Joliet Community Members Receive Communications Award

Congratulations to J.D. Ross and Tony Contos for receiving a Distinguished Service Award from the Illinois Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association (INSPRA). The awards recognize individuals throughout the state who make a difference in their school communities by promoting public education and enhancing its programs and services.

This dynamic duo co-chaired the “Citizens in Support of District 86 Referendum Committee” seeking voter approval for a $99.5 million bond referendum addressing aging school facilities in Joliet Public Schools District 86. Thanks to the leadership of these gentlemen, 71.6% of Joliet residents voted in favor of the measure last spring.

“J.D. and Tony spent endless time getting referendum information out to the Joliet community.” said Joliet Public Schools District 86 Superintendent Dr. Theresa Rouse, “We are pleased they received this much-deserved recognition.”

Only 32 individuals and teams were recognized in the categories of Administrator, Board of Education Member, Community Member, Parent, Student, Faculty/Staff, and Team. School communicators from across the country judged the entries. Only those receiving top scores received awards.