The award was established in honor of two educators who dedicated their lives to improving the lives of all children in our community. As part of this honor, we recognize two students from each school who display the characteristics of a humanitarian in their school and community.
A "Golden Acorn Award" is an honor given by a local Parent Teacher Association (PTA) to a volunteer who has demonstrated exceptional and dedicated service to the school community, particularly by going above and beyond in their contributions to the children and youth within the school district; it's a prestigious recognition for outstanding volunteerism within the Washington State PTA system.
The Washington State PTA’s Outstanding Educator Award Recognizes individuals who make significant contributions to the education of children:
Who can be recognized
The award can be given to a teacher, assistant, custodian, bus driver, administrator, or community member.
What the recipient receives
The recipient receives a certificate and pin, and a contribution is made to the Washington State PTA Scholarship program in their name.