Updates to WSPTA Awards of Excellence

Want to Learn More? Take a Deep Dive Into AoE With WSPTA!

WSPTA Local PTA and Council Awards of ExcellenceThe WSPTA Programs Committee is excited to announce updates and improvements to all Awards of Excellence for the 2024-25 year. The committee is also pleased to share that a new Diversity, Inclusion and Outreach Award has been added!

If you are considering applying for an award this year, WSPTA highly recommends downloading award instructions and judging criteria (found on this page) now, to review the changes. The due date for Awards of Excellence applications is March 13, 2025.

Applying for a WSPTA Award of Excellence is easy; however, it takes some time to get organized. Look at all the awards, decide on which awards you want to apply for, and gather all the information needed to apply.

The categories are:

  • Newsletter
  • Website
  • Communication
  • Family and Community Engagement
  • Diversity, Inclusion and Outreach
  • Advocacy
  • Standards of Excellence

Maybe your PTA will be this year’s OUTSTANDING LOCAL PTA!

Awards of Excellence Deep Dive: Monday, Nov. 18, 2024 — 6:30 to 8 PM 

Has your PTA ever considered applying for a Washington State PTA Award of Excellence (AoE)? Not sure how to start or what the requirements are? The good news is that all PTAs in Washington state can apply! Click here to learn more about Awards of Excellence.

The AoE encompasses a variety of topics, including newsletters, standards of excellence, advocacy and more. Join us on Nov. 18 for an interactive webinar to learn the fundamentals of the AoE, including requirements, best practices, and the application process. Remember, an effective PTA benefits students, parents, teachers, the school and the entire community. By applying AoE criteria, your PTA can reach its full potential!

We’ll be discussing everything about AoE and answering any questions during our “Deep Dive,” which you can register to attend here.