HERMISTON — The Hermiston School District Communications Team has earned national acclaim, receiving the 2024 National School Public Relations Association Award of Excellence in Video Series.

The school district in a press release reported the recognition is part of NSPRA’s Publications and Digital Media Excellence Awards, which honors achievements in educational publications, marketing and informational materials (print and digital), video productions and broadcasts across TV and radio, as well as social media and website initiatives.

The award is in recognition of the communication team’s entry, “Beyond the Bulletin: Fri-Yay Videos and Reinvention of Community Engagement,” which Roger Pope, who the district described as “our skilled video producer,” produced in-house.

“Collaborating weekly with Roger on our Fri-Yay videos for our staff and community has been both an honor and a joy,” HSD Superintendent Tricia Mooney said in the press release. “Roger is among the most gifted individuals I’ve encountered, investing his whole heart into every project. I deeply appreciate our communication team’s dedication and hard work. Their relentless efforts to engage and inform our community are truly admirable.”

“This national award showcases the tireless efforts of the communications team in ensuring our staff and community stay informed about our schools,” communications officer Maryanna Hardin said in the press release. “Roger Pope is extremely talented; we are incredibly fortunate to have him be a part of the Hermiston School District. I’ve worked with Roger from my time as a communications assistant to my current role as the communications officer, and his creativity knows no bounds. It truly takes a team effort to achieve what we do.”