Awards of Excellence
The Local PTA and Council Awards of Excellence Program recognizes local PTAs, community PTAs, and councils whose level of effort in specific areas help them make a difference in their community. To participate in the Local PTA and Council Awards of Excellence Program, the PTA or council must meet the following standards:
- Be in compliance with the requirements of the Standards of Affiliation (SOA). If the PTA or council was chosen for periodic review, all requirements must be in order.
- The PTA must be up to date on membership dues payments to WSPTA.
- The PTA must have at least 25 paid members (or an approved waiver) by October 31.
- The PTA or council must have a president identified in the WSPTA membership database.
All submissions are due March 14, 2024.
If you’re unfamiliar with our submission process, we encourage you to read this blog to learn more. You may access the online application portal here.
Here’s a video on how to apply for Awards of Excellence.
Local PTAs, community PTAs, or councils may apply for the following awards:
Advocacy Award of Excellence
The purpose of this award is to promote advocacy at local PTAs, community PTAs, and councils by recognizing programs, projects, and activities/events that increase awareness of and participation in advocacy issues at the school, local community, council, region, state, and national levels. What does advocacy mean to your local PTA or council?
You may access the online submission form and start your application process early. We also recommend reviewing the materials below to help plan and prepare for your submission.
Advocacy Award of Excellence Information and Judging Rubric resource
Family and Community Engagement Award of Excellence
The purpose of this award is to promote family and community engagement at local PTAs, community PTAs, and councils by recognizing programs, projects, and activities/events that increase family and community engagement and involvement. What does family and community engagement look like at your local PTA or council?
You may access the online submission form and start your application process early. We also recommend reviewing the materials below to help plan and prepare for your submission.
Family and Community Engagement Award of Excellence Information and Judging Rubric resource
Outstanding Communication Strategy
The Outstanding Communications Strategy Award recognizes local PTA and council use of all forms of communication. Use of multiple forms of communication is important in reaching all of the membership and/or community served.
You may access the online submission form and start your application process early. We also recommend reviewing the materials below to help plan and prepare for your submission.
Outstanding Communication Strategy Award of Excellence Information and Judging Rubric resource
Outstanding Newsletter
The Outstanding Newsletter recognizes local PTA and council newsletters as they are an important and effective form of communication.
You may access the online submission form and start your application process early. We also recommend reviewing the materials below to help plan and prepare for your submission.
Outstanding Newsletter (Council) Award of Excellence Information and Judging Rubric resource
Outstanding Newsletter (PTA) Award of Excellence Information and Judging Rubric resource
Outstanding Website
The Outstanding Website Award recognizes local PTA and council websites as effective forms of communication.
You may access the online submission form and start your application process early. We also recommend reviewing the materials below to help plan and prepare for your submission.
Outstanding Website (Council) Award of Excellence Information and Judging Rubric resource
Outstanding Website (PTA) Award of Excellence Information and Judging Rubric resource
PTAs Taking Significant Action
The purpose of the PTAs Taking Significant Action Award is to recognize the accomplishments of local PTAs and councils across the state that present programs, projects, and activities that show significant originality, involvement, potential, usefulness, and results. These programs are things that other PTAs and councils may want to replicate.
You may access the online submission form and start your application process early. We also recommend reviewing the materials below to help plan and prepare for your submission.
PTAs Taking Significant Action Award of Excellence Information and Judging Rubric resource
Standards of Excellence
The Standards of Excellence Award is a tool to encourage the use of the best practices of PTA management. If your local PTA or council has not participated in awards, the Standards of Excellence is a great place to start. Participating in the Standards of Excellence could be used as a reporting tool for your members.
You may access the online submission form and start your application process early. We also recommend reviewing the materials below to help plan and prepare for your submission.
Standards of Excellence (Council) Award of Excellence Information and Judging Rubric resource
Standards of Excellence (PTA) Award of Excellence Information and Judging Rubric resource
Outstanding PTA of the Year
2022-2023 Recipients:
Hunt PTA 5.7.17 – Primary PTA of the Year
Henry M. Jackson High PTSA 7.3.95 – Secondary or Council PTA of the Year
2021-2022 Recipients:
Peter Kirk Elementary PTSA 2.8.45 – Primary PTA of the Year
Everett PTSA Council 7.3 – Secondary or Council PTA of the Year
2020-2021 Recipients:
Skyview Middle School PTSA 6.10.69 – Secondary PTA of Year
Mark Twain Elementary PTSA 2.8.65 – Primary PTA of the Year
The application process for the Outstanding PTA of the Year has been removed. Instead, the WSPTA Programs Committee will select the Outstanding PTA of the Year among recipients of a Standards of Excellence award.
WSPTA will select one elementary PTA and one secondary PTA (or council) for the Outstanding PTA of the Year Award. Each PTA will receive a $1,000 grant.