The MinnSPRA School Communicator of the Year Award is presented to a school PR leader who demonstrates commitment to strengthening relationships between their district and the community, and who values communications as a crucial role for stakeholders.

MinnSPRA's New Professional Award recognizes promising communicators who have worked in the field of school public relations for three years or less.

The Champion for Communications Award recognizes an education leader for outstanding support of school public relations and highlights the important role they play in implementing and supporting an effective communications program.

Each spring, the MinnSPRA President's Award is presented to an individual who has provided special service or support to the President, the Board, or the organization as a whole.

The Dawn K. McDowell Award is given to a MinnSPRA member who, among other contributions, has advanced the practice of school public relations and serves as a trusted adviser to colleagues. Recipients are determined by a selection committee which includes past winners.