Bethlehem Area School District Wins Record 14 State Awards for Communications

Posted On April 8, 2025 By lvwithlove In Blog, Press Release /  

Bethlehem Area School District Wins Record 14 State Awards for Communications

This marks the most awards received by any school district in this year’s contest—as well as the most ever earned by Bethlehem Area School District in a single year.

BETHLEHEM, PA, April 2025 – The Bethlehem Area School District (BASD) is proud to announce it has received 14 awards at the annual Pennsylvania School Public Relations Association (PenSPRA) Symposium “Excellence in Education Communications” contest.

PenSPRA’s annual contest highlights exceptional work in school communications across Pennsylvania, recognizing and honoring projects that inform, inspire, and connect school communities.

BASD was recognized in a wide range of categories—spanning social media campaigns, video series, special publications, calendars, and the district’s Vision and Strategy Plan—during the 2024-2025 contest held at Penn State University in State College on March 20-21, 2025. The district earned two Awards of Excellence and multiple Awards of Merit and Honorable Mentions for its creative and effective communication efforts.

Awards of Excellence

Awards of Merit

Honorable Mentions

 

“Our team works hard to keep our families, staff, and community informed and engaged,” said Bethlehem Area School District Superintendent, Dr. Jack P. Silva. “These awards reflect the creativity, professionalism, and teamwork that drive our communications strategy.”

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.

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Bethlehem Area School District Earns Three National School Public Relations Association Awards

Posted On July 26, 2024 By lvwithlove In Award, Blog /  

Bethlehem Area School District Earns Three National School Public Relations Association Awards

BETHLEHEM, PA, July 2024 – The Bethlehem Area School District is excited to announce the winning of  three national awards from National School Public Relations Association’s (NSPRA) Publications and Digital Media Excellence Awards. 

The NSPRA Awards recognize outstanding education publications, e-newsletters, digital media programs, radio/TV/video programs, social media, infographics, blogs and websites. NSPRA uses experienced, award-winning professionals to evaluate entries. 

Bethlehem Area School District won an Award of Merit for its “BASD E-NEWS” newsletter that is sent regularly to the community, district, and others who have signed up. The newsletter highlights recent and upcoming events, showcases district videos or important social media posts, includes alumni highlights, and includes important information or district news.

The Bethlehem Area School District also earned two Honorable Mentions for their Hispanic Heritage Month video series and the announcement video for new Bethlehem Area School District Superintendent, Dr. Jack Silva. 

“I am proud of our Communication Team for their exceptional efforts in spotlighting the achievements of our BASD Community,” stated Dr. Jack P. Silva, Superintendent of Schools.

A full list of winners can be found at this link: https://www.nspra.org/Awards/Award-Winners/Publications-and-Digital-Media-Excellence-Winners

In addition, Barbara Clymer, Communication Coordinator for the Bethlehem Area School District, was also nominated as the 2024 Communicator of the Year, representing Pennsylvania at this year’s National Conference. 

Earlier in the year, the Bethlehem Area School District won two awards in the 2024 Pennsylvania School Public Relations Association (PenSPRA) “Excellence in Education Communication” contest, held in March at Penn State University in State College, PA. The Bethlehem Area School District also won three awards in the 2023 NSPRA Awards. 

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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.

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

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

Media Contact

Barbara Clymer

Communications Coordinator

bclymer@basdschools.org 

 

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

 

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Bethlehem Area School District Earns Six State Awards for Video, Social Media, Websites, and Crisis Communication

Posted On May 9, 2023 By lvwithlove In Award, Blog, Press Release /  

We’re proud to announce this in partnership with our client, the Bethlehem Area School District!!

 

Media Contact

Barbara Clymer

Communications Coordinator

bclymer@basdschools.org 


Bethlehem Area School District Earns Six State Awards for Video, Social Media, Websites, and Crisis Communication

BETHLEHEM, PA, May 2022 – The Bethlehem Area School District won six awards in the 2022 Pennsylvania School Public Relations Association (PenSPRA) “Excellence in Education Communication” contest, including awards for the district’s YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook accounts.

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.

“I am proud of the work our communications team does to inform the public of the achievements of our students, teachers, administrators and staff,” said Bethlehem Area School District Superintendent, Dr. Joseph J. Roy. “Public schools depend on the support of our community and the BASD communications team does a wonderful job of building that community support.”

The Bethlehem Area School District earned awards in the following categories and levels with links to the original projects included.

Social Media

Award of Excellence

Bethlehem Area School District YouTube Account: https://www.youtube.com/@BASDPA

Award of Merit

Bethlehem Area School District Instagram Account: www.instagram.com/bethlehemareasd

Bethlehem Area School District Facebook Account: www.facebook.com/basdschools

 

Website & Apps

Award of Merit 

Bethlehem Area School District Website: www.basdschools.org

 

Crisis Management

Award of Merit 

Continued Communication to the Public During COVID Pandemic: https://bit.ly/3VvDal3

 

Videos 

Award of Merit 

Dr. Roy Gets Santa Mail: https://bit.ly/3p691gg

The full list of winners can be found at: https://www.penspra.com/2022-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.

 

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