Questar III BOCES Communications Team Honored with National Awards

Posted on July 30, 2025

Questar III BOCES Communications Team, L-R: Debra Bell, Dan Sherman, Brian Radewitz, Candace Krell, Adam Charbonneau, Jillian Shuhart, and Aaron Bogert. Not pictured: Thomas Esposito and Kim Vigars.

The Questar III BOCES Communications team recently attended the National School Public Relations Association’s National Seminar in Washington, D.C. At the event, Questar III BOCES was recognized for earning several awards for materials cultivated for our BOCES, as well as the school districts the Communications Department serves.

Congratulations to the Communications team, superintendents, schools, and districts on your award winning work!

Financial Publication Award of Excellence

  • 2025-26 Tentative Budget
  • Dan Sherman, Strategic Communications Officer, Questar III BOCES; Kim Vigars, Graphic Designer, Questar III BOCES

Newsletter Award of Excellence

Photography Award of Excellence

  • Welding in CTE
  • Jillian Shuhart, Communications Specialist, Questar III BOCES

Podcast Award of Excellence

  • The Future of Technology in Schools – Averill Park Central School District
  • Brian Radewitz, Director of Communications, Questar III BOCES; Dr. Franchini, Superintendent, Averill Park Central School District

Calendar Award of Merit

Writing Award of Merit

Video (produced in-house) Honorable Mention

Writing Honorable Mention

  • Financial Literacy
  • Gladys I. Cruz, District Superintendent, Questar III BOCES