BETHLEHEM, PA, July 2025 — The Bethlehem Area School District (BASD) is proud to announce it has earned three national honors in the 2025 National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) Publications and Digital Media Excellence Awards.
The annual NSPRA awards celebrate outstanding work in educational communications, including print and digital publications, videos, social media, infographics, and more. Entries are judged by seasoned communication professionals from across the country.
BASD received the following awards:
- Award of Excellence – Viewbook: LINK
This is NSPRA’s highest honor in its category and highlights BASD’s efforts to visually and effectively showcase the district’s values, achievements, and opportunities to students, families, and the community. - Award of Merit – Video: Edgeboro’s 100th Anniversary: Media coverage
Celebrating a century of the Edgeboro neighborhood in Bethlehem, this video project captured stories from residents, students, and alumni. - Honorable Mention – Video: Southside Greenway Mural Collaboration: VIDEO
This video project documented the creative partnership behind the Southside Greenway mural, showcasing BASD student involvement and community collaboration.
“These awards are a testament to the creative energy and professional excellence of our communications team,” said Dr. Jack P. Silva, Superintendent of Schools. “We’re proud to share the stories that make our district, and our community, so special.”
A full list of 2025 winners can be found here: https://www.nspra.org/Awards/Award-Winners/Publications-and-Digital-Media-Excellence-Winners
About the Bethlehem Area School District
The Bethlehem Area School District is the 6th largest in Pennsylvania, serving nearly 14,000 culturally and economically diverse students across 22 community-based schools. The district spans the City of Bethlehem, Bethlehem Township, Hanover Township, Freemansburg, and Fountain Hill. Through partnerships with universities, businesses, and arts organizations, BASD provides rich academic and extracurricular experiences for all students.