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  • PROGRAMS AND AWARDS
    • ADVOCACY, FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE AWARDS
      • Advocate in Action Award
      • Community Service Award
      • Distinguished Service Award
      • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award
      • Environmental Excellence Award
      • Family Engagement Award in Honor of Jami-Beth Knapp
      • Golden Oak and Diamond Awards
      • Honorary Life Member Award
      • Leadership Award in Honor of Jane Skrzypek
      • Leadership Development Pin
    • PROGRAM AWARDS
      • Pick A Reading Partner Award
      • Reflections Theme Search
    • STUDENT AWARDS
      • Jenkins Memorial Scholarship for Teacher Education
      • Susanne Smoller Commitment to Advocacy Youth Award
      • Youth Humanitarian Award in Memory of Stanley Marcus
    • TEACHER AWARDS
      • Gazzola Teacher Fellowship
      • Innovative Teacher Grant
    • FOUNDERS DAY RECOGNITION
    • LITERACY (Pick A Reading Partner)
      • Pick A Reading Partner (PARP) Program and Award
      • Pick a Reading Partner (PARP) Toolkit
      • Every Child Reads Youth Contest
      • PARP Logo Contest
    • ARTS & REFLECTIONS
    • CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
    • FAMILY ENGAGEMENT
    • EVERY CHILD TRAVELS SAFELY
    • EVERY CHILD HEALTHY
    • EVERY CHILD’S MENTAL HEALTH
    • EMPOWER EVERY CHILD TO BE GAMBLING FREE
    • EMPOWERING WOMEN, BUILDING RESILIENT FAMILIES
    • GROWING TOGETHER FOR A GREENER TOMORROW
    • NATIONAL PTA PROGRAMS AND AWARDS
    • PARENT/FAMILY RESOURCES
      • Early Childhood/Pre-School
      • Elementary School
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      • College & Career
      • CTE and STEM
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      • Military Families
      • Health and Wellness
  • DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
    • NYS PTA DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION TOOLKIT
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    • JOIN THE NYS PTA DEI FACEBOOK PAGE
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  • ABOUT US
    • CONTACTS
      • Executive Committee
      • Coordinators
      • Additional Board Members
      • Region Directors
      • Specialists
      • Consultants
      • NYS PTA Staff
    • COMMUNICATIONS
      • Bite Sized Insights Podcast
      • News/Press Releases
      • NY Parent Teacher
      • NYS PTA Connection / NYS PTAlert
    • EMPIRE STATE PTSA
    • HISTORY OF PTA
    • MISSION/VISION
    • NEWS/PRESS RELEASES
    • NYS PTA FACTS
    • PTA STORE
    • STRATEGIC PLAN
    • ALLIANCE PARTNERS
    • COVID-19
  • ADVOCACY
    • ADVOCACY TOOLS
      • Advocacy Activities Calendar
      • Advocacy Guide
      • Basic Policy for Advocacy Efforts
      • Partner Organizations
      • Legislative Priorities
      • Where We Stand
    • SPECIAL EDUCATION/SEPTA
    • RESOLUTIONS / POSITIONS
      • Position Papers
      • Current and Historical Resolutions
      • Testimony, Memos and Positions
    • #TAKEACTIONTODAY INFO
    • TAKE ACTION Campaigns
  • EVENTS
    • VIRTUAL EXHIBIT HALL 2025-2026
    • ANNUAL CONVENTION
    • LEGISLATIVE SUMMIT AND LOBBY DAY
    • SUMMER LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
    • CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS
    • EXHIBITORS/SPONSORS
  • LEADERS
    • OFFICER TRANSITIONS
    • BYLAWS/PROCEDURES
    • LEADERSHIP RECRUITMENT
    • REGION PARTNERS
    • FILE990.ORG
    • RESOURCE GUIDE
    • RUN YOUR PTA
      • Leadership Development Materials
      • MEMBERSHIP
      • Treasurer Information
        • Treasury Tuesday
        • Treasurer-Frequently Asked Questions
    • TRAINING MATERIALS
      • Leadership Webinars and Workshops
      • Leadership Development Pin
  • MEMBERSHIP
    • MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT
    • MEMBERSHIP AWARDS
    • PTA SUCCESS STORIES
    • HELP WITH GIVEBACKS (MemberHub)
    • MEMBERSHIP MONTHLY NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE
    • HOW TO “VIRTUAL PTA”
    • STUDENT MEMBERSHIP
  • PROGRAMS AND AWARDS
    • ADVOCACY, FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE AWARDS
      • Advocate in Action Award
      • Community Service Award
      • Distinguished Service Award
      • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award
      • Environmental Excellence Award
      • Family Engagement Award in Honor of Jami-Beth Knapp
      • Golden Oak and Diamond Awards
      • Honorary Life Member Award
      • Leadership Award in Honor of Jane Skrzypek
      • Leadership Development Pin
    • PROGRAM AWARDS
      • Pick A Reading Partner Award
      • Reflections Theme Search
    • STUDENT AWARDS
      • Jenkins Memorial Scholarship for Teacher Education
      • Susanne Smoller Commitment to Advocacy Youth Award
      • Youth Humanitarian Award in Memory of Stanley Marcus
    • TEACHER AWARDS
      • Gazzola Teacher Fellowship
      • Innovative Teacher Grant
    • FOUNDERS DAY RECOGNITION
    • LITERACY (Pick A Reading Partner)
      • Pick A Reading Partner (PARP) Program and Award
      • Pick a Reading Partner (PARP) Toolkit
      • Every Child Reads Youth Contest
      • PARP Logo Contest
    • ARTS & REFLECTIONS
    • CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
    • FAMILY ENGAGEMENT
    • EVERY CHILD TRAVELS SAFELY
    • EVERY CHILD HEALTHY
    • EVERY CHILD’S MENTAL HEALTH
    • EMPOWER EVERY CHILD TO BE GAMBLING FREE
    • EMPOWERING WOMEN, BUILDING RESILIENT FAMILIES
    • GROWING TOGETHER FOR A GREENER TOMORROW
    • NATIONAL PTA PROGRAMS AND AWARDS
    • PARENT/FAMILY RESOURCES
      • Early Childhood/Pre-School
      • Elementary School
      • Middle School
      • High School
      • College & Career
      • CTE and STEM
      • Teacher/Administrator/School-Related Professionals
      • Special Education
      • ELL/Immigrant Families
      • LGBTQIA+ Families
      • Military Families
      • Health and Wellness
  • DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
    • NYS PTA DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION TOOLKIT
    • DEI READING LIST
    • DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION AWARD
    • JOIN THE NYS PTA DEI FACEBOOK PAGE
  • DONATE
  • JOIN

Advocacy, Family Engagement, Leadership and Service Awards

  • Advocate in Action Award – This award acknowledges the involvement of PTA members in their child’s education as well as in their PTA.
  • Community Service Award – This award recognizes groups of individuals for their dedication and achievement to the children and youth of New York State.
  • Distinguished Service Award (DSA) – This award recognizes outstanding contributions to the welfare of children and youth, or to a PTA association.
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award – This award will be given to a Unit, Council or Region that demonstrates a leadership commitment to diversity and inclusion through recruitment, training and retention efforts.
  • Environmental Excellence Award – The Environmental Excellence Award celebrates the outstanding efforts of PTA units, Councils and members who demonstrate exceptional dedication to promoting sustainability and environmental awareness within their schools and communities.
  • Family Engagement Award in Honor of Jami-Beth Knapp – This award honors those that continue the work and dedication of Jami-Beth Knapp in family engagement.
  • Golden Oak and Diamond Awards for Special Recognition – These awards are a special way to honor your most dedicated volunteers.
  • Honorary Life Membership (HLM) – This award recognizes individuals for their contributions to the welfare of children and youth.
  • Leadership Award in Honor of Jane Skrzypek – This award recognizes an outstanding leader in your PTA who inspires others to volunteer and assume leadership positions.
  • Leadership Development Pin – a symbol of your commitment to growth and leadership within our community! This isn’t just a pin; it’s a badge of honor that recognizes your efforts to lead and inspire.
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