A graphic saying CESA 8 won three national awards.

[Gillett, WI.] Cooperative Educational Service Agency (CESA) 8 proudly announces that CESA 8 Communications Services received three national awards from the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA). The awards were part of NSPRA’s annual Publications and Digital Media Awards competition.

Dean Leisgang, CESA 8 Director of Communications, was honored in the video category for an internal agency profile on the Project SEARCH program and an external project for the Gillett School District's superintendent search.

“Effective communication is the cornerstone of success. At CESA 8, we are thrilled to provide Communication Services under the leadership of Dean Leisgang, whose extensive experience and proven track record ensure exceptional results,” Dave Honish/CESA 8 Agency Administrator said. ”Whether enhancing internal operations or strengthening community connections, we are dedicated to empowering school districts with the communication tools they need to thrive.”

This is the seventh consecutive year Leisgang has been honored by NSPRA. In his career, Leisgang has won over 100 national and state awards for various communications projects.

CESA 8 was also honored for its internal newsletter, which Jessica Kaczmarek/Agency Administrative Assistant, produced with help from Nicole James/Human Resources Coordinator, and Leisgang.

“It is an honor to be recognized by NSPRA. The awards reflect our collective effort and dedication at CESA 8 to provide outstanding communication support to our school districts,” Leisgang said. ”Our goal is to empower districts with effective communication tools, and these awards inspire us to continue striving for excellence."

Entries for the NSPRA awards are judged within an entry category for organizations of a similar type and size. Each entry is judged on its overall excellence and quality compared to other entries in the category. Winning entries will be recognized during NSPRA’s Annual Meeting and Celebration of Achievement on July 14, 2024.

For more information on the awards or CESA 8 services, please get in touch with Dean Leisgang at dleisgang@cesa8.org.