GREENSBORO — The North Carolina School Public Relations Association (NCSPRA) has honored the Public Schools of Robeson County for excellence in communication.
PSRC earned three Gold Awards — one in Image/Graphic Design and two in Special Events and Programs. PSRC Chief Communications Officer Jessica Sealey received the awards during the NCSPRA Blue Ribbon Awards Ceremony Friday in Greensboro.
“I am proud to have our work recognized and grateful for the opportunity to highlight the incredible things happening across our schools and community!” said PSRC Chief Communications Officer Jessica Sealey.
“I look forward to great things ahead for PSRC,” she added.
Dr. Tracey Helton, NCSPRA President and Chief Communication Officer for Guilford County Schools, presented the awards and said the work of the winners exemplifies the high standards of the North Carolina School Public Relations Association and the outstanding work of its members.
“We are extremely proud of the work being done by NCSPRA members across the state as districts face an array of challenges in education. The Blue Ribbon Award winners have demonstrated excellence in all facets of communication. Their expertise and professionalism in the field of communication highlight the superior work being done by North Carolina public schools, and their accomplishments deserve recognition. I congratulate all winners for their outstanding work as they support students and teachers and promote public education,” Dr. Helton said.
NCSPRA recognizes outstanding communications through its Blue Ribbon Awards program each year. PSRC was one of 35 school districts statewide to receive a Blue Ribbon Award.
This year’s submission categories included: Strategic Communications, 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 2025 Blue Ribbon entries based on work done between October 31, 2024 and November 1, 2025.
In addition to the Blue Ribbon Awards and Best of the Best Awards, NCSPRA presented its School Communicator of the Year award to Dr. Lindsay Whitley of Cumberland County Schools and the Barry Gaskins Service Award to Ellen Boyd, APR formerly of Kannapolis City Schools and NCSPRA’s longtime Executive Director.
NCSPRA is a statewide professional organization with a mission to build support for public education through well-planned and responsible public relations.