Submit your nomination today for the following:
Due Date: October 30th
The purpose of this award is to recognize the achievements of one outstanding administrator, teacher, or counselor each year.
Eligibility & General Information:
The nominee must be from a PTA-affiliated school in the Western Region.
The nominee must be a current PTA member.
Each unit may nominate one individual.
Past nominees are eligible, but former recipients are not.
The winner will receive a desktop plaque at the Partnership Dinner.
Nomination Requirements:
Send two letters of recommendation to the Awards Chair:
One letter from the PTA unit leader. This letter must emphasize the nominee's contributions to PTA and its success.
One letter from another faculty member or administrator from the same school or district. A letter from an administrator is highly preferred.
Letter Content:
Letters should detail the nominee's commitment to education and the methods they use to instruct and inspire students.
Letters must include information regarding the nominee's past and present PTA involvement.
Important Note: If more than two letters are submitted, only the first two that meet the above requirements will be read and considered.
Nomination Form: CLICK HERE
In keeping with the policy of Western Region PTA, the award may or may not be granted at the discretion of the committee, if in the opinion of the committee, there is no candidate meeting the criteria for the award.
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Due Date: October 30th
This award is given to a person or organization doing outstanding work in the Western Region community that benefits children and families and aligns with the mission of PTA.
Eligibility & General Information:
The applicant must be currently involved in making a difference for children and families in our community.
This award is open to both individuals and organizations.
The winner will receive a commemorative plaque at the Partnership Dinner.
Nomination Requirements:
No formal application is necessary.
Submit a single, detailed letter of recommendation.
Letter Content:
The letter must include the contact information for the nominee (person or organization).
The letter must provide detailed information about the positive impact the nominee has in the community.
Submit to Western Region PTA at Awards@WesternRegionPTA.org
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Due Date: None (recognition is tied to Partnership Dinner ticket purchase)
This recognition allows each PTA unit to honor an outstanding member who has made a meaningful contribution to their school community.
Eligibility & General Information:
When a PTA unit purchases four (4) Partnership Dinner tickets, it receives a fifth complimentary ticket.
The complimentary ticket is to be used to honor the unit’s Shining Star recipient.
One honoree per unit per Partnership Dinner cycle.
The honoree is recognized during the Partnership Dinner program.
Nomination Requirements:
No formal application is necessary.
The unit selects its Shining Star internally and designates the honoree when arranging the complimentary ticket.
Information to Provide (when notifying the Awards Chair):
Honoree’s full name, PTA unit, and role/affiliation.
Primary contact information for the honoree (email and phone).
Optional 2–3 sentence justification to be used for recognition at the event.
Submit to: Western Region PTA at Awards@WesternRegionPTA.org
A unit in good standing:
Officer Information is up to date in MemberHub.
Bylaws are current.
Membership payments are on time.
Filing of 990 current
Adheres to the Purposes and Basic Policies of the PTA.