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CCISD Wins Big at State Communication Conference

February 26, 2005

League City, TEXAS— The Office of Public Information for Clear Creek Independent School District recently won numerous awards for excellence in public school communication. The awards were announced at the Texas School Public Relations Association Star Awards Banquet Feb. 15 during the organization’s annual conference in Austin.

The Clear Creek ISD Office of Public Information received 13 gold stars and 11 silver stars. In addition Joe Perez, electronic media specialist, earned two best of categories for the district’s news program “Get Connected” and the Clear Creek Education Foundation Prize Patrol celebration video. Carrie Ann Taylor, public information coordinator, was named Rookie of the Year by the association. Under the leadership of Public Information Director Karen Permetti, the District’s Office of Public Information has recently revamped its efforts to improve communication outreach to the District’s community.

Each year TSPRA, with more than 700 members, recognizes school communicators for outstanding work in both print and electronic media. More than 800 entries were received this year. Based in Austin, TSPRA is a professional organization whose members are dedicated to improving public education in Texas by promoting effective public relations practices, providing professional development for its members and improving communication between Texans and their public schools.

Awards of Distinction

Best of Category – Video/Cable TV News Release “Clear Creek Education Foundation Prize Patrol” – Joe Perez

Best of Category – Video/Cable News/Information “Get Connected” – Joe Perez, Karen Permetti and Carrie Ann Taylor

Rookie of the Year – Carrie Ann Taylor

Gold Awards

Annual Performance Report – CCISD Office of Public Information

Image/Identity Package – Clear Creek ISD Bond 2004 – CCISD Office of Public Information

Invitation – Laying the Foundation for our Future – CCISD Office of Public Information

Invitation – Veterans’ Day – CCISD Office of Public Information

Photo – Power Tools Make Powerful Learning Experience – Carrie Ann Taylor

Photo – Spoonful of Sugar Helps the Math Go Down – Carrie Ann Taylor

Published News or Feature – Building Education Bridges in English – Carrie Ann Taylor

Published News or Feature – CVHS Teachers and Students Build Steps Toward Success – Carrie Ann Taylor

Published News or Feature – On a HUNCH, Students Become Assets to NASA – Carrie Ann Taylor

Published News or Feature – What Parents Need to Know About School Safety and District Policy – Carrie Ann Taylor

Video – A Hero Remembered – Joe Perez

Video – Clear Creek Education Foundation Breakfast – Joe Perez

Silver Awards

Graphics/Original Art – CCISD Stadium Celebration – Joe Perez

Graphics/Original Art – HERO – Joe Perez

Image/Identity Package – CCISD Logo – CCISD Office of Public Information

Photo – School Bus Goes Crunch – Carrie Ann Taylor

Poster – Bond Dollars at Work – CCISD Office of Public Information

Program – All the Places You Will Go – CCISD Office of Public Information

Program – Veterans Day – CCISD Office of Public Information

Published News or Feature – Parents Can Reduce Back to School Conflicts and Fear with Minimal Fuss – Carrie Ann Taylor

Published News or Feature – Soldier’s Memory Lives Through Scholarship – Carrie Ann Taylor

Video – Clear Creek ISD Pep Rally – Joe Perez

Video – Teaching in America – Joe Perez

Source: CCISD Press Releases

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