13 Awards. One District Committed to Excellence.

The South Carolina Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association recently held its 2026 Rewards for Excellence program, celebrating exemplary works in the area of school communications. Ridge View High School collected seven awards and the Richland School District Two Communications and Strategic Partnerships Department brought home six awards.

 “We have made a deliberate commitment to elevating communications and marketing as a top priority, and that focus is clearly reflected in the seven awards earned. I am grateful for the outstanding work of my staff in ensuring our families and community remain consistently informed and engaged,” said Ridge View Principal Dr. Brenda Mack-Foxworth.

Ridge View received the following Publication and Electronic Media Awards:

• School Improvement Council Annual Report
• Event Host Training
• Bojangles Bash X Page
• Recruitment Magazine
• Athletics Website
• Info Night Script (Excellence in Writing)
• Choice Season Marketing Campaign

The R2 Communications and Strategic Partnerships Department received the following Publication and Electronic Media Awards:

• Activity Bus Drivers Video
• Attendance Line Adjustments Video
• Read Across America Video
• Centennial Celebration Video
• Off to a Strong Start! Video
• The Moore You Know Podcast, Episode 11

SCNSPRA received 374 entries for consideration in the awards program.