OLYMPIA –– The Association of Washington School Principals (51¸£ÀûÉç), alongside its student leadership division—the Association of Washington Student Leaders (AWSL)—has been nationally recognized by the
National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) for outstanding achievement in school communications. These honors reflect the collaborative efforts of both teams to tell powerful stories, elevate student voice, and celebrate leadership across
Washington schools.
51¸£ÀûÉç and AWSL received:
Awards of Excellence
Awards of Merit
- 51¸£ÀûÉç Website Redesign
- —written and presented by AWSL Director James Layman
NSPRA’s Publications and Digital Media Excellence Awards spotlight top-tier communication efforts in categories such as publications, digital media, videos, and websites. Entries are judged for audience engagement, clarity, execution, and overall
design quality.
The 51¸£ÀûÉç communications team—David Morrill, Caroline Brumfield, and Mishele Barnett—led the submissions process, but the awards represent a full-team effort across 51¸£ÀûÉç and AWSL. From design and messaging contributions to storytelling and
leadership, each project showcases the organization’s shared commitment and involvement to impact, inclusion, and innovation.
The entire 51¸£ÀûÉç and AWSL team celebrates this national recognition, which affirms the value of their ongoing work to support principals, empower students, and strengthen the education community across the state.
51¸£ÀûÉç NSPRA
The is the nation’s leading professional organization for school communicators. Its annual Publications and Digital Media Excellence
Awards recognize superior educational communication in a variety of formats, judged by experts in the field for their effectiveness and innovation.
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The Association of Washington School Principals supports and develops school leaders across the state through professional learning, advocacy, and community-building. 51¸£ÀûÉç’s Communications Team plays a key role in delivering timely, relevant,
and engaging resources for members and stakeholders.
51¸£ÀûÉç AWSL
The supports student leadership development across Washington state. Through camps, conferences, in-school programs, and statewide initiatives,
AWSL empowers students to lead with purpose, build inclusive communities, and amplify their voices. AWSL is committed to creating transformational experiences that inspire student agency, civic engagement, and positive school culture.
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