OCS Communications Recognized as NCSPRA Blue Ribbon Winner

The North Carolina School Public Relations Association (NCSPRA) has honored Onslow County Schools for excellence in communications. OCS earned a total of eight (8) Blue Ribbon Awards for outstanding and effective communication. NCSPRA presented the awards during a virtual ceremony on February 5, 2021.

OCS received Gold Awards in the following categories:

• Electronic Media - First Responder Parade
• Electronic Media - Kristina Koch Visits WOHS from ISS
• Electronic Media - AB Day Explainer
• Electronic Media - Preschool Program Initiatives
• Photography - Parent COVID Guide (Revised)

Silver Awards were received in the following categories:

• Digital Media Engagement - Thompson Best of the Best Campaign
• Electronic Media - White Oak Virtual Graduation
• Excellence in Writing - Digital Interactions

NCSPRA recognizes outstanding communications through its Blue Ribbon Awards program each year. OCS was one of 41 school districts statewide to receive a
Blue Ribbon Award. This year’s submission categories included: Marketing, Digital Media Engagement, Electronic Media, Excellence in Writing, Publications,
Image/Graphic Design, Photography, and Special Projects and Events. The Georgia School Public Relations Association judged NCSPRA’s 2020 Blue Ribbon entries.

NCSPRA is a statewide professional organization serving more than 150 members. Its mission is to build support for public education through well-planned and responsible
public relations.