Programs Contacts
Everett PTSA Council Chair: Jen Hirman  -  jhirman@gmail.com 
​WSPTA Programs Director: Kimberli Swenson  -  ptaprogdir@wastatepta.org
Washington State PTA Programs
Our Programs have been developed to support both the Mission and the Objects of the WSPTA. The programs are statewide in scope and benefit the children, parents and communities of Washington.
Awards of Excellence
Does your PTA follow best practices as outlined by WSPTA?  Do you have a great PTA website or send out regular newsletters?  Consider applying for one or more of the WA State PTA Awards of Excellence to highlight these achievements to your members and school community.  Award applications are due March 1, 2019 but are now available and provide a list of judging criteria and point values.  By reviewing the award standards early you may find that they also give your PTA Board ideas to improve upon the work they are already doing.  PTAs can earn either Bronze, Silver or Gold level for these awards with the exception of the Standards of Excellence Award which also has a Platinum level.
*New this year* Outstanding Newsletter and Outstanding E-Blast awards have been separated into two separate awards.
If you have questions or would like to see examples of applications, join us at the Nov 28 or Jan 30 Council Meetings to speak with our Council team or contact Everett PTSA Council Program Chair Jen Hirman at jhirman@gmail.com to have a Council member come out and meet with your PTA individually.  All PTAs are encouraged to apply!​

​Click HERE for flyer.
WSPTA Leadership Academy
Volunteer Recognition Award
Washington State PTA is a volunteer organization. The differences made in the lives of children are because of volunteers who are committed to being a voice for every child. In gratitude for many hours of service and training, the WSPTA Board of Directors created the Leadership Academy program. The purpose of this program is to recognize and acknowledge leadership skills attained by PTA leaders throughout all levels of the association. PTA leaders are encouraged to join the Leadership Academy program and submit their activity annually to create a record of their leadership in the association. 

The program awards leadership points for leadership positions held in both PTA and other educational committees, classes presented, conference attendance, and other WSPTA and National PTA events. The award recognizes four leadership levels from bronze to crystal. All levels are recognized with a certificate and a pin. Crystal awardees are recognized at the WSPTA annual convention each spring. 
  
More Information for the Leadership Academy, click HERE
Leadership Academy application, click HERE
View the point system pdf, click HERE 

Individual Awards
*   GOLDEN ACORN   *   OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR   *   OUTSTANDING ADVOCATE   *
*   OUTSTANDING STUDENT ADVOCATE   *   HONORARY LIFE MEMBERSHIP   *
PTA is a volunteer organization. Each year, PTAs have the opportunity to recognize and thank their volunteers through individual awards. The culmination of these awards is the Everett PTSA Council Awards Celebration. 

The Timeline and Tips document (link below) is a suggested timeline that will assist your PTA in organizing the nomination process, presentation and celebration of your Golden Acorns, Outstanding Educators, Outstanding Advocates, Outstanding Student Advocates and Honorary Life Membership recipients. Please keep in mind deadlines for nominations, ordering awards, and presentations. The Everett PTSA Council looks forward to celebrating your volunteers at the annual Award Celebration on May 15, 2019.
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​Council Timeline and Tips for Individual Awards, click  HERE 
​For more information on Individual Awards, click HERE.
​PTA store for award certificates, pins, and certificate holders, click HERE.