School District Wins Three Awards from the Sunshine State School Public Relations Association

The School District of Lee County is proud to announce its award-winning Communications Department has just been honored again, this time by the Sunshine State School Public Relations Association (SUNSPRA). The School District was awarded a SUNSPRA Sunshine Gold Medallion Award of Excellence for the 2024 Impact Report and a SUNSPRA Sunshine Gold Medallion Award of Excellence for the 2024 Strategic Communications and Engagement Plan. The School District was also honored with a Sunshine Medallion Excellence in Communication Radiant Award in the Community Outreach and Public Engagement initiatives category for the 2024 Lee County Student Film and Television Awards.

"I am incredibly proud of our Communications team for their outstanding achievements,” said Irma Lancaster, Director of Strategic Communications. “These awards reflect the team's exceptional creativity, innovation, and focus on connecting with our stakeholders. It is this passion, hard work, and collaborative spirit that define our team, and I am grateful to work alongside such talented professionals."

Both the 2024 Strategic Communications Plan and 2024 Impact report were previously honored with Marcom Awards. The MarCom Awards recognize excellence in marketing and communications and is administered by the Association of Marketing and Communications Professionals (AMCP). Earlier in the school year, Hurricane Ian - A LeeSchoolsTV Documentary, was honored with a Suncoast Regional EMMY® Award.