PTSA Awards
Ballard HS PTSA Awards
Nominate a BHS Staff Member or Parent Volunteer
Calling everyone in the Ballard HS Community! Do you know a BHS Staff Member or Volunteer who makes an outstanding impact at Ballard? Every year, the BHS PTSA gives out recognition awards at our year-end June General Meeting. Please email PTSA President Gloria Kruzner at bhs.ptsa.pres@gmail.com your nominations recommendation, along with a few details why you’ve chosen them, through Friday, May 12. Winners will be celebrated at our 7 p.m. June 1 General Meeting in the Library.
Golden Acorn
The Golden Acorn Award is offered by the Washington State PTA in recognition of a volunteer(s) for his/her dedication and service to children and youth. It recognizes volunteer service “above and beyond” a particular job description.
Outstanding Educator
The Outstanding Educator Award recognizes educators who provide outstanding educational opportunities for children and youth that are beyond the normal scope of their jobs, to make the learning environment fun, beneficial, and challenging.
Outstanding Advocate
Established in 2004 by the WA State PTA, the Outstanding Advocate Award recognizes and honors an individual for continued and dedicated service to ALL children, and a demonstrated commitment to helping create strong policies relating to the health, welfare, safety, and education of children and youth.
We like to acknowledge people that have not been recognized in the recent past. Recipients receive a certificate and pin, and a contribution is made in their name to the WA State PTA Scholarship Program.
Prior Award Recipients
| School Year | Outstanding Educator | Golden Acorn | Outstanding Advocate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | Sophiana Banholzer, David Furman, Jay Gillespie | Rachel Hart-Rios, Jeannette Chen | N/A |
| 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 | Mike & Jill Hansen, Diane Taylor | 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 2021-22
PTSA Awards 2020-21
Outstanding Educators, Golden Acorn Award 2017-18, 2019
Outstanding Educators, Golden Acorns and Advocate Awards 2015-16
