2025 Medallion and Golden Achievement Award Winners
Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Medallion and Golden Achievement awards! COSPRA’s Medallion Award recognizes superior comprehensive school public relations programs and campaigns grounded in strategic communication best practices. The Golden Achievement Award recognizes outstanding, strategic work as part of a larger program in school PR, communications, marketing, and engagement, regardless of your district’s size or budget.
Medallion Awards
27J Schools
27J Schools Communications Department
"Changing the Behavior of Opting Out of State Tests"
Special Communication Programs/Campaigns
Denver Public Schools
Denver Public Schools Communications Team
"Denver School Thrive Initiative Campaign"
Special Communication Programs/Campaigns
Denver Public Schools
Denver Public Schools Media Relations Program
"Media Relations Program"
Comprehensive, Strategic, Year-Round Communication Programs
Douglas County School District
Douglas County School District Communications Team
"Building Bright Futures: DCSD's 2024 Bond Campaign"
Bond/Finance Category
Durango School District 9-R
Karla Sluis, Durango School District 9-R
"Project Angel Flight: How one district transformed a negative-news nightmare into a new-school dream come true"
Special Communication Programs/Campaigns
Golden Achievement Awards
Adams 12 Five Star Schools
"Parent Leader Action Network (PLAN)"
Denver Public Schools Communications Team
"Attendance Every Day Matters"
Colorado Department of Education Communications Team
"CDE School District Social Media Takeovers"
School District 49 Communications
"Discover D49: The Magazine"