Awards

Professional Awards

2025

• Mark of Distinction, E-Newsletter (external) | Ohio School Public Relations Association 2025
• Mark of Distinction, Writing | Ohio School Public Relations Association 2025
• Mark of Excellence, E-Newsletter (internal) | Ohio School Public Relations Association 2025
• Mark of Excellence, Quality Profile | Ohio School Public Relations Association 2025
• Award of Excellence, News Release | National School Public Relations Association 2025
• Award of Excellence, Newsletter | National School Public Relations Association 2025
• Award of Merit, Handbook | National School Public Relations Association 2025
• Award of Merit, Annual Report | National School Public Relations Association 2025
• Honorable Mention, Newsletter (internal) | National School Public Relations Association 2025
• Honorable Mention, Newsletter (external) | National School Public Relations Association 2025

2024

• PowerPRo Designation | Ohio School Public Relations Association 2024
  • This designation is given to a handful of dedicated OHSPRA members each year who earn a specific number of points for their involvement in the association throughout the year. Points are earned for completing a research project commissioned by the OHSPRA President, attending professional development sessions, leading events, presenting at the annual conference, and serving as a judge in the awards competition.
• Award of Excellence, News Release | National School Public Relations Association 2024
• Award of Excellence, E-Newsletter (external) | National School Public Relations Association 2024
• Award of Excellence, Newsletter (printed) | National School Public Relations Association 2024
• Award of Excellence, Writing | National School Public Relations Association 2024
• Award of Merit, E-Newsletter (internal) | National School Public Relations Association 2024
• Award of Merit, Handbook | National School Public Relations Association 2024
• Mark of Distinction, Special Purpose Publication (Community Connection Newsletter) | Ohio School Public Relations Association 2024
• Mark of Distinction, Special Purpose Publication (DPS Communication Manual) | Ohio School Public Relations Association 2024
• Mark of Excellence, E-Newsletter (external) | Ohio School Public Relations Association 2024
• Mark of Excellence, E-Newsletter (internal) | Ohio School Public Relations Association 2024

2023

• DBJ 40 under 40 honoree | Dayton Business Journal 2023
  • This annual award recognizes the top 40 young professionals under 40 years of age from across the Dayton region. Roughly 200 individuals from a variety of industries were nominated for the award in 2023. Read more about this recognition here.
• NSPRA 35 under 35 honoree | National School Public Relations Association 2023
  • Every other year, NSPRA’s 35 Under 35 program recognizes school public relations professionals from across the United States who are making a difference for their school districts or education-related employers. Recipients must be under 35 years of age and have worked in school public relations for at least one year. View the press release about this recognition here.
• Award of Excellence, E-Newsletter (External) | National School Public Relations Association 2023
• Award of Excellence, E-Newsletter (Internal) | National School Public Relations Association 2023
• Award of Excellence, Marketing Materials | National School Public Relations Association 2023
• Award of Excellence, Social Media | National School Public Relations Association 2023
• Award of Merit, Marketing Materials | National School Public Relations Association 2023
• Award of Merit, Calendar | National School Public Relations Association 2023
• Award of Merit, Excellence in Writing | National School Public Relations Association 2023
• Honorable Mention, Handbook | National School Public Relations Association 2023
• Mark of Distinction, Writing | Ohio School Public Relations Association 2023
• Mark of Distinction, Marketing Materials | Ohio School Public Relations Association 2023
• Mark of Distinction, Special Purpose Publication | Ohio School Public Relations Association 2023
• Mark of Excellence, Writing | Ohio School Public Relations Association 2023
• Mark of Excellence, Special Purpose Publication | Ohio School Public Relations Association 2023
• Mark of Excellence, Marketing Materials | Ohio School Public Relations Association 2023
• Mark of Excellence, E-Newsletter (internal) | Ohio School Public Relations Association 2023
• Mark of Excellence, E-Newsletter (external) | Ohio School Public Relations Association 2023

2022

• Award of Excellence, Writing | National School Public Relations Association 2022
• Award of Excellence, E-Newsletter (internal) | National School Public Relations Association 2022
• Award of Excellence, E-Newsletter (external) | National School Public Relations Association 2022
• Mark of Distinction, Writing | Ohio School Public Relations Association 2022
• Mark of Distinction, Special Purpose Publication | Ohio School Public Relations Association 2022
• Mark of Excellence, Writing | Ohio School Public Relations Association 2022
• Mark of Excellence, E-Newsletter (internal) | Ohio School Public Relations Association 2022
• Mark of Excellence, E-Newsletter (external) | Ohio School Public Relations Association 2022
• Award of Merit, Writing | National School Public Relations Association 2022
• Honorable Mention, Handbook | National School Public Relations Association 2022

2021

• Award of Excellence, Writing | National School Public Relations Association 2021
• Mark of Distinction, Writing | Ohio School Public Relations Association 2021
• Mark of Excellence, Writing | Ohio School Public Relations Association 2021
• Mark of Excellence, E-Newsletter (internal) | Ohio School Public Relations Association 2021
• Mark of Excellence, E-Newsletter (external) | Ohio School Public Relations Association 2021
• Mark of Excellence, Special Purpose Publication | Ohio School Public Relations Association 2021
• Award of Merit, Internal E-Newsletter | National School Public Relations Association 2021
• Award of Merit, External E-Newsletter | National School Public Relations Association 2021
• Honorable Mention, Communication Manual | National School Public Relations Association 2021
• Honorable Mention, Special Purpose Publication | National School Public Relations Association 2021
• Breakfast of Champions Honoree | Dayton Public Schools
  • Each year, Dayton Public Schools holds a Breakfast of Champions celebration to recognize those who go above and beyond the call of duty to serve students and improve the district. In October 2021, I was recognized for the work I have done to improve communications and the overall public perception of the district.

2020

• Golden Achievement Award, Be Present for a Better future Attendance Campaign | National School Public Relations Association 2020
• Honorable Mention, E-Newsletter (external audience) | National School Public Relations Association 2020
• Honorable Mention, Excellence in Writing | National School Public Relations Association 2020
• Second Place, Reporting In-Depth | South Carolina Press Association 2020

2019

• Third Place, Government Beat Reporting | South Carolina Press Association 2019

2018

• First Place, News Feature Writing | South Carolina Press Association 2018
• First Place, Government Beat Reporting | South Carolina Press Association 2018
• Second Place, Montgomery/Shurr FOI Award | South Carolina Press Association 2018

Collegiate Awards

• First Place, Best In-depth Story | Indiana Collegiate Press Association 2017
• First Place, Editorial Writing | Society of Professional Journalists, Best in Indiana Journalism 2017
• Third Place, Investigative Reporting | Society of Professional Journalists, Best in Indiana Journalism 2017
• Finalist, Enterprise Reporting | Hearst Journalism Awards Program 2017
• First Place, Multimedia News Story of the Year | Associated Collegiate Press 2016
• First Place, Best Editorial | College Media Association 2016
• Third Place, Multimedia News Story | College Media Association 2016