Ohio School Public Relations Association upcoming events

2026 OHSPRA Spring Conference (April 23, 2026)

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

In Full Bloom: Growing School PR with Purpose
A two-day conference focused on school public relations, communication strategies, and professional growth.

Where:
Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris Hotel located at 409 Altair Parkway
Westerville, Ohio

When:

April 23 & 24, 2026

Please note that conference registration opens on January 5, 2026.

*Hotel accomodations can be made at this link: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1755793482456&key=GRP&app=resvlink

*Rooms in the OHSPRA hotel block are now SOLD OUT. Accommodations may still be possible outside of our group rate by contacting the hotel directly.

2026 OHSPRA Achievement Awards Ceremony (April 23, 2026)

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:15:00 GMT

Join us for the 2026 OHSPRA Achievement Awards celebration held at
Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris Hotel located at 409 Altair Pkwy, Westerville, OH 43082 in the Admiral Ballroom.

This event will be hosted in tandem with our 2026 OHSPRA Spring Conference. At the end of day one of the conference, we will host a meet and greet at 1:45pm outside of the admiral ballroom for guests of the 2026 Achievement Awards celebration. The meet and greet will include light appetizers and beverages.

Included:

Fresh vegetable crudité
Baked pita chips
House-made onion dip
Roasted garlic hummus
Tzatziki
Non-alcoholic beverages

The ceremony will begin at 2:15pm. All guests wishing to attend the ceremony should RSVP using this form. During the ceremony we will highlight and award the winners of the Mark of Distinction and Best of the Best Trophies.

Mark of Excellence winners will have the opportunity to pick up their certificates during this time.

For questions about the 2026 OHSPRA Achievement Awards please contact Mary Stephens at awards@ohspra.org.

2026 Spring Conference "Stems and Sips" Social Event (April 23, 2026)

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT

The Ohio School Public Relations Association invites all PR pros attending the 2026 OHSPRA Spring Conference to bloom with us during our evening social. RSVP to join us for a vibrant gathering at the Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris Hotel on Thursday evening, featuring a selection of heavy hot and cold appetizers, desserts, and beer, wine, and soft drinks as you connect with colleagues from across the state.

What to expect:

Beer, wine, and soda available during the social
Slider station featuring cheeseburger, cheesesteak, and caprese sliders
Pasta station with rigatoni, meatballs, and vodka cream sauce
Flatbread station with BBQ chicken and margherita options
Additional small bites including crudité, antipasto skewers, fried ravioli, and spring rolls
Assorted dessert bar

Wild Doves Floristry will be onsite to offer a hands-on experience, where registered attendees can build their own bouquet and take a little bloom home.

Please note, RSVP is for planning and communication purposes only; there will be no formal check-in. An RSVP is required to participate in the bouquet experience.