KanSPRA Publications Contest

Each year, KanSPRA conducts an annual publications contest to recognize the top work produced by members. Thank you for helping to recognize the hard work and dedication of our KanSPRA members!

KanSPRA is now accepting submissions for 2025 KanSPRA Publications Contest through Thursday, August 28!

Guidelines & Evaluation Criteria

A submission is awarded 1 point for each objective it meets in its category, with a possible total of 5 points for meeting all five objectives. The judge will then give a rating for how well the project was executed overall, with the possibility of receiving up to 5 additional points for quality.

Submissions

• Entries are limited to one submission per category per district.
• Entries must be produced between June 2024 and May 2025.
• Entries must be submitted by the end of Sunday, August 24.
• The contest is only open to KanSPRA members.
• There is no cost to enter the contest.

Judging

• Entries are evaluated by a non-biased panel of public relations and school public relations professionals. Each award entry is evaluated based on how it meets the award criteria and the judging rubric.
• Individual judging assessments are confidential and will not be released publicly. Aggregate scores will be shared with the primary contact for each district.
• Honorees will be celebrated at the annual state conference in the fall.

Awards

Awards will be distributed as follows:

• Excellence (Receiving 9-10 points total)
• Merit (Receiving 7-8 points total)
• Honorable Mention (Receiving 5-6 points total)

Categories

• Annual Report
• Branding/Image Package
• Calendar
• Crisis Communication
• Financial Publication
• Handbook/Guide
• Infographic
• Magazine
• Marketing Material
• Newsletter
• News Release
• Photo/Photo Series
• Podcast
• Social Media
• Special Project, Event or Program
• Special Purpose Publication
• Video (Series)
• Video (Singular)
• Website
• Writing