- Outstanding Educator: The Outstanding Educator Award is presented to an individual who has made significant contributions in their community to enhance the educational outcomes of all children or youth. An educator is not limited to a teacher and may be defined as a teacher, assistant, specialist, support staff, administrator or community member. Recipients receive a certificate and pin, and a contribution is made in their name to the WSPTA Scholarship Program that benefits students.
- Outstanding Advocate: The Outstanding Advocate Award was established in 2004 to recognize an individual for their advocacy and commitment in helping to create strong policies relating to the health, welfare, safety and education of children and youth. Recipients receive a certificate and pin, and a contribution is made in their name to the WSPTA Scholarship Program that benefits students.
- Golden Acorn: A Golden Acorn Award is presented to a school or community volunteer in recognition of their dedication and service to children and youth. Since the beginning of this program in the 1930s, more than 54,000 Golden Acorn Awards have been presented to volunteers throughout Washington state. Recipients receive a certificate and pin, and a contribution is made in their name to the Washington State PTA Scholarship Program that benefits students.
- Outstanding Student Advocate The Outstanding Student Advocate Award recognizes a student who has made significant contributions through leadership and service in their school and community.
If you know of someone who deserves to be recognized in one of these ways, please submit your nomination by Wednesday, April 30.
For more information on how Washington state PTSAs recognize their volunteers visit