JUNCTION CITY, Kan. – The Geary County Schools USD 475 communications department recently received five national awards from the National School Public Relations Association, including one "Award of Excellence" and three “Awards of Merit” honors for its efforts in telling the stories and accomplishments of USD 475’s students and staff during the 2024-25 school year.
The NSPRA’s Publications and Digital Media Excellence Awards recognize outstanding tactical materials such as publications, newsletters, videos, podcasts, websites, social media and more.The USD 475 communications department, consisting of Matt Hoover, Ethan Melton and Margie Pinaire, took home the following awards:
• 2025 NSPRA Award of Excellence - Dreams Can Come True
2025 NSPRA Award of Merit - A Huge Fish Infographic
• 2025 NSPRA Award of Merit - A Fire Outside Photo
• 2025 NSPRA Award of Merit - Title Town: A Historic Season Infographic
• 2025 NSPRA Honorable Mention - Classroom Joy Photo