Ballard High School Outstanding Educator, Golden Acorn, & Outstanding Advocate Award
NEW! It's Awards Time Again at BHS!
Every year, the BHS PTSA gives out Outstanding Educator and Volunteer Golden Acorn awards. Do you know a teacher, staff member or volunteer that goes out of their way to make an outstanding impact?
Email PTSA President Gloria Kruzner your 2020-21 nominees, along with a few details why you've chosen them, at bhs.ptsa.pres@gmail.com.
We're accepting nominees through Mon, May 17. Mark your calendars: Winners will be announced and celebrated at our 7 p.m. June 10 PTSA Awards General Meeting on Microsoft Teams.
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 try 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.
Outstanding Educators Awards, Golden Acorn and Advocate 2019-20!
2019-20 | PTSA Awards
1. Outstanding BHS Advocate Dick Lee (top to bottom, left to right)
2. Legislative Liaison Brian Duncan
3. Golden Acorn Heather Bioren
4. Honorary Lifetime PTSA Membership Mara Lim
2019-20 | PTSA Outstanding Educators Math Teacher: Marie Lassley, Social Studies Teacher (BHS Parent) Robin Dowdy and Special Education Teacher/Unified Head Coach: Robyn Maddess. Congrats to all and thanks for their dedication!
Outstanding Educators, Golden Acorn Award 2017-18
Outstanding Educators, Golden Acorns and Advocate Awards 2015-16!
Prior Award Recipients
School Year
|
Outstanding Educator
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Golden Acorn
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Outstanding Advocate
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| 2019 - 2020 |
Robin Dowdy
Marie Lassley
Robyn Maddess
|
Heather Bioren
|
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
|
|
| 2015 - 2016 |
John Foster
Brittany Newell
|
Pam Dundas
Lori Bjorklund
|
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
|
|
| 2012 - 2013 |
John Nygaard
Ed Herbert
Shawn Riley |
Torii Guettler
Sue Rauda,
Kathleen Marks,
Doug Brownlee |
|
| 2011 - 2012 |
India Carlson
Sandy Jensen |
Betty Brownlee,
Patti Kost, Ted Inkley |
|
| 2010 - 2011 |
Ted Nutting
Sooz Stahl
|
Shawn Burkland,
Sue Daley, Sue Redman |
|
| 2009 - 2010 |
Julie Chapman
Alicia Hale
Courtney Rowley
Megan Vogel
Jill Zawatski |
Kathy Bowen
Diane Darling
Suzanne Matchett
Cindy Peterson |
|
| 2008 - 2009 |
Debbi Bower
Dewey Moody
Craig Nielsen
Michael Smith |
Jerri Harden
Mark & Nancy Ellen Elster
Lori Hingten
|
|
| 2007 - 2008 |
Michael James
Matt Lawrence |
Michael Smith
Jim Vatn
Patty McVicker |
|
| 2006 - 2007 |
|
Phil Brockman
Cindy Richter-Juarez
Lyn Porterfield
Mary Wong |
|
| 2005 - 2006 |
|
Carol White
Donna Dwyer-O’Connor
Vivian Belcher
Toni Bukowski
|
|
| 2004 - 2005 |
|
Ann Farr,
Debbie Geddes |
|
| 2003 - 2004 |
Charles Chinn
Penny Pagels |
Susie Wyman
Sue Gregor
Lorna Hamill
Rita Lambert |
|
| 2002 - 2003 |
|
Laurie Ford
Diane Steen
Shelagh Bradley
Mary Kay Olson
|
|
| 2001 - 2002 |
|
Paul & Pam Plumis
Peter Maier |
|
| 2000 - 2001 |
|
Josie Cleveland |
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| 1999 - 2000 |
|
Michael & Mary Banks
Christopher Angelos
Melissa Baar
|
|
| 1998 - 1999 |
|
Grayce Mitchell
Carbina Resendez |
|
| 1997 |
|
Ann Bowden |
|
| 1995 |
|
Randal Anderson
Janice Blair |
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