Ballard HS PTSA Awards 24-25

Announcements

Nominations Due May 9

BHS Parents, Staff, Students! 

Do you know someone who makes an impact at Ballard HS? Anyone from the community may submit a nomination for each person whom they feel exemplifies the characteristics for an award. A committee comprised of the Principal, PTSA President and one past Golden Acorn winner review all submissions. Send your nominations to Kim Flin; BHS PTSA President; President@BallardHighPTSA.org by May 9, 2025.

Please join us on Thursday June 12, at 5:30 p.m. in the BHS Library to celebrate the award winners their many accomplishments.

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PTSA Awards Categories

Golden Acorn Award

A Golden Acorn Award (school or community volunteer) is in recognition of a volunteer’s dedication and service to students. It recognizes volunteer service “above and beyond” in a particular volunteer role. Recipients receive a certificate and pin, and a contribution is made in their name to the Washington State PTA Scholarship Program that benefits students.

Outstanding Educator Award

The Outstanding Educator Award (educator not limited to a teacher may be defined as a teacher, assistant, specialist, support staff, administrator or community member) is presented to an individual who has made significant contributions in their community to enhance the educational outcomes of all students. Recipients receive a certificate and pin, and a contribution is made in their name to the WSPTA Scholarship Program that benefits students.

Outstanding Advocate

The Outstanding Advocate Award (volunteer or school staff) was established in 2004 by the WA State PTA to recognize an individual for advocacy and commitment in helping to provide information on health, welfare, safety and education of all youth. Recipients receive a certificate and pin, and a contribution is made in their name to the WSPTA Scholarship Program that benefits students.

Outstanding Student Advocate Award

In 2011, Washington State PTA created the Outstanding Student Advocate Award (student) to recognize student PTA members who have made significant contributions through leadership and service in their school and community. Recipients receive a certificate and pin, and a contribution is made in their name to the WSPTA Scholarship Program that benefits students.

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Award Recipients

School Year	Outstanding Educator	Golden Acorn	Outstanding Advocate	New! Outstanding Student Advocate
2023-2024	Daniel Valdez	Gloria Kruzner	Kelsey Fatland	Taiya Fletcher

1995 – 2023

School Year	Outstanding Educator	Golden Acorn	Outstanding Advocate
2022-2023	Trevor Holmgren, Kristina Katrel, Cindy Peterson, Young Wong	Carol Cheyne, Carrie Wallace	Brian Duncan
2021-2022	Sophiana Banholzer, David Furman, Jay Gillespie	Rachel Hart Rios, Jeannette Chen	None
2020 – 2021	Joe Bushek, Jan Drabek, TuesD Chambers, Vanesa López Madrid, Sonja Petersen	Linda Jweinat	Honorary Lifetime Membership: Carolyn Stalter
2019 – 2020	Robin Dowdy, Marie Lassley, Robyn Maddess	Heather Bioren	Outstanding Advocate:  Richard “Dick” Lee  Honorary Lifetime Membership:  Mara Lim
2018 – 2019	Kira Franz-Knight, Nell Niewiadomski, Melissa Baron	Mara Lim Jenny Peters	Joel Niemeyer
2017 – 2018	Sachiko Smith, Timothy Stedman	Sharon and Jeff Parker	Diane Taylor
2016 – 2017	Matt Lawrence, Jack Thompson	Diane Taylor, Mike & Jill Hansen	None
2015 – 2016	John Foster, Brittany Newell	Pam Dundas, Lori Bjorklund	Outstanding Advocate: Demian Godon Honorary Special Award: Lisa Fitch
2014 – 2015	Michael Broom, Oana Rus, Shelley Vertucci	Kim Flin, Ivan Lysene, Jenny Thomson	Heidi Bennett
2013 – 2014	Debbie Arthur, Lorie Buob, Joe McColskey, Eric Muhs	Lisa Fitch, Sue Verduin, John Verduin, Ron Wang	None
2012 – 2013	John Nygaard, Ed Herbert, Shawn Riley	Torii Guettler, Sue Rauda, Kathleen Marks, Doug Brownlee	None
2011 – 2012	India Carlson, Sandy Jensen	Betty Brownlee, Patti Kost, Ted Inkley	None
2010 – 2011	Ted Nutting, Sooz Stahl	Shawn Burkland, Sue Daley, Sue Redman	None
2009 – 2010	Julie Chapman, Alicia Hale, Courtney Rowley, Megan Vogel, Jill Zawatski	Kathy Bowen, Diane Darling, Suzanne Matchett, Cindy Peterson	None
2008 – 2009	Debbi Bower, Dewey Moody, Craig Nielsen, Michael Smith	Jerri Harden, Mark & Nancy, Ellen Elster, Lori Hingten	None
2007 – 2008	Michael James, Matt Lawrence	Michael Smith, Jim Vatn, Patty McVicker	None
2006 – 2007	None	Phil Brockman, Cindy Richter-Juarez, Lyn Porterfield, Mary Wong	None
2005 – 2006	None	Carol White, Donna Dwyer-O’Connor, Vivian Belcher, Toni Bukowski	None
2004 – 2005	None	Ann Farr, Debbie Geddes	None
2003 – 2004	Charles Chinn, Penny Pagels	Susie Wyman, Sue Gregor, Lorna Hamill, Rita Lambert	None
2002 – 2003	None	Laurie Ford, Diane Steen, Shelagh Bradley, Mary Kay Olson	None
2001 – 2002	None	Paul & Pam Plumis, Peter Maier	None
2000 – 2001	None	Josie Cleveland	None
1999 – 2000	None	Michael & Mary Banks, Christopher Angelos, Melissa Baar	None
1998 – 1999	None	Grayce Mitchell, Carbina Resendez	None
1997	None	Ann Bowden,	None
1995	None	Randal Anderson, Janice Blair	None

PTSA Awards 22-23

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PTSA Awards 19-20, 20-21

Outstanding Educator, Golden Acorn, Outstanding Advocates 17-20

Learn more about the Washington State PTA on their website.