Case Study for:
Excellence in Teaching Awards

 The Company

The Excellence in Teaching Awards is an inspiring program dedicated to honoring educators who go above and beyond in their schools and communities. By spotlighting excellence in the classroom, the initiative encourages professional development, uplifts the teaching profession, and makes a measurable impact on the lives of students throughout South Carolina.

 The Challenge

The program needed a website that would serve as a showcase for the awards, especially at the start of the school year, just after Labor Day. The challenge was capturing and showcasing the right content and visuals to position the awards as prestigious, professional, and community-driven. The site needed to feel celebratory while remaining polished and straightforward, ensuring teachers and schools could quickly understand and engage with the program.

 The Process

Colophon worked closely with truematter to bring the project from concept to launch:

• Designed and built a streamlined website co-branded with the new MeetingStreetSchools.org that communicates the mission and highlights the award structure.
• Integrated visual storytelling, balancing celebratory photography with clean design for clarity and impact.
• Structured the site according to best practices, ensuring the program is easy to navigate and accessible across devices.
• Delivered content architecture, helping the program maintain a professional, credible presence while keeping focus on educators.

 The Solution

The finished ExcellenceInTeachingAwards.org is a proud digital home for the program. Simple, clean, and celebratory, it positions the awards as a marquee initiative in South Carolina education. Teachers, administrators, and community members can now easily understand the program’s purpose, explore honorees, and share in the celebration of outstanding educators.

For Colophon, this project represents more than a website launch — it’s an opportunity to support nonprofits and educational organizations that make Charleston and South Carolina better places to live. With Search Engine Optimization and modern development baked in, the site ensures the program’s impact reaches as far as possible.

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