Central 301 Honored for Communications Excellence
District earns three statewide awards from the Illinois Chapter of NSPRA
Central 301 has been recognized by the Illinois Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association (INSPRA) for outstanding work in school communications. At the 2025 INSPRA Communications Awards, Central 301 earned:
🏆 Award of Excellence – Homegrown (Video Series)
🎖️ Award of Merit – #DayOne301 (Social Media)
👏 Honorable Mention – In The Loop (Newsletter)
Each entry was judged by professional school communicators from across the country, recognizing creativity, quality, and impact in how districts share their stories.
The awards will be presented at the INSPRA Communications Awards Luncheon on November 14 at Maggiano’s Little Italy in Oak Brook.
These recognitions highlight the teamwork, creativity, and storytelling that make Central 301’s communication efforts stand out — and reflect the voices, faces, and experiences that make our district special.
About the Award-Winning Projects
🎥 Homegrown (Video Series)
The Homegrown video series showcases Central 301 staff who once walked the same halls as students and have now returned to serve their community as educators, coaches, and leaders. The series celebrates their stories of coming full circle — a testament to the pride, connection, and purpose that define Central 301. Since its debut, Homegrown has become one of the district’s most-watched video features and a source of deep community pride.
📱 #DayOne301 (Social Media Campaign)
#DayOne301 kickstarted a Central 301 tradition that captures the excitement, emotion, and energy of the first day of school across all buildings. Through photos, stories, and staff perspectives, the campaign reminds families that every school year begins with fresh possibilities — and that behind every student’s first-day smile is a community ready to support them.
📰 In The Loop (District Newsletter)
In The Loop serves as the district’s digital newsletter, bringing together highlights, achievements, and important updates from across Central 301 in one accessible format. Designed to celebrate our students and staff while keeping families informed, In The Loop has grown into a trusted resource that reflects the heart and progress of our district.
| ✨ Explore Our Award-Winning Work 🎥 Homegrown video series — Watch on YouTube 📰 In The Loop newsletter — Read on our website 📱 #DayOne301 and more — Follow Central 301 on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, YouTube and X (Twitter) |
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