Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 was recently recognized with eight communication awards in the Illinois Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association's annual communications contest.
The District's highest honor was awarded in the Social Media Campaign category, where staff were awarded an Award for Excellence for the Foreman Frankie campaign. Foreman Frankie is a miniature construction worker who visits ongoing District construction projects to showcase improvements occurring around Waukegan schools.
Judges applauded the Foreman Frankie campaign for being unique and informative, with one judge stating: “Super creative and informative. Attractive to the audience. On the mark.” Staff members Nicholas Alajakis, Mitchell Riportella and now-retired Director of Operations, Otis Hickman, were recognized for their work with Frankie.
Several other communications awards were won by District 60. A full list of awards, categories, and recognized employees can be found below.
Printed Newsletter: D60 News
Award of Merit
Nicholas Alajakis, Mitchell Riportella
Special Purpose: Bullying Bookmarks
Award of Merit
Tasha London, Mitchell Riportella
Video:
60 in Sixty
Award of Merit
Nicholas Alajakis, Mitchell Riportella, Kamika Hopkins Bey
Video
Community Time at Clearview
Award of Merit
Andrew Aiello, Kamika Hopkins Bey, Daniel Hill
Video
2019 Holiday Video
Award of Merit
Andrew Aiello, Nicholas Alajakis, Amanda Patti, Mitchell Riportella
Website
www.wps60.org
Award of Merit
Josue Cuevas, Tam Biesczcad
Writing
COVID-19 Updates
Award of Merit
Theresa Plascencia