Each winter, Lake Washington PTSA Council presents awards to outstanding volunteers, advocates, leaders and organizations from across the Lake Washington School District community. Our awards committee evaluates the nominations and selects winners to be honored at our annual LWPTSA Council Founders’ Day Luncheon.
Everyone—not only PTA leaders—is invited to submit award nominations for the following award categories:
Community Outreach Award
The Community Outreach Award recognizes a community group, business or partnership contributing to and affecting the students in the Lake Washington School District, not limiting its outreach to a single local school community. This group or organization has a long-term commitment to the health and welfare of our students by offering outreach support, such as by monetary funding, product donations or services. [Previous recipients]
Community Service Award
The Community Service Award is given to someone in the community who works on behalf of all children and youth, demonstrates exemplary commitment to all children’s well-being, and promotes high standards in education. This person believes in, practices, and encourages community involvement and service. [Previous recipients]
Outstanding Advocate Award
The Outstanding Advocate Award recognizes and honors individuals for continued and dedicated service to all children, and a demonstrated commitment to helping create strong policies relating to the health, welfare, safety, and education of children and youth. [Previous recipients]
Outstanding Educator Award
The Outstanding Educator Award is presented to an individual who exceeds the normal expectations of their job to make the learning environment fun, beneficial and challenging for students. Recipients of this award have shown great support for the development and well-being of students, making an impact that reaches beyond the ordinary boundaries of their jobs. An educator is not limited to a teacher, and may also be defined as an assistant, custodian, bus driver, administrator or community member. [Previous recipients]
Certificate of Special Service
Certificates of Special Service are given to individuals who have done an outstanding job in their position, project or area for LWPTSA Council. Recipients need not necessarily be a Council officer or chairperson, but may also include individuals who have given time and service to LWPTSA Council programs or projects. [Previous recipients]
Golden Acorn
A Golden Acorn Award is presented to an individual volunteer who has shown outstanding dedication and commitment in service of all children in the school community—not just an individual who has donated time to help in their child’s classroom, or a staff member who is doing a great job. It is to recognize extraordinary volunteer service “above and beyond” a particular role’s description. [Previous recipients]
Outstanding Service Award
The Outstanding Service Award, the highest honor bestowed by the Washington State PTA, is presented to an individual who may have already been honored and who has continued to give extraordinary volunteer service to children. The recipient works for children beyond the bounds of a job, PTA or specific school community; is concerned with all children; and is willing to work to help them achieve their potential. [Previous recipients]
Honorary Life Membership Award
An Honorary Life Membership Award is presented to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the growth, development and sustainability of PTA; and has shown extraordinary commitment to the PTA’s vision and mission. Note: Honorary Life Membership Award recipients do not receive a free membership in the PTA that gives the award; recipients of this award need to continue to purchase their own PTA membership annually. [Previous recipients]