Awards That Need a Brief Application
MASSACHUSETTS PTA AWARDS
every child, one voice
Since our establishment in 1910, the Massachusetts PTA has been dedicated to advocacy for children, parents, and teachers across our commonwealth. As we commit to another century of volunteerism, the Massachusetts PTA continues to be a voice for: strengthening family engagement; safe, healthy, progressive schools; arts in education; and equal opportunity for all children regardless of their diverse backgrounds.
Awards
Each year, the Massachusetts PTA calls for nominations to recognize individuals and units that have made a difference in our state PTA. Massachusetts PTA members are encouraged to nominate fellow PTA members for the following awards:
Spirit of PTA Award: As the largest, volunteer child advocacy association in the world, PTA volunteers are driven by commitment to children. The Massachusetts PTA seeks to recognize those individuals who promote the essence of PTA in their communities.
Directions: In a short response, write about an individual who has worked over and beyond to serve the children in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Nominees must be current members of a local Massachusetts PTA unit.
Carol Woodbury Leadership Award: Superintendent Carol Woodbury was the Massachusetts PTA President from 1999- 2002. Throughout her term, she inspired units across the commonwealth to form productive relationships with school administrators and the community. In recognition of Carol's efforts, we have dedicated this award in her honor.
Directions: In a short response, write about an educational leader who has inspired others and made a difference in your school and/ or community. Nominees must be current members of a Massachusetts PTA unit.
Barbara Bailey Membership Award: Barbara Bailey was the President of the Massachusetts PTA from 1993 - 1995. Throughout her term and for decades beyond, she has been committed to the growth, sustainability and management of membership across the commonwealth. In recognition of Barbara's decades of volunteerism, we have dedicated this award in her honor.
Directions: In a short response, please describe the successful efforts which have increased membership in your local PTA this year.
Male Involvement Award: As the PTA begins a new century of activism, we realize that male involvement in a child's life is more important than ever. The Massachusetts PTA seeks to recognize men who continue to make a difference with our children.
Directions: In a short response, please describe the successful efforts of a man who has committed his time and/ or treasure to improve conditions for children. Nominees must be current members of a Massachusetts PTA unit.
Educator/ Support Personnel Award: PTA volunteers realize that the creativity and cooperation of educators and support personnel are crucial to the mission of PTA. The Massachusetts PTA would like to recognize individuals who have furthered the work of PTA in schools.
Directions: In a short response, please describe how an educator or educator support personnel complemented the work done by PTA. Nominees must be current members of a Massachusetts PTA unit.
ALL NOMINATIONS MUST BE RETURNED ELECTRONICALLY BY MAY 1, 2014. PLEASE FORWARD YOUR COMPLETED NOMINATIONS TO
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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. All awards will be presented at the 102nd Annual Meeting and Confernece on Friday March 16th the DoubleTree Hotel in Westboro, MA.
