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    BHS PTSA Awards

    Ballard High School Outstanding Educator, Golden Acorn, & Outstanding Advocate Award

    The Ballard High School PTSA gives an Outstanding Educator, Golden Acorn and at times a Outstanding Advocate Award at the end of the school year.

    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 outstanding 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 Educator Award 2018!

    Principal with Teacher and Award  Group of Teacher with PTSA Award  

    Outstanding Educator, Golden Acorn and Advocate Awards 2016!

    PTSA Advocate and Golden Acorn with Joel   Lisa Fitch award with Mr Wynkoop and Joel Niemermeyer  

    PTSA Volunteer with Principal  Staff and Volunteers Award    

    Prior Award Recipients

    School Year

    Outstanding Educator

     Golden Acorn

    Outstanding Advocate
    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 and Jill Hansen,
    Diane Taylor
    		  
    2015 - 2016 John Foster
    Brittany Newell
    		 Pam Dundas
    Lori Bjorklund

    Demian Godon
    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,
    John 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   
     1999 - 2000    Michael & Mary Banks
    Melissa Baar
    		  
    1998 - 1999   Grayce Mitchell
    Carbina Resendez