The Leadership Through Communication Award, cosponsored by NSPRA, AASA and Blackboard Connect Inc., the Connect-ED®, honors those who recognize that communication is a critical component of leadership and exhibit an ongoing commitment to incorporating communication in their strategic thinking and daily operations. One winning school district will be chosen to receive $10,000, donated by Blackboard Connect Inc., to their scholarship fund to be awarded to a student or students majoring in communications. Deadline for award entries is August 8, 2008 . Learn more at www.nspra.org/ConnectEd08.pdf, apply at www.nspra.org/blackboardconnect.pdf and see past award winners here.