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 2022 Award of Excellence for Educational Communications contest. If you have any questions call the CABE office at 860-571-7446!

2024 Communications Award Official Entry Form 

 

2023 Communications Award Winners

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

Region 18 Public Schools
Social Media ( Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)

Honorable Mention
Westbrook Public Schools
Westbrook High School Promotional Video 2023

► Newsletter Award Winners
C.E.S.
The C.E.S. Connection Newsletter

Region 18 Public Schools
Wildcat News (online newsletter)

Honorable Mentions
Colebrook Public Schools
June 16 CCS News

Region 18 Public Schools
Focus-on-Education Newsletter

► Course Selection Guide
EASTCONN
Arts at the Capitol Theater Performing Arts Magnet High School
Program of Studies

Honorable Mention
Westbrook Public Schools
College and Career Pathways Program of Study

► District Budget Award Winners
Mansfield Public Schools
2023-2024 Budget Book

Thompson Public Schools
Public Support for Education in Thompson

Honorable Mention
Colebrook Public Schools
Colebrook School District Operating Budget and
Capital Improvement Projects

► Calendar Award Winner
C.E.S.
2023-2024 C.E.S. Calendar

Honorable Mention
Region 18 Public Schools
2023-2024 District Calendar

► Special Project Award Winners
Mansfield Public Schools
Tour Map of Mansfield Elementary School

EASTCONN
EASTCONN Infant/Toddler Conference

Honorable Mention
Region 7 Public Schools
Northwest Magazine

► Special Project (AV) Award Winners
Coventry Public Schools
Coventry Public Schools District Highlights 2023

Old Saybrook Public Schools
Strategic Plan Year 2 - Goodwin Domino Run

Mansfield Public Schools
Mansfield Elementary Video Visits (#1-#5)

Honorable Mentions
Colebrook Public Schools
2022-223 School Year of Fun

Old Saybrook Public Schools
Strategic Plan Year 2 in Review

► Website Award Winners
Region 18 Public Schools
District Website

Old Saybrook Public Schools
Old Saybrook Public Schools Website

Honorable Mentions
Mansfield Public Schools
Bus. App Video and Webpage

Derby Public Schools
Derby Public Schools Website

► Annual Report Award Winner
EASTCONN
Annual Board Update Publication

Honorable Mention
C.E.S.
2022-2023 Annual Report

► Computer Generated Projects Award Winner
Mansfield Public Schools
Report of Progress Presentation - Support the Whole Child
 

► Parent /Student Handbook Award Winners
EASTCONN
EASTCONN Head Start Family Handbook

Old Saybrook Public Schools
Emergency Action Plan for Athletics

 

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
New Britain Public Schools
Standout Staff Member and Standout Student Series

Honorable Mentions
Greenwich Public Schools
Mr. Aaron Johnson Takes Over Twitter

Norwalk Public Schools
Norwalk Public Schools Facebook Page

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

New Britain Public Schools
District Dispatch

Honorable Mentions
Fairfield Public Schools
District News and Information

Stratford Public Schools
Stratford Public Schools Strategic Operating Plan

► District Budget Award Winners
Glastonbury Public Schools
Glastonbury Board of Education Approved Budget 2023-2024

Norwalk Public Schools
Operating Budget 2023-24 Campaign

Honorable Mention
Greenwich Public Schools
Superintendent's Proposed Budget 2023-2024

► Computer Generated Project Award Winner
Glastonbury Public Schools
BOE Budget Presentation: Blueprint for the Future

► Special Project Award Winners
Glastonbury Public Schools
New Strategic Plan Webpage, Graphics, and Full Plan

Norwalk Public Schools
First Book 2023 Campaign

► Special Project (AV) Award Winner
East Hartford Public Schools
EHPS Convocation SY 2022-2023

Honorable Mentions
East Hartford Public Schools
EHPS Graduation Video 2023

Glastonbury Public Schools
Kaleidoscope of Language and Culture 2023 Highlight Video

► Website Award Winners
Glastonbury Public Schools
Careers Website

Stratford Public Schools
Stratford Public Schools Official Website

► Annual Report Award Winners
Bristol Public Schools
Bristol Public Schools Annual Report 2021-2022

Norwalk Public Schools
NPS State of the Schools 2022

► Parent/Student Handbook Award Winner
Danbury Public Schools
Danbury Public Schools Back to School Guide
 

► Calendar Award Winner
Glastonbury Public Schools
Glastonbury Public Schools 2023-24 Calendar 

Honorable Mention
New Britain Public Schools
Academic Calendar