Tyler ISD Communications was recently recognized among the best in the state at the 2026 Texas School Public Relations Association (TSPRA) Annual Conference in Galveston. The team earned one Best of Category award, nine Gold Stars, and nine Silver Star awards.
“Every member of our communications team works tirelessly to highlight the amazing stories of our students, teachers, and campuses,” Tyler ISD Chief of Communications Jennifer Hines said. “To be recognized by TSPRA for every entry we submitted is not only an honor, but also highlights the dedication, creativity, and collaboration of our entire team.”
Best of Category
Tyler ISD Annual Report - Annual Reports
Gold Star Awards
Tyler ISD Annual Report - Annual Reports
Caldwell Arts Academy: A Beacon of Excellence Among National Blue Ribbon Schools – Writing
Soaring on Wings of Purpose: Tyler Legacy Seniors Launch the Fly High Project – Writing
ECHS Graduation “Hi, Mom!” - Photos Other Subjects
Educator of the Year Banquet - Video General Event
Rose City Rivalry - Video General Event
Tyler ISD Foundation Grant Patrol - Video General Event
“It Was You” - Video Feature Story
Educators of the Year Banquet – Special Event
Silver Star Awards
Education, Leadership, and Legacy: The Bergfeld Family’s Tyler ISD Story – Writing
Tyler ISD’s Commitment to Safety: Destry Walsworth Takes the Helm as Chief of Police – Writing
A Decade in the Capital of the East Texas Republic - Published News or Feature
A Labor of Love: Tim Loper’s Legacy at Tyler ISD - Published News or Feature
Inspiring Excellence: Tyler ISD District Teachers of the Year 2024 - Published News or Feature
Project Search 10 Year Anniversary - Video Feature Story
Spirit in the Air - Photo Sports Subjects
Life from Within - Photo Academic/Classroom Subjects
The Moment of Achievement - Photos Other Subjects
TSPRA annually honors outstanding work by communicators in school districts, education foundations, associations, and organizations across Texas. Entries are evaluated in 57 categories spanning print and electronic media, including newsletters, programs, posters, reports, graphics, photography, video, electronic presentations, mobile apps, campaigns, events, and websites.
The Tyler ISD Communications Department is led by Chief Communications Officer Jennifer Hines, CPC.
Entries are divided into three divisions based on the number of students served: under 15,000; 15,000–40,000; and over 40,000. Independent judges score each submission on its own merit, awarding Bronze, Silver, and Gold Stars based on established criteria. Judges then select the highest-scoring Gold Star winners to receive a Best of Category award.
For more information, contact Jennifer Hines at Jennifer.Hines@TylerISD.org.