Each year, Northshore Council PTSA seeks to recognize individuals who make a difference in our Northshore community through its Council Recognition Awards program. Please take a few minutes and nominate someone you feel has made a positive impact!

Awards include:

• Outstanding Educator – individuals who go beyond the normal expectations of their jobs to make the learning environment fun, beneficial and challenging.
• Outstanding Advocate – Honors individuals for their continued and dedicated service to ALL children and a demonstrated commitment to speaking up for children in the areas relating to health, welfare, safety, and education of children and youth.
• Outstanding Service - this is the highest volunteer award given by the Washington State PTA.   It is awarded to someone who has gone beyond his or her own school community, job, or PTA in order to give dedicated volunteer service to children.
• Honorary Life Membership – Recognizes an individual who has contributed significantly to a PTA at the local unit, council, or state level. This special award can be given by a PTA unit, council, or region.
• Outstanding Student Advocate Award - recognizes students who have made significant contributions through leadership and service in their school and community.
• 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
  

The awards are presented at Council's Spring Recognition Event which is scheduled to take place on Thursday, June 6, 2019.
     ** The Golden Acorn award will be presented at the May 6, 2019 Membership Meeting.

To nominate:  please submit the ONLINE FORM or email Cindy Jensen with the following information by Monday, April 22, 2019. 

Note: It is okay if you are unsure what award to nominate someone for.  The committee will evaluate all submissions. Also, feel free to ask others to nominate your candidate!

Learn more about the Council Awards Program and past recipients!

As of January 1, 2019, the following Northshore PTAs/PTSAs have earned 2018-19 WSPTA Membership Awards:

Northshore Council PTAs/PTSAs have 7,546 members so far this year. We need your help to meet our Council goal of 8,600! There is still time to make that happen and to earn an award for your PTA as well! Think about what you can do to promote membership this winter and remind your community about the value and importance of joining PTA! Questions? Need ideas? Contact our Council Membership Chiars, Sherry Rudolph and Mary Khouzam.

Congratulations to the 10 Northshore PTAs that have won WSPTA Membership growth awards so far this year!

PLATINUM award winners have increased membership 20% over last year:
⭐ Bear Creek Elementary PTA
⭐ Moorlands PTA
⭐ Shelton View PTA

GOLD award winners have increased membership 10% over last year:
⭐ Canyon Park Middle PTSA
⭐ Sorenson PTA

BRONZE award winners have increased membership by at least 1 more member over last year:
⭐ Canyon Creek PTA
⭐ East Ridge PTA
⭐ Fernwood PTSA
⭐ Lockwood PTA
⭐ Timbercrest Middle PTSA

Keep up the amazing work!!! Remember that membership is year-round and these awards are ongoing. If your PTA has earned an award-- keep the momentum going and work toward the next level. And if your PTA isn't there yet-- keep at it and continue building awareness because every member counts!

If you have membership questions, are looking for ideas or need support, please contact our Council Membership Chairs, Sherry Rudolph and Mary Khouzam. They are here to help!

Awards season is nearly upon us!

Has your PTA considered applying for one or more of the Washington State PTA Awards of Excellence???  You are all doing GREAT work for your students, so you should participate!!!  There are some great benefits to applying for these awards:

• It is an amazing tool for your PTA to learn about best practices and gauge your success! 
  
• The judges will give you feedback on what you are doing well and areas for improvement.
• It can help lead your board for the following year.
• You can learn from what other PTAs across the state are doing by checking out the awards display at the next Convention.
• If you do win, it can help with membership.  Everyone wants to be a part of an award winning PTA!!!

Available awards include:

Find more information about awards at the WSPTA website: https://www.wastatepta.org/events-programs/awards/excellence/

Deadline is March 1st 2019.

Please reach out to your Council VP if you want help or guidance in applying:

• VP East (North Creek and Woodinville feeder patterns): Melissa Kline
• VP West (Bothell and Inglemoor feeder patterns): Marcilla Proudfit

We encourage you to consider applying for one or more of these awards!