MinnSPRA News

Congratulations to our 2023-24 award winners!

Thanks again to those who took time to nominate our colleagues for the good work they are doing. We had strong nominations in all categories, and awardees were honored at our Spring Conference:

Awarded to an exemplary school PR leader who demonstrates their commitment to strengthening relationships between their district, families and the community they serve.

MN School Communicator of the Year Award

School Communicator of the Year

Dirk Tedmon, APR

Awarded to an inspiring new school communications professional.

New Professional Award

Allyson Garin

Awarded to an educational leader for outstanding support for school public relations and communications.

Champion for Communications Award

Champion for Communications

Superintendent Dr. Eric Melbye

The President's Award is awarded at the discretion of the MinnSPRA President to an individual who has provided special service or support to the President, the Board or the organization.

President's Award

President’s Award

Rachel Hicks, APR

The 2025 awards applications will open this summer. Members will have until the end of February 2025 to submit nominations.