ANNUAL AWARDS
Do you know an amazing volunteer, a "behind the scenes" volunteer, and/or a "whenever and wherever" needed kind of volunteer that merits recognition?
Is there a staff member you would like to recognize for going above and beyond all expectations to benefit and influence the success of students?
Each year Woodmoor Elementary PTSA has the opportunity to recognize outstanding volunteers and educators. We do this through three awards: Golden Acorn, Outstanding Educator, and Outstanding Advocate Awards.
Now is your chance to participate in selecting our award recipients by nominating candidates for consideration by our award committee.
Please complete this online form to nominate an individual.
~Nominees must be a PTSA member~
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: Anda Carter-Palmore
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: Kari Stokes
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: Dan McNerney
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.
Golden Acorn Awards: Jill Benoit, Jennifer Homes, and Amy Robinson
Outstanding Educator Awards: Ann Delano, Nycole Swearingen, and Evelyn Romero Perez
Outstanding Advocate Award: Kim Skrla
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
