendance Madness
- School District Five of Lexington/Richland - 2024 Bond Referendum: Our Children, Their Future, Your Choice
- Spartanburg District Five Schools - Cell Phone Policy Communication Plan
- York School District One - Growing the Future - Western York County Agriculture Arena
- York School District One - York School District One Fitness Court
School-Level Winners
- 🏆 D.W. Daniel High School, School District of Pickens County - Pride – Behavioral MTSS
- 🏆 Easley High School, School District of Pickens County - College and Career Week
- Flat Rock Elementary, Anderson 3 School District - Shining a Light Through Family Engagement
- Liberty Elementary School, School District of Pickens County - Who’s Behind the Book? A Masked Reader Mystery!
- Lugoff-Elgin Middle School, Kershaw County School District - LEMS Annual STEAM Night
Annual Report
District-Level Winners
- Beaufort County School District - BCSD 2024 Community Report
- 🏆 Orangeburg County School District - Year in Review December 23-24
School-Level Winners
- Dacusville Elementary School, School District of Pickens County - DES Annual Report to the People
Brand-Image
School-Level Winners
- Ridge View High School, Richland School District Two - Email Announcement Templates
Calendar
District-Level Winners
- Lexington County School District Three - 2025-2026 District Three Calendar
School-Level Winners
- Dacusville Elementary School, School District of Pickens County - DES Calendar of Events
Excellence in Writing
District-Level Winners
- Anderson 3 - Raising the Bar: Flat Rock Elementary’s Path to Excellence
- Charleston County School District - Jack Shawley returns from Hurricane Helene relief efforts in WNC
- 🏆 Charleston County School District - MMA student earns associate degree just in time for high school graduation
- Charleston County School District - Pulse of CCSD Tammy Ravenell’s mission is to ensure no one goes hungry
- Charleston County School District - Top Five Teacher of the Year Finalist David Bonezzi
- Charleston County School District - Wando science teacher awarded the Order of the Palmetto
- Florence 1 Schools - Changing the Education Landscape
- Florence 1 Schools - Transportation Department “Keeps Education Rolling”
- Richland School District 1 - Joseph Bell Prepares Students to Become Role Models and Leaders
Finance Publication
District-Level Winners
- Florence 1 Schools - Florence 1 Letter of Transmittal
Handbook
District-Level Winners
- York School District One - New Employee Orientation Handbook
School-Level Winners
- North Central Middle School, Kershaw County School District - Digital School Handbook
- Ridge View High School, Richland School District Two - Fan Guide
- 🏆 Sullivan’s Island Elementary, Charleston County School District - 24-25 SIES Family Handbook
Infographic
District-Level Winners
- 🏆 Horry County School District - Let's Make It Clear
- Lancaster County School District - School Profiles
School-Level Winners
- North Central Middle School, Kershaw County School District – Library Statistics Infographic
- Ridge View High School, Richland School District Two – Class of 2024 Achievements
- South Conway Elementary School, Horry County School District – Service-Learning Infographic
Magazine
District-Level Winners
- 🏆 Orangeburg County School District - Exploring the Arts at Orangeburg County School District
School-Level Winners
- Ridge View High School, Richland School District Two - RVHS Magnet/Choice Magazine
Marketing
District-Level Winners
- Charter Institute of Erskine - Enrollment Marketing Campaign
- Florence One Schools - TeachFlorence1
- Florence One Schools - Registration is as easy as 1,2,3
- Florence One Schools - Registration is as easy as 1,2,3 Spanish Edition
- 🏆 Orangeburg County School District - Bifold Brochure A Snapshot of Our District
School-Level Winners
- 🏆 McKissick Academy of Science/Technology, School District of Pickens County - STEM from Every Angle
Newsletter
District-Level Winners
- Beaufort County School District - Beaufort County School District Internal Newsletter
- Lexington School District Three - The Panther Press Newsletter - January 29, 2024 Edition
- Lexington School District Three - The Panther Press Newsletter - May 6, 2024 Edition
- 🏆 School District of Pickens County - Connect and Communicate
School-Level Winners
- Blaney Elementary School, Kershaw County School District – The Blaney Bulletin
- Edisto High School, Orangeburg County School District – The Edisto Editorial
- Forest Acres Elementary School, School District of Pickens County – Building Bridges: Update to the Community
- Liberty Elementary School, School District of Pickens County – Liberty Lab News
- Lugoff-Elgin High School, Kershaw County School District – The Demon Digest
- Orange Grove Charter School, Charleston County Schools – The Tiger’s Roar December 2024
- Orange Grove Charter School, Charleston County Schools – The Tiger’s Roar March 2024
- Orange Grove Charter School, Charleston County Schools – The Tiger’s Roar October/November 2024
- Orange Grove Charter School, Charleston County Schools – The Tiger’s Roar September 2024
- Orange Grove Charter School, Charleston County Schools – The Tiger’s Road Summer 2024
Photography
District-Level Winners
- Anderson School District 3 - FRES Spells Success
- Anderson School District 3 - Anderson 3: Stronger Than the Storm
- Charleston School District - A Joyous Reveal
- Charleston School District - A Royal Encounter: Princess Meets ‘The Mayor’ at Julian Mitchell’s
- Charleston School District - Bike Reveal
- Charleston School District - Eager to Learn: A Bright Start at Memminger Elementary
- Charleston School District - First Day of School at Pepperhill Elementary
- Charleston School District - Lucy Beckham's Special Olympics Long Jumper
- Charleston School District - Mitchell Bike Reveal
- Charleston School District - Running to the First Day of School at JBE
- Charleston School District - Seeing a Brighter Future
- Charleston School District - Welding at West Ashley CAS
- 🏆 Lexington School District Three - Selfie With Success
- Lexington School District Three - Sliding Into Happiness
- Orangeburg County School District - Lake Marion Middle & East Lake Elementary Ribbon Cuttings
- Richland School District One - Principals Month Spotlight - Eau Claire High School Principal Ekemam Montgomery
- School District of Pickens County - Moment of Triumph
- Spartanburg District Five Schools - Graduation Success!
- 🏆 York School District One - Living on a Prayer
School-Level Winners
- Easley High School, School District of Pickens County – 2024 Easley Graduation
- Forest Acres Elementary School, School District of Pickens County – Celebrating Inclusivity: A Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
- Orange Grove Charter School, Charleston County School District – New Heights
- Pine Tree Hill Elementary, Kershaw County School District – First Year Teacher of the Year
- 🏆 Starr Elementary School, Anderson 3 – After the Storm, We Shine
- Angel Oak Elementary School, Charleston County School District – Angel Oak Elementary Facebook Page – Social Media
- D.W. Daniel High School, School District of Pickens County – Reducing Chronic Absenteeism Campaign
- Forest Acres Elementary School, School District of Pickens County – Letters to Linemen
- Liberty Primary School, School District of Pickens County – Countdown to New Years
- Liberty Primary School, School District of Pickens County – Sneak a Peek at Our Week
- Liberty Primary School, School District of Pickens County – Welcome to the Pack
Podcast/Audio
District-Level Winners
- 🏆 Richland School District One - The Richland One Story Podcast
- The SC School Boards Association - The Voice of School Boards Podcast
Social Media
District-Level Winners
- Kershaw County School District - KCSD Facebook
- Orangeburg County School District - Women’s History Wednesday Celebrating Women Educators
- 🏆 Richland School District One - Principals Month Social Media Campaign
- School District of Pickens County - December in Schools
School-Level Winners
- R.C. Edwards Middle School, School District of Pickens County – Mini Mic Friday
- R.H. Gettys Middle School, School District of Pickens County – Gettys Greatness – Utilizing Student Talent to Reach Our School Community
- Ridge View High School, Richland School District Two – StuCo TikTok – Mascot Reveal
- Springfield Elementary School, Charleston County Schools – Springfield Elementary School’s Facebook Page
- West End Elementary School, School District of Pickens County – #WestEndDolphinPodSquad
Special Purpose Publication
District-Level Winners
- Lexington County School District Three - 2024-2025 Communications Plan
- Palmetto State Teachers Association - F.O.C.U.S. Policy Agenda
- Richland School District One - Spotlight One: 2023-2024 Points of Pride Edition
- Richland School District One - Spotlight One: Fall 2024 Edition
- 🏆 York School District One - 2024 Bond Rack Card
- York School District One - 2024-2025 Get to Know our District Booklet
School-Level Winners
- Aiken County Career & Technology Center, Aiken County School District – Midland Valley Wrestling Recruitment Poster
- Easley High School, School District of Pickens County – EHS Communications Strategic Plan
- Forest Acres Elementary School, School District of Pickens County – Where in Easley is Mr. Holliday?
- Liberty Elementary School, School District of Pickens County – Pre-Boarding Event
- McKissick Academy of Science & Technology, School District of Pickens County – STEM Synergy: How Education Partners Shape Tomorrow’s Innovators
- North Central Elementary School, Kershaw County School District – North Central Elementary Recruitment Presentation
- Pine Tree Hill Elementary School, Kershaw County School District – Bullpup Frosty Run
- Ridge View High School, Richland School District Two – RV Teacher Appreciation
Video
District-Level Winners
- Beaufort County School District - Girls Firefighter Camp
- Beaufort County School District - Skydiving with the Golden Knights
- Charleston County School District - Charleston County 2024 Special Olympics Spring Games
- Florence 1 Schools - Harvest of the Month: Kale
- Florence 1 Schools - Harvest of the Month: Lucky Collards
- Florence 1 Schools - Harvest of the Month Introduction
- Florence 1 Schools - Hey, Mr. Perry!
- Florence 1 Schools - Hidden Hero: Alex Sims
- Florence 1 Schools - Hidden Hero: Warren Coker
- Florence 1 Schools - Program Highlight: Advantage Academy
- Florence 1 Schools - Program Highlight: Florence 1 Center for the Arts
- Florence 1 Schools - Program Highlight: JROTC
- Florence 1 Schools - Program Highlight: Sports Medicine
- Florence 1 Schools - Program Highlight: STEM in Florence 1 Schools
- Florence 1 Schools - Visit Paradise at The Farm at Florence 1 Schools
- Fort Mill School District - Fort Mill School District Maintenance Department Bike Donation
- Fort Mill School District - Riverview Winter Olympics
- Fort Mill School District - The Fort Mill School District Backpack Program
- Horry County School District - HCS Students Prepare for the Upcoming PGA Tournament at the Dunes Club
- Kershaw County School District - Mission Possible!
- Richland County School District One - 2024-25 Back-to-School Hype Video
- Richland County School District One - CTE Spotlight: Meet Teddy the Mini Cow
- Richland County School District One - Meet Our New Principals
- 🏆 Richland County School District One - National Principals Month: What Do Principals Do: Principals Spotlight: Dr. Danielle Reilly, Principal of Hyatt Park Elementary School
- School District of Pickens County - Balloons Over Broadway
- Spartanburg District Five Schools - Byrnes High School Class of 2024 Graduation Highlights
- The Charter Institute at Erskine - Success Has No Zip Code: The Story of Coach Willie Jeffries Film
School-Level Winners
- Blaney Elementary School, Kershaw County School District - The Elgin Toy and Food Roundup Video
- Liberty Primary School, School District of Pickens County – Someone to You
- Liberty Primary School, School District of Pickens County – This is Our Time
- Orange Grove Charter School, Charleston County Schools – Drop Off and Pick Up Rules for Campus
- Orange Grove Charter School, Charleston County Schools – Second Grade’s Living History Museum
- Orange Grove Charter School, Charleston County Schools – Senior Walk at The Grove
- Orange Grove Charter School, Charleston County Schools – Veterans Day Thank You at Orange Grove
- R.C. Edwards Middle School, School District of Pickens County – 2025 Yearbook Reveal Video
- Ridge View High School, Richland School District Two – 24-25 Welcome Back Video
- Ten Oaks Middle School, Horry County School District – A TOMS Holiday
Website
District-Level Winners
- Anderson 3 - acsd3.org: A Modern Hub for Communication & Engagement
- Florence 1 Schools - Welcome to Florence 1 Schools - You’re Always Welcome Here
- Kershaw County School District - Kershaw County School District Website
- Lexington County School District Three - Lexington County School District Three’s Website
- Richland County School District One - New Richland One Website
School-Level Winners
- Camp Road Middle School, Charleston County School District - Camp Road Middle School Website
- Horse Creek Academy, Limestone Charter Association - Horse Creek Academy Website
- Spring Field Elementary School, Charleston County School District - Springfield Elementary School Website