Lake Washington PTSA Council Awards
2024-2025 Awards Co-Chairs: Megan Selitrennikoff (she/her) and Brooke Gialopsos (she/her) — Email us at Awards {at} LWPTSA {dot} net
Each February, Lake Washington PTSA Council presents awards to outstanding volunteers, advocates and organizations from across the Lake Washington School District. All PTAs are invited to submit award nominations for presentation at the annual Founders’ Day Luncheon. LWPTSA Council awards include:
- Golden Acorn
- Community Outreach Award
- Community Service Award
- Certificate of Special Service
- Outstanding Advocate Award
- Outstanding Educator
- Outstanding Service Award
- Honorary Life Membership Award
Find descriptions of all award categories here.
2024-2025 Nominations Are Open Closed
The deadline for nominations (Friday, Jan. 17, 2025) has now passed, and nominations are closed. Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination, and we look forward to honoring our winners at our Founders’ Day Luncheon this year! Please email Awards {at} LWPTSA.net with questions or to submit a nomination via email. Nominations may also be submitted in person to the LWPTSA Council office in the LWSD Resource Center, or by mail to: LWPTSA Council Awards Nominations, PO Box 97039, Redmond WA 98073.
- 2024-2025 Nomination Form (Fillable PDF form to download, complete, and email)
- 2024-2025 Nomination Form (PDF to print, fill in by hand, and mail/drop off)
Questions? Contact Awards {at} LWPTSA.net.
Past LWPTSA Council Award Recipients
You Rock! Awards
The You Rock! Award recognizes LWPTSA Council PTAs in the district who— through time, creativity and community—help students build for the future by doing something new, unique, innovative, impactful, and worthy of sharing! Learn more about this award, including how to nominate a PTA.
Washington State PTA Awards of Excellence
Washington State PTA offers Awards of Excellence that recognize the fantastic work local PTAs do to support their communities through family and community engagement, advocacy, policy, processes and growth while following best practices. These award applications are due in March, with awards being presented at the WSPTA Convention each May. These include:
- Standards of Excellence
- Advocacy Award of Excellence
- Diversity, Inclusion & Outreach Award of Excellence
- Family and Community Engagement Award of Excellence
- Outstanding Communication Strategy
- Outstanding Newsletter
- Outstanding Website
- Outstanding PTA of the Year (No application required)
We strongly encourage our local PTAs and PTSAs to participate in this program, and be recognized for the excellent work they’re already doing! Visit the WSPTA Website for award descriptions and application forms.
Washington State PTA Leadership Service Awards
In gratitude for many hours of service and training, the WSPTA Board of Directors created a leadership program. The purpose of the program is to recognize and acknowledge leadership skills attained by PTA leaders throughout all levels of the association. PTA leaders are encouraged to apply for the Leadership Service Award (formerly known as the Leadership Academy) and submit their activity annually to create a record of their leadership in the association.
For details about this program, visit WSPTA’s website. LWPTSA Council encourages all local leaders and council leaders to participate in this program. It is a great way to create a record of your leadership development that can be included in your professional résumé, as you gain the skills to become a leader in your community. Applications are due in March.
Local Unit Awards
Many local PTAs create and sponsor their own volunteer recognition and awards in addition to taking advantage of individual awards available through Washington State PTA. Individual WSPTA Awards, which can be given by PTAs at the local PTA level, include:
- Golden Acorn
- Honorary Life Membership
- Outstanding Advocate
- Outstanding Student Advocate
- Outstanding Educator
We encourage ALL our local units to celebrate the deserving volunteers who are making a lasting difference in their students’ lives. Awards can be ordered through the WSPTA Store.