Red Deer Public honoured with national awards for excellence in communications

Red Deer Public Schools has been recognized with two prestigious BRAVO! Awards from the Canadian Association of Communicators in Education (CACE), highlighting the Division's commitment to excellence in education communications.

The BRAVO! Awards are Canada’s only national awards program dedicated exclusively to school board communications. The awards honour outstanding achievements in public relations, communications, marketing, and engagement within the educational sector.

This year, Red Deer Public Schools received the following awards:

• Award of Distinction in the Communications Project category for the Division-wide Open House Series, an initiative that showcased Red Deer Public Schools to the community. This project was led by Erin Black and Larissa Spendiff.
• Coup de Coeur Award for the Division-wide Truth and Reconciliation Video, a powerful project that contributed to truth and reconciliation education within the community. This project was led by Erin Black, Hayley Christen, and Terry Lakey.

Additionally, Erin Black received a Coup de Coeur Award for her role as an Alberta/NWT Regional Liaison for CACE. Her leadership in planning a successful regional conference, attended by 45 communications professionals from across Alberta, was recognized as exemplary.

“We are incredibly proud of our communications team for their dedication and commitment to telling the Red Deer Public Schools story in ways that resonate with our community,” said Chad Erickson, Superintendent of Schools. “These BRAVO! Awards highlight the importance of connecting with our community, creating opportunities for families to engage with our schools, as well as sharing our journey in Truth and Reconciliation. Congratulations to Erin, Larissa, Hayley and Terry, and all involved for their outstanding work in making a positive impact in education.”

CACE is a national association dedicated to advancing excellence in education communications across Canada. Its BRAVO! Awards celebrate innovative and impactful work that enriches school communities and strengthens educational relationships. Red Deer Public Schools is honoured to receive these accolades.