MAY 7, 2025 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Kevin Christian, APR, CPRC, Director of Public Relations
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MCPS SHINES AT SUNSPRA
MEDALLION AWARDS IN ORLANDO
MARION COUNTY – Marion County Public Schools captured five awards at the annual SUNSPRA Medallion Awards of Excellence competition recently in Orlando.
The Sunshine State School Public Relations Association (SUNSPRA) hands out the honors to public school districts throughout Florida based on strict criteria confirming exceptional work in public relations, communications, marketing, and community engagement.
MCPS wins included:
- Supernova Award for the “New Bell Times 2024-2025” campaign. Only three such awards were given, and MCPS was highlighted for “a unanimous perfect score” in this highest award category;
- Radiant Award for the same “New Bell Times 2024-2025” campaign showcasing parent involvement;
- Silver Award for the “2024-2025 School District Calendar” in the Special Publications category; and
- Bronze Award for “What Went Right,” a marketing tool summarizing successes of the first day of school.
SUNSPRA’s president also honored MCPS’s Kevin Christian, APR, CPRC, and long-time director of Public Relations, with the inaugural “Lighthouse Award” for his ongoing commitment to mentoring others and “for being the guiding light that always leads our organization home.”
These prestigious awards highlight exemplary efforts in fostering community engagement and enhancing the perception of public education in Florida. Using innovative strategies and impactful messaging that resonates with the community and stakeholders, SUNSPRA awards underscore transparency, effective communication, and community involvement in the educational process.
For more information, visit www.sunspra.org or contact the MCPS Public Relations Office at 352.671.7734.
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MCPS 2025 honors from SUNSPRA
MCPS’s Kevin Christian, APR, CPRC, and Yamelie Gonzalez (both center) accept awards at the SUNSPRA Annual Conference in Orlando recently from Award Sponsor ParentSquare’s Valerie Ball (left) and SUNSPRA President Katherine Crnkovich, APR, CPRC.