The Alief Independent School District’s Public Relations Department earned a combined 13 Star Awards and one Best of Category award during the 2026 Texas School Public Relations Association’s annual conference held in Galveston from February 16 to 19. Kristyn Hunt Cathey, Chief of Communications, served as the president of the organization for the 2025-2026 school year and led the conference. Over 800 school public relations professionals from across the state participated in the annual event held during one of the most festive times of the year in Galveston: Mardi Gras!
We’re also proud to announce that TSPRA nominated Kristyn Cathey, APR, for the National School Public Relations Association 2026 Communicator of the Year award, a well-deserved honor recognizing her leadership, service, and commitment to the profession.
The team won the following awards:
Best of Category: Print Magazine
Achieve Spring/Summer 2025 Magazine
Gold Star Award: Print Magazine
Achieve Spring/Summer 2025 Magazine
Achieve in Spanish-Fall 2024 Magazine
Achieve in Spanish-Spring/Summer 2025
Silver Star Award: Print Magazine
Achieve Fall 2024 Magazine
Alief ISD Back to School Guide 2024-2025 (Combined English and Spanish)
Gold Star Award: Flyer 15K-40K Students
Igniting Innovation - Adelina Cruz
Gold Star Award: Logo, Trademark, Symbol 15K-40K Students
Superintendent’s MVP Logo - Adelina Cruz
Silver Star Award: Advertisement 15K-40K Students
Portrait of a Graduate: Defining the Alief ISD Student Experience - Adelina Cruz
Enroll Today: Showcasing the Heart of Alief ISD - Adelina Cruz
Silver Star Award: Video Feature Story 15K-40K Students
Meet Antonio Bravo: Olle Middle Teacher of the Year - Mike Alvarez
Somos Alief ISD: National Hispanic Heritage Month - Mike Alvarez
Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow: Celebrating Black History Month - Mike Alvarez
Silver Star Award: Video Promotional: 15K-40K Students
Innovate. Design. Inspire. Alief ISD STEM Education Video - Mike Alvarez