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Submissions Open: November 18, 2026 Each year, the National School Public Relations Association invites leaders in the fields of public relations, communications, marketing, engagement and public education to submit proposals for sessions at the NSPRA National Seminar. Please read through the "Presenting at the Seminar" page on the NSPRA website before submitting a session proposal. IMPORTANT NOTE: You do not have to be a member of NSPRA in order to submit a proposal. However, you will be required to log in with an NSPRA web account to submit. If you do not have an NSPRA web login account, you will be prompted to register for one by clicking the "Register" button on the next screen. Registering for a website account does NOT constitute NSPRA membership. Download a copy of the submission form to preview it before completing your submission.
Submission Deadline: January 5, 2026. To request an extension, please email sloughlin@nspra.org. |
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NSPRA 2026 Scholarship Applications Portal Opens: December 10, 2026 Thanks to generous support from individuals, organizations and foundations, the NSPRA Foundation for the Advancement of Education helps fund a number of registration scholarships for the NSPRA National Seminar each year. IMPORTANT NOTE: Not all scholarships require NSPRA membership. Applicants are highly encouraged to review full eligibility criteria for each scholarship at https://www.nspra.org/National-Seminar/Scholarships before submitting an application.You do not have to be a member of NSPRA in order to submit an application. However, you will be required to log in with an NSPRA web account to submit. If you do not have an NSPRA web login account, you will be prompted to register for one by clicking the "Register" button on the next screen. Registering for a website account does NOT constitute NSPRA membership. Download a copy of the application form to preview it before completing your submission.
Submission Deadline: February 9, 2026 |
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2026 NSPRA National School Communication Awards The National School Public Relations Association has honored the best work in school communication for more than 50 years. Earn national recognition for your district or organization’s school communications efforts by submitting your best work to any or all of the three award programs. IMPORTANT NOTE: You do not have to be a member of NSPRA in order to submit an entry. However, you will be required to log in with an NSPRA web account to submit. If you do not have an NSPRA web login account, you will be prompted to register for one by clicking the "Register" button on the next screen. Registering for a website account does NOT constitute NSPRA membership.
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Submissions Open: October 20, 2025 Each year, PenSPRA provides an opportunity for school district communication professionals to be recognized in the annual Excellence in Education Communications Contest. In addition, PenSPRA's School Communicator of the Year Award recognizes the exemplary leadership of school public relations professionals in Pennsylvania.
Submission Deadline: January 5, 2026 |
Arizona School Public Relations Association Scholarship The Arizona School Public Relations Association offers multiple scholarships annually for the ASPRA Summer Conference, NSPRA National Seminar, NSPRA membership, and the pursuit of Accreditation in Public Relations (APR). Applications accepted year-round:
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2026 Ohio School Public Relations Association Achievement Awards Submissions Open: November 24, 2025 Each year, OHSPRA honors individuals, school districts and others for their outstanding contributions in school communications.
Submission Deadline: January 16, 2026 |
Colorado School Public Relations Association (COSPRA) Communicator of the Year Submissions Open: January 5, 2026 COSPRA members must nominate others for this award.
Submission Deadline: February 13, 2026 |
2026 Colorado School Public Relations Association Awards Submissions Open: February 2, 2026 COSPRA proudly recognizes outstanding individuals and departments that drive impactful school public relations and educational initiatives. This annual celebration highlights excellence, creativity, and expert contributions in shaping meaningful school communication. Prepare your entry and join us in celebrating public relations excellence in education.
Submission Deadline: March 31, 2026 |
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2026 Missouri School Public Relations Association Awards of Distinction MOSPRA recognizes the outstanding work of our members and those who support quality communications in education. Submission Deadline: January 23, 2026 |
2026 SCNSPRA Rewards of Excellence (South Carolina) The Rewards for Excellence Program recognizes outstanding communications and public relations efforts by schools, school districts, and educational agencies and associations. The SCNSPRA awards program is designed to recognize excellence in every aspect of the public relations effort. The Rewards for Excellence Program features three award programs: Medallion, Golden Achievement, and Publications and Electronic Media. In addition, the program honors individual excellence through two professional awards: Administrator of the Year and Communicator of the Year, which recognize outstanding leadership and contributions to school communications. Submission Deadline: March 1, 2026 |