Bonnie B. Carney Award of Excellence for Educational Communications

In recognition of the good work that is being done on a daily basis, CABE established the Awards of Excellence for Educational Communications in 1975.  Effective communications with parents and taxpayers in a school district is a very significant part of the district's operation.  It is important for the community to be aware of the exciting activities and events taking place in our schools each day.

In 2016 the award was renamed in honor of longtime CABE staff member Bonnie B. Carney, who spent much of her 47 years at CABE focused on communications.

Congratulations to the school districts which won awards in CABE's Award of Excellence for Educational Communications contest. If you have any questions call the CABE office at 860-571-7446! 

 

2024 Communications Award Winners

UNDER 2000 ADM
► Social Media Award Winners
C.E.S.
Cooperative Educational Services Social Media

Lebanon Public Schools
Lebanon Public Schools Social Media 

Suffield Public Schools
Suffield Public Schools Facebook 

Honorable Mention
Region 18 Public Schools
Region 18 Public Schools Social Media 

► Newsletter Award Winners
Lebanon Public Schools 
Superintendent Update

Region 18 Public Schools
Focus on Education

Honorable Mentions
Canton Public Schools
Canton Schools Community Connection

C.E.S.
C.E.S. Connection Newsletter

Derby Public Schools
Derby Board of Education Community Newsletter

► Course Selection Guide
Westbrook Public Schools
Program of Studies and Career Pathways

► District Budget Award Winners
Canton Public Schools
FY 2024-2025 Canton Public Schools Budget

Lebanon Public Schools
Lebanon Budget 2024-2025

Region 18 Public Schools
District Budget Book

Stafford Public Schools
Budget Myth vs. Fact

► Calendar Award Winner
C.E.S.
2024-2025 C.E.S. District Calendar

Honorable Mention
Region 18 Public Schools
2024-2025 District Calendar

► Special Project Award Winners
EASTCONN
EASTCONN Mobile Manufacturing Lab

Honorable Mention
Granby Public Schools
Communications Plan 2024-2027

Derby Public Schools
Derby Public Schools Strategic Plan

Region 18 Public Schools
Staff Profiles

Stafford Public Schools
Stafford Board of Education 411

► Special Project (AV) Award Winners
Coventry Public Schools
Why Do I Love Coventry Public Schools 

Honorable Mentions
Old Saybrook Public Schools
2023-2024 Strategic Plan End of Year Video

Old Saybrook Public Schools
Digital Electronics

► Website Award Winners
Lebanon Public Schools
District Website Development

Honorable Mentions
Region 18 Public Schools
District Website

Westbrook Public Schools
Westbrook Public Schools Portrait of a Graduate Website

► Annual Report Award Winner
C.E.S.
2023-2024 Annual Report
 

► Parent /Student Handbook Award Winners
Derby Public Schools
Derby High School Student Handbook 2023-2024

Stafford Public Schools
Board of Education Student Representative Roles and Responsibilities

 

2000 - 5000 ADM
► Social Media Award Winners
Berlin Public Schools
Berlin High School - Social Media (Instagram)

Brookfield Schools
Social Media

Plainville Community Schools
 Linden Street School Principal's Twitter Account

Honorable Mentions
Bloomfield Public Schools
Bloomfield Public Schools Social Media  Platforms

Plainville Community Schools
Plainville Community Schools District Twitter Account

► Newsletter Award Winners
Plainville Community Schools
 Plainville Board of Education Community Letter Newsletter

Plainville Community Schools
Toffolon Tiger Tidbits Newsletter

Ridgefield Public Schools
RPS Update

Honorable Mentions
Newington Public Schools
JWMS Summer Update 23-24

Plainville Community Schools
Middle School Monthly E-Newsletter

Plainville Community Schools
Unplugged - Energy Conservation Newsletter
 

► Calendar Award Winner
New Fairfield Public Schools
New Fairfield Public Schools Calendar and Guide 2023-24

Honorable Mention
Brookfield Public Schools
District Calendar for 2023-2024 School Year

► District Budget Award Winner
Middletown Public Schools
2024 Superintendent's Proposed Budget

Honorable Mentions
Ridgefield Public Schools
Ridgefield Board of Education 2023-24 Budget Book

Windham Public Schools
2023-24 Board of Education's Recommended Budget
 

► Course Selection Guide 
Honorable Mentions
Plainville Community Schools
Plainville Adult and Continuing Education Program Guide

Suffield Public Schools
Suffield High School Selection Manual - Live

 ► Parent/Student Handbook Award Winner
Newington Public Schools
JWMS Student Handbook

Honorable Mention
Newington Public Schools
2022-2023 Newington High School Student Handbook

► Computer Generated Project Award Winner
Plainville Community Schools
 School Business Community Partnership Program E-Newsletter

Honorable Mention
Plainville Community Schools
Plainville Community Schools Budget Infographic

► Special Project Award Winners
East Lyme Public Schools
East Lyme High School Pathways Program

Plainville Community Schools
Toffolon Internal Updates and Information Staff Newsletter

Vernon Public Schools
Board of Education Member Handbook

Wilton Public Schools
 Farmers Market 2023

Wilton Public Schools
 Morning Warrior - Episode 1

Windsor Public Schools
Coffee Talk with Dr. Hill

Windsor Public Schools
"Chat and Chill with Supt. Hill" Podcast

Honorable Mentions
Brookfield Public Schools
Going Green

Brookfield Public Schools
State of the District

Brookfield Public Schools
Establishing the Baseline

Cheshire Public Schools
Convocation 2023

Plainville Community Schools
Middle School of Plainville School Improvement Plan

Ridgefield Public Schools
Ridgefield Tiger Talk

Vernon Public Schools
School Brochures

Vernon Public Schools
Billboards

► Special Project (AV) Award Winners
Bethel Public Schools
What I Love About Bethel Public Schools Promo

Newington Public Schools
All Things Live Stream

Newington Public Schools
WKMS - School Broadcast News

Wilton Public Schools
#Just Drive 2023

Honorable Mentions
Berlin Public Schools
BHS Report - Career Connected Learning

Bethel Public Schools
Bethel Turf Fields - Thank You for Your Support

Suffield Public Schools
Kindergarten Experience

Wilton Public Schools
AI CHAT- Is It a Concern...

► Website Award Winners
Madison Public Schools
District Website

Newington Public Schools
ParentSquare Resource Website

Newington Public Schools
Office of Equity and Inclusion Website

Honorable Mentions
Bloomfield Public Schools
Bloomfield Public Schools Website

Plainville Community Schools
Plainville Community Schools District Website

Wolcott Public Schools
Updated Wolcott Public Schools Website

OVER 5000 ADM
►Social Media Award Winner
Fairfield Public Schools
Fairfield Public Schools Social Media

Greenwich Public Schools
Eastern Middle School's Gater Walk Takes Over Social Media

Norwalk Public Schools
Women's History Month

Norwalk Public Schools
Why I Teach

Norwalk Public Schools
Long -Tenured Teacher Celebration

Honorable Mentions
Norwalk Public Schools
Norwalk Public Schools Facebook Page

Norwalk Public Schools
Norwalk Public Schools Instagram

►Newsletter Award Winners
East Hartford Public Schools
East Hartford Pride Newsletter

Glastonbury Public Schools
Staff Newsletters

Greenwich Public Schools
GPS District Digest

Honorable Mentions
Fairfield Public Schools
Monthly District Newsletter

Norwalk Public Schools
Newsletter Story - Silvermine 3rd Grader Inspired by Mayor's Hearing Aid

► District Budget Award Winners
Danbury Public Schools
2024-2025 Board of Education Annual Budget 

Glastonbury Public Schools
Glastonbury Board of Education Approved Budget 2024-2025

Norwalk Public Schools
Budget in Brief

Honorable Mention
Fairfield Public Schools
Board of Education Proposed Budget 2024-2025

Meriden Public Schools
 Budget Overview 2024-2025

► Computer Generated Project Award Winner
Glastonbury Public Schools
BOE Budget Presentation: The Changing Times

Norwalk Public Schools
21 Strong

Norwalk Public Schools
Hola Familia

► Special Project Award Winners
Danbury Public Schools
Welcome Packet

Glastonbury Public Schools
Random Acts of Kindness Bingo Staff Initiative

Greenwich Public Schools
2024 Community Service Awards

Norwalk Public Schools
First Book 2024 Campaign

Honorable Mentions
Norwalk Public Schools
Impact Report

► Special Project (AV) Award Winner
East Hartford Public Schools
Inside East Hartford Middle School

Glastonbury Public Schools
Professional Learning Day Internal Staff Website

Norwalk Public Schools
Inside NPS

Honorable Mentions
East Hartford Public Schools
EHPS Staff Spotlight Video Series

Norwalk Public Schools
Tough for a Girl

► Website Award Winners
Fairfield Public Schools
 Website Redesign

Norwalk Public Schools
Family Center Website

Honorable Mentions
Norwalk Public Schools
School Based Health and Wellness Center Website

Norwalk Public Schools
School Construction Website

Norwalk Public Schools
District News Website

► Annual Report Award Winners
Norwalk Public Schools
NPS State of the Schools 2023

► Calendar Award Winner
Glastonbury Public Schools
Glastonbury Public Schools 2024-25 Community Calendar 

► Course Selection Guide Award Winner
Norwalk Public Schools
Norwalk Public Schools Choice - Course Selection Guide