Bethlehem Area School District Wins State Awards for Social Media and Video

Posted On March 14, 2024 By lvwithlove In Blog, Press Release /

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Bethlehem Area School District Wins State Awards for Social Media and Video

Bethlehem Area School District Continues Winning Streak with State Awards for Communication Excellence

BETHLEHEM, PA, March 2024 – The Bethlehem Area School District (BASD) is proud to announce its continued recognition at the annual Pennsylvania School Public Relations Association (PenSPRA) “Excellence in Education Communication” Contest.

PenSPRA’s annual “Excellence in Education Communications” Contest celebrates the diverse and impactful work of communications professionals across Pennsylvania. The contest recognizes outstanding achievements in various categories, showcasing how effective communication strengthens schools and communities.

The district was honored with the following awards at the 2023-2024 contest held at Penn State University in State College on March 7-8:

Video Category:

Award of Merit

2023 Nurses Day Surprise Video

This video celebrated Bethlehem Area School District nurses with a little extra flair. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwK-elc7muM&feature=youtu.be)

Social Media Category:

Award of Merit

#BASDcommunity Social Media Campaign

The inspiration for #BASDcommunity arose from our desire to spotlight the collaborative efforts between our school district and the broader community, emphasizing the symbiotic relationship between education and community development. The campaign unfolded throughout the school year, commencing with convocation and the introduction of our new superintendent.

(https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yF9nib654W6iLQAkEV046VrhcbUGVio9/view)

“Our district is built on strong ties with the community,” said Bethlehem Area School District Superintendent, Dr. Jack Silva. “ We are committed to clear and engaging communication, and it’s an honor to see those efforts recognized through these awards.”

The full list of winners can be found at: https://penspra.com/contest-winners/

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About the Bethlehem Area School District

The Bethlehem Area School District is the 6th largest school district in Pennsylvania serving nearly 14,000 culturally and economically diverse students in 22 community-based schools. The district serves five municipalities: City of Bethlehem, Bethlehem Township, Hanover Township, Freemansburg, and Fountain Hill. The district enjoys numerous community partnerships with universities, businesses, and arts providers that extend the schools’ rich curricular and co-curricular offerings.

About The Pennsylvania School Public Relations Association (PenSPRA)

Chartered in 1969, PenSPRA is an organization of school public relations professionals whose goal is to improve educational communication and support student achievement through systematic, proactive, and responsible public relations programs.

BASD Communications Team: From L George Wacker of Lehigh Valley with Love Media; BASD Communications Coordinator, Barbara Clymer; BASD Media’s Tom Braun; BASD Superintendent Dr. Jack Silva

Lehigh Valley with Love Media Receives ‘Downtown Vision Award’ from Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce

Posted On May 16, 2022 By lvwithlove In Blog, Press Release /

Lehigh Valley with Love Media was announced as the recipient of the 2022 ‘Downtown Vision Award’ from the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce.

The Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce presents the Annual Awards Reception on Thursday, May 26th at Historic Hotel Bethlehem. Cocktails, heavy hors d’oeuvres, reception, and entertainment will be from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. The program begins promptly at 6:00 p.m.

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The Bethlehem Chamber honors those who epitomize the spirit of the city of Bethlehem with the following awards:
Strategic Partner Award: The Bethlehem Health Bureau

Milestone Award: Historic Hotel Bethlehem – 100 Years and Cantelmi Hardware – 100 Years

Downtown Vision Award: Lehigh Valley with Love Media

Community Partner Award: Northampton and Lehigh County

Priscilla Payne Hurd Award: Deborah Sacarakis

Audience: More than 200 mostly Bethlehem area business leaders and executives.

For sponsorship opportunities please contact brittneyc@lehighvalleychamber.org

Lehigh Valley with Love Media Earns Three State PenSPRA Awards for Writing and Video

Posted On July 11, 2021 By lvwithlove In Award, Blog / No Comments

Lehigh Valley with Love Media, a boutique digital media company based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, recently won three state awards in the 2021 Pennsylvania School Public Relations Association (PenSPRA) “Excellence in Education Communication” contest via its work with the Bethlehem Area School District.

The PenSPRA Awards represent an annual Excellence In Education Communications Contest. Entries are accepted in a number of categories to reflect the scope of work often undertaken by communications professionals throughout the state of Pennsylvania.

Lehigh Valley with Love Media was involved in three of the The Bethlehem Area School District awards in the following categories and levels with links included.

Writing

Award of Merit

Air Products Salute to Diversity Awards: https://bit.ly/3csYpz0

COVID-19 and/or Crisis Management Category Winners

Award of Honor

COVID-19 Update Reopening Plan

Videos

Award of Merit

Bethlehem Area School District Employee of the Month

The full list of winners can be found at: https://penspra.com/contest-winners/

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About Lehigh Valley with Love Media

Lehigh Valley with Love Media is a multi-award winning boutique digital media company. Specializing in social, video, and live media, Lehigh Valley with Love’s network reaches hundreds of thousands of people each month. The Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast was named “Best Podcast in the Lehigh Valley” by LV Style and has surpassed more than 2 million downloads. We’re committed to serving and promoting the Lehigh Valley through new media!

About The Pennsylvania School Public Relations Association (PenSPRA)

#MysteryLights Earns “Best in Show” at American Advertising Federation ADDY Awards

Posted On March 10, 2020 By lvwithlove In Award, Blog / No Comments

Lehigh Valley with Love Media is thrilled to be a part of the team ArtsQuest put together that earned “Best in Show” at the American Advertising Federation – Greater Lehigh Valley ADDY Awards for the Musikfest #MysteryLights campaign!

Lehigh Valley with Love Media provided the aerial photography and video for the project as well as social media influencing locally.

Let’s do it again sometime!

Lehigh Valley with Love Media Wins Gold ADDY Award

Posted On March 5, 2019 By lvwithlove In Award, Press Release / No Comments

ALLENTOWN, PA (March 5, 2019) — Lehigh Valley with Love Media won a Gold American Advertising Award at the Greater Lehigh Valley chapter’s event at the Renaissance Allentown Hotel on March 1, 2019.

Lehigh Valley with Love Media won the award in the Online/Interactive Social Media, Single Execution category for the company’s work with Molly’s Irish Grille & Sport Pub’s “Tide Pod Shot” social media campaign, which received more than 6 million views and made multiple news and lifestyle reports.

A look at the little Tide Pod Shot that received more than 6 million views on Facebook alone

The ADDY Awards are part of the American Advertising Federation – Greater Lehigh Valley. The awards recognize the best of newspaper, television, interactive media and other advertising media in the greater Lehigh Valley area.

A GOLD ADDY is recognition of the highest level of creative excellence and is judged to be superior to all other entries in the category.

About the ADDY’s

The American Advertising Awards, also referred to as the ADDYs, is the advertising industry’s largest and most representative competition, attracting over 40,000 entries every year in local AAF Club (Ad Club) competitions. The mission of the American Advertising Awards competition is to recognize and reward the creative spirit of excellence in the art of advertising. Conducted annually by the American Advertising Federation (AAF), the local Ad Club phase is the first of a three-tier, national competition. A GOLD ADDY is recognition of the highest level of creative excellence and is judged to be superior to all other entries in the category. Entries that are also considered outstanding and worthy of recognition receive a SILVER ADDY.

About Lehigh Valley with Love Media

Lehigh Valley with Love Media is a multiple award winning boutique social media, videography, and public relations firm based in the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania. Lehigh Valley with Love Media has been at the forefront of local social media and public relations innovations, multimedia videos, consultation, and much more. www.LehighValleywithLoveMedia.com

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