PTSA Awards

Ballard HS PTSA Awards

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
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