Recognize Someone Who Makes a Difference 💙
Do you know an incredible volunteer—someone who works behind the scenes or always steps up whenever and wherever they’re needed?
Is there a staff member who consistently goes above and beyond to support and inspire students?
Each year, the Woodmoor Elementary PTSA honors outstanding members of our community through three special awards:
Now is your chance to help us celebrate these amazing individuals! We invite you to submit a nomination for someone who has made a meaningful difference in our school community.
Nominations are due by Friday, May 15th, 2026 - Use the online form to submit!
Awards will be presented at the Woodmoor Volunteer Breakfast on Tuesday, May 26th.
Take a moment to recognize someone who deserves to be celebrated—we can’t wait to see your nominations!
PTSA is a volunteer-driven organization. To provide all of the amazing programs and events requires many dedicated volunteers. To encourage and recognize the outstanding work of volunteers, the Woodmoor PTSA provides multiple individual recognition awards to deserving volunteers.
Golden Acorn Award: Katie Meadows & Angie McNerney
Each year, Golden Acorn Awards are presented by the Woodmoor PTSA to volunteers in recognition of their dedication and service to the children and youth of Woodmoor Elementary and our greater community. Since the beginning of this program in the 1930s, more than 54,000 Golden Acorn Awards have been presented to volunteers throughout Washington state. Recipients receive a certificate and a contribution is made in their name to the Washington State PTA Scholarship Program that benefits students.
Outstanding Educator Award: Stacy Shires
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 or youth. An educator is not limited to a teacher and may be defined as a teacher, assistant, specialist, support staff, administrator or community member. Recipients receive a certificate and pin, and a contribution is made in their name to the WSPTA Scholarship Program that benefits students.
Outstanding Advocate Award: Catlyn Caldart
The Outstanding Advocate Award was established in 2004 to recognize an individual for his or her advocacy and commitment in helping to create strong policies relating to the health, welfare, safety and education of children and youth. Recipients receive a certificate and pin, and a contribution is made in their name to the WSPTA Scholarship Program that benefits students.
The Honorary Life Membership Award recognizes an individual who has contributed significantly to the development, growth, and sustainability of a local PTA or council. It is awarded to someone who has shown extraordinary commitment to the PTA’s vision and mission. Recipients receive a certificate and pin, and a contribution is made in their 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.
Take a look at our past honorees!
A PTSA Awards Committee will be determined to make the final selection of Woodmoor parents and staff members who will be honored.
The PTSA Awards are awarded at the Volunteer Appreciation event in June.
To learn more about these individual awards, please visit WA State PTA
