CEA earned seven Mercury Awards for excellence in communications from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) for campaigns and materials that elevate CEA members and the teaching profession. Among this year’s awards was the highest distinction—Best in Show—for CEA’s Because of a Teacher campaign, featuring real-life stories of the positive, lasting influence educators have on their students.
“We’re incredibly proud to represent Connecticut’s dedicated teachers, school counselors, social workers, and psychologists and shine a spotlight on what they do,” says CEA Communications Director Nancy Andrews, pictured above right with CEA Advisor editor Lesia Day. “Because of a Teacher has earned numerous honors, including the prestigious 2023 Telly Award, and we are thrilled to see both our communications team and our members recognized at the statewide, regional, and national levels.”
Other work recognized by PRSA this year included CEA’s new logo and rebrand, CEA Advisor, Stop the Teacher Shortage campaign, Membership Matters booklet, Because of a Teacher video, and yearlong 175th anniversary commemorations. The Communications Department also includes Eric Ahrens, Stephanie Boccuzzi, Molly Ferguson, Laurel Killough, and Marcus Patterson.
