Red Deer Public Schools earns three national CACE BRAVO! awards
The division was recognized for initiatives spotlighting retirees, classroom complexity engagement, and its Fire Academy program.
Red Deer Public Schools has won three national honours at the 2026 Canadian Association of Communicators in Education (CACE) BRAVO! Awards, which recognize excellence in school board communications across Canada.
The division received a Coup de Coeur Award for its Retiree Spotlight series on Facebook, an Award of Distinction for its Classroom Complexity Community Engagement initiative, and an Award of Excellence for its Fire Academy program.
Superintendent Chad Erickson said the awards reflect the division's work in highlighting learning opportunities for students, listening to families and staff, and celebrating educators' careers. He added that effective communication helps strengthen ties with the community.
The CACE BRAVO! Awards, presented by SchoolBundle, are described as the only national awards program specifically designed to honour school public relations, communications, marketing and engagement work.
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