Awards

2010 Award Recipients

Congratulations to the 2010 Winners of the MA State PTA Awards.

PTA Local Awards - Submit Your Volunteers Today!

Awards can be a simple and great motivator for your unit.  There are a number of categories that you can utilze to recognize your members. Please consider submitting and bringing as many delegates as you can to infuse your volunteers with enthusiastic outside recognition.  The awards will be presented by the Massachusetts PTA President for a great photo op to bring back to your school. All awards will be presented at the 100th Celbration on Saturday (April 10^th) at the JUNGLEPEX, 8 Natalie Way, Plymouth, MA.

Award categories are listed below. Simply type a paragraph or two for the award you are submitting.  You can either send it electronically or, if you are including back-up documentation, send it through the mail. Please complete submissions by March 8, 2010 (deadline extended).

Awards that Need No Application

These awards can be a simple and great motivator for your unit. Please consider bringing as many delegates as you can to infuse your volunteers with enthusiastic outside recognition. All awards are presented at the Annual Meeting - which is also the Spring Fling by the Massachusetts PTA President, for a great photo op to bring back to your school.

Outstanding Unit - Based on information sent in to the State PTA office, the winning unit will be notified by March 1.

Membership Award - Based on your membership increase this school year, we will provide awards to units in attendance at the Convention.

Most Delegates - This popular award is back! Based on the number of delegates registered for the 100th Anniversary Convention your unit will be awarded an awesome trophy to applaud your team spirit.

Carol Woodbury Leadership Award

Carol Woodbury was president of Massachusetts PTA from 1999 to 2002. During her term, she inspired units across the state to work together and form positive relationships with school administrations and the community. Carol continues to work on behalf of students, parents and teachers in Massachusetts where she works as a superintendent. Write a brief description of an inspiring leader in your local unit. Tell us what makes that person inspiring and how it made a difference in your school/community.

Award recipients will receive recognition in the Massachusetts PTA newsletter and/or our website, as well as at the 100th Celebration Confernece and Annual Meeting April 10, 2010.

Requirements

Mail, fax, or email the following information to Massachusetts PTA -- this will constitute your "application". All applications must be postmarked or email/fax dated no later than  March 1st. One submission per local unit. Applications should be no more than 1-page.

• Local Unit Information: Name, Address
• Submitter's Information: Name, PTA position, Email Address, Phone Number
• Description of why this person should receive a PTA leadership award
• Picture of the nominee (.jpg or .gif format or hard copy)

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Mail: Massachusetts PTA, 51 Kittrell Street, Springfield, MA 01119

Barbara Bailey Membership Award

Barbara Bailey was president of Massachusetts PTA from 1993 to 1995. During her term (and beyond!), she was able to help units manage memberships, bylaws, and conflicts. To commemorate her continued dedication to units across the state, we are honored to name this award after her. Describe a successful membership drive that your unit has completed durning the past year.

Award recipients will receive recognition in the Massachusetts PTA newsletter and/or our website, as well as at the Annual Meeting - 100th Celebration Annual Meeting and Conference on April 10, 2010.

Requirements

Mail, fax, or email the following information to Massachusetts PTA -- this will constitute your "application". All applications must be postmarked or email/fax dated no later than March 1st. Applications should be a TOTAL of no more than 2-pages.

• Local Unit Information: Name, Address
• Submitter's Information: Name, PTA position, Email Address, Phone Number
• Campaign Goals
• Campaign Timeline
• Brief description of the campaign
• Results
• Next steps

While a picture is not a required part of the submission, it would be very helpful if one is also submitted. Please use the following guidelines: include names of those in the picture and at what activity the picture is taken, send in .jpg or .gif format. Also please remember, that the quality of the picture will NOT improve when put into the newsletter or on the website -- please send the clearest picture possible!

Award recipients will receive recognition in the Massachusetts PTA newsletter and/or our website, as well as at the 100th Celebration Confernece and Annual Meeting April 10, 2010.

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Mail: Massachusetts PTA, 51 Kittrell Street, Springfield, MA 01119

Awards That Need a Brief Application

In a short essay, describe how your unit has used grass roots advocacy to improve the educational atmosphere for the children in your school or community.  Attach flyers or newspaper articles that are related. 

In a short essay, describe how your unit has utilized or involved fathers in your school or community.  Attach flyers or newspaper articles that are related.

Student Participation and Achievement Award

In a short essay, describe a student at your school who exemplifies and stands out among others of his/her peers, how they adopted and carried out the mission of the PTA and volunteered much of their time to bring this to fruition.

Send in one copy of at least 3 newsletters sent to your members during the current school year. If submitting a web site, please submit that site’s URL for review. This site must have that local unit’s name, as well as the unit’s officers listed.

Outstanding Programs Award

In a short essay, describe a unique program that your PTA sponsored.  Attach flyers or newspaper articles that are related.

This award recognizes volunteers who promote and encourage the essence of PTA in their communities…everyChild.oneVoice.  Members must be registered to accept award at the Spring Fling. 

This award will be given to a local PTA unit that has created and implemented a successful anti-bullying program within their school. Attach flyers, newspaper articles, school newspaper or any article that describes this program. Said program must be at least 3 months into its implementation at the school.

On Friday, April 9^th, at the Hilton Garden Inn, we want you to share any accomplishments that your unit has achieved during the school year. Presentations should be in the form of a tri-fold, standing presentation and/or a PowerPoint presentation. Pictures, press and creativity are welcomed. Awards for the following will be presented during lunch on Saturday, April 10^th, at the JUNGLEPLEX:

• Most Unique Accomplishment
• Highest Overall Outstanding Unit Display
• Best Originality and Creative Display
 

Instructions for Submission

Simply type a paragraph or two for the award you are submitting.  You can either send it electronically or, if you are including back-up documentation, send it through the mail. 

Please complete submissions by March 1, 2010.

These awards can be a simple and great motivator for your unit.  Please consider submitting and bringing as many delegates as you can to infuse your volunteers with enthusiastic outside recognition.  The awards will be presented by the Massachusetts PTA President for a great photo op to bring back to your school. All awards will be presented on Saturday (April 10^th) at the JUNGLEPEX, 8 Natalie Way, Plymouth, MA.

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Address:  51 Kittrell Street

                Springfield, MA. 01119