The MEA Communications & Public Engagement team brought home eight national awards at the 2024 State Education Association Communicators (SEAComm) Conference Awards dinner in Philadelphia on June 23.

The ceremony recognizes communications excellence among NEA state affiliates nationwide.

Honors included Best in Show for publications (writing and design) and a first-time win for MEA Voice in the magazine category. Congratulations to Rachel Beyer, Shantell Coats, Zach Crim, Lisa Fox, Elena Helmer, Sharon Janes, Thomas Morgan, Brenda Ortega, Heather Palo, and Doug Pratt.

GOVERNMENT/POLITICAL AFFAIRS CAMPAIGN

Award of Distinction: PACtober 2023 Campaign

COMMEMORATION/TRIBUTE

Award of Distinction: Lowell art teacher’s paintings honor school librarian’s courage

PUBLICATIONS-MAGAZINE

Award of Excellence: MEA Voice

VIDEO-INTERNAL (SHORT FORM)

Award of Distinction: MEA Ignite

WRITING-FEATURE STORY

Award of Excellence: Award winner changes lives and longs to thank educator who saved him long ago

WRITING-NEWS STORY

Award of Excellence: Small district, big battle: Educators and community push back against extreme school board

WRITING-OPINION/EDITORIAL WRITING

Award of Excellence: Despite book bans and smear campaigns, I count my blessings

BEST IN SHOW-PUBLICATIONS

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