Council Award Winners

The Community Outreach Award recognizes a local group, organization, business or partnership contributing to and positively affecting the students in the Lake Washington School District, not limiting its outreach to a single local school community. The recipient demonstrates dedication to children through a long-term commitment to the welfare, health, safety and/or education of LWSD students, by offering outreach support, such as by monetary funding, product donations or services.

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.

The Outstanding Advocate Award recognizes and honors individuals for continued, dedicated and outstanding service in advocacy on behalf of all children, and a demonstrated commitment to helping create strong policies relating to the health, welfare, safety, and education of all children and youth.

A contribution is made in the recipient’s name to the Washington State PTA Scholarship Program that benefits students.

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. The recipient 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.

A contribution is made in the recipient’s name to the Washington State PTA Scholarship Program that benefits students.

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.

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.

A contribution is made in the recipient’s name to the Washington State PTA Scholarship Program that benefits students.

The Outstanding Service Award, the highest WSPTA honor bestowed by our council, recognizes broad-based service to children. It is presented to an individual who may have already been honored and who has continued to give dedicated and extraordinary volunteer service, while demonstrating core PTA values. The recipient works for youth 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.

A contribution is made in the recipient’s name to the WSPTA Scholarship Program that benefits students.

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.

A contribution is made in the recipient’s name to the WSPTA Scholarship Program that benefits students.

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.