Helping Hands Award – Honors volunteers who exemplify the PTA mission in the service of students, families, and the community at your school. Nominees may include any member of your PTA/PTSA who goes above and beyond. They must be involved in and support your PTA/PTSA, have made a positive impact on the lives of children, and be dedicated to the mission of PTA (To make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children).
The “T” in PTA Award – Honors teachers, administrators, and certified staff who exemplify the PTA mission in the service of students, families, and the community at your school. Nominees must be a certified educator and a member of your PTA/PTSA. They must be involved in and support your PTA/PTSA, have made a positive impact on the lives of children, and be dedicated to the mission of PTA (To make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children).
Health Staff Service Award – Recognizes an outstanding school health care professional dedicated to caring for and improving the lives of all children.
Ohio PTA Achievement Award – The Ohio PTA Achievement Award honors those individuals who have rendered outstanding service to children and youth. Proceeds from this award benefit the Ohio PTA Memorial Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarships for graduating high school seniors across the state of Ohio.
Volunteer Certificates of Excellence (Advocacy and Family-School Partnership) – The Ohio PTA Volunteer Certificates of Excellence were created to celebrate the efforts of our members who take part in advocacy, family, school, and community activities. Ohio PTA members can earn one or both awards by completing the listed requirements. ACE requirements are in the left column, and FSPC are in the right column. Track completed tasks on this form. When you have met the requirements, scan the QR code to complete your final application online.
Membership Madness Award for the Most Creative Membership Campaign – The Membership Madness Award honors the work and creative efforts set forth by a unit Membership Chair and the Membership Committee. Many units develop and carry out exciting and successful membership campaigns each year. Ohio PTA will recognize the winning PTA unit during the awards ceremony at the Ohio PTA Convention.
NPTA Jan Harp Domene Diversity and Inclusion Award – PTAs everywhere represent parents, caregivers, educators and communities from all walks of life, which enables us to best achieve PTA’s mission to make every child’s potential a reality. In 2020, National PTA adopted guiding beliefs and definitions that articulate our commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion:
- Diversity is our strength.
- Collaboration must be inclusive.
- Equity drives our mission.
The Jan Harp Domene Diversity and Inclusion Awards honor PTAs that have put these beliefs into action. These awards recognize PTAs that best demonstrate outstanding achievement in the areas of diversity and inclusion, as well as efforts to end discriminatory practices.
