Golden Apple
Award
Show Support: Demonstrate that teachers, administrators, and campus staff are fully "all in" and unified with families in supporting the school community.
Build Partnerships: Highlight strong collaboration between campus leaders, teachers, and parent associations.
Encourage Engagement: Motivate local units to drive active membership and community advocacy.
Student Membership
Award
Empower Youth: Give students a direct platform to make their voices heard in school decisions.
Encourage Leadership: Inspire students to step up as active leaders on their campus.
Promote Inclusion: Ensure the PTA organization reflects the primary group it serves—the students.
Generations Membership Award
Multi-Generational Leadership: Encourage local units to build leadership teams that reflect and include multiple generations of family members.
Community Connection: Bridge the gap between schools and extended family networks to better support students.
Inclusive Governance: Ensure the experiences and voices of grandparents are active in school-level decision-making.
MARS Membership
Award
Encourage male role models: Motivate dads, grandpas, uncles, and male community figures to take active leadership roles in school support groups.
Diversify perspectives: Bring unique viewpoints and new voices into school boards and decision-making processes.
Break stereotypes: Show that active school and community volunteer work is inclusive and meant for everyone, not just mothers.
Bring People Together: Host intentional family engagement events that transform attendees into engaged volunteers and active advocates.
Fuel Membership Growth: Leverage community connection to naturally drive and expand local PTA membership numbers.
Foster Belonging: Create inclusive environments across Texas schools so that every family and student feels represented and valued.
