Pinellas County Council PTA/PTSA Award Applications
APPLY AND BE RECOGNIZED!
Please refer to each individual application form for the complete criteria. No awards can be presented unless the individual unit submits the application by the deadline. Applications may be submitted by a local PTA/PTSA in good standing. Applications must be received by April 24th. No email applications accepted. No late applications will be accepted. Applications are accepted throughout the year.
All applications should be sent to PCCPTA Awards Chair, Gina Wilson, 15 Linden Lane, Palm Harbor, FL 34683. Winners will be announced at the PCCPTA Celebration of Success.
Administrator Award
The purpose of this award is to recognize the close working relationship between a local unit and a school administrator and to honor administrators for their support.
Adopt or Mentor a PTA/PTSA Award
The purpose of this award is to recognize local units that demonstrate fellowship and cooperation by reaching out to another local unit in need by supplying money, manpower or materials.
Community Award
The purpose of this award is to recognize some of the outstanding community service projects/events sponsored or supported by local units this year. Local units are invited to submit their special service programs. The local unit must not profit from the program or event.
Excellence in Advocacy Award
This award is given to a local unit that best demonstrates excellence in their efforts to support & speak on behalf of children and youth. We will be looking for outstanding nominations.
Golden Participation Award
The purpose of this award is to recognize all local units that are active participants in the PTA process by having had representation at most of the PTA/PTSA events and meetings this year.*
Health and Safety Award
The purpose of this award is to recognize local units focusing on the health and safety of children by keeping up-to-date on health and safety topics, participating in countywide health & safety events and offering an effective health and safety related program or event for their school.
Legislative Advocacy Award
The purpose of this award is to recognize local units who demonstrate a commitment to fulfilling the PTA Purpose: "To secure adequate laws for the protection of children and youth." All local units who earn 200 or more points by participation in the Legislative activities listed on the awards form will qualify to receive this award. *
Newsletter/e-Newsletter Award
The purpose of this award is to recognize the best PTA/PTSA newsletter/e-newsletter published. A completed form & two newsletters from the current school year must be sent by the deadline.
Outstanding Program Award
The purpose of this award is to recognize some of the outstanding programs sponsored by local units this year. Local units are invited to submit their special programs or events. The local unit must not profit from the program or event.
Partnership Award
The purpose of this award is to recognize local units that demonstrate teamwork by partnering with fellow units and/or community organizations to collaborate on a successful program by pooling resources (money, manpower, materials) to provide and promote programs.
President Award
The purpose of this award is to recognize the contributions or accomplishments an outstanding PTA/PTSA President has made to your school.
President’s Membership Award
The purpose of this award is to recognize local units that have the highest percentage increase over last year’s memberships. Membership totals will be received from Florida State PTA according to your paid dues submitted by March 31. No application needs to be completed. (Minimum of 50 members the previous year.)
President’s Theme Award
The purpose of this award is to recognize the local unit that has, through the programs and events they sponsored this year, best demonstrated a commitment to your PCCPTA President’s theme, (Not Your Momma’s PTA) “EDUCATE. EMPOWER. ENLIGHTEN. “
Student or Student Group Participation Award
The purpose of this award is to recognize all local PTAs/PTSAs that encourage active student participation. Students are a valuable and integral part of PTSA. Student awareness and involvement today will ensure that PTA continues to be a strong voice in the future. This award is designated for a PTA/PTSA at a secondary level.*
Volunteer of the Year Award
The purpose of this award is to recognize the PTA/PTSA volunteer who has made a valuable contribution to their local unit over the past year. Nominee must be a current/active member.
Website Award
The purpose of this award is to recognize the best PTA/PTSA website published by a local unit.
*These PCCPTA awards are not in competition with other local units; you can earn them just by being great advocates, leaders and being involved. You must complete these applications; start completing these awards immediately as they will continue throughout the year.
Your local unit may also be eligible for Florida PTA and National PTA awards. Check the awards section of your Kit of Materials or visit their websites for more information. Note: New deadline date for Florida PTA awards is May 1st.
Please refer to each individual application form for the complete criteria. No awards can be presented unless the individual unit submits the application by the deadline. Applications may be submitted by a local PTA/PTSA in good standing. Applications must be received by April 24th. No email applications accepted. No late applications will be accepted. Applications are accepted throughout the year.
All applications should be sent to PCCPTA Awards Chair, Gina Wilson, 15 Linden Lane, Palm Harbor, FL 34683. Winners will be announced at the PCCPTA Celebration of Success.
Administrator Award
The purpose of this award is to recognize the close working relationship between a local unit and a school administrator and to honor administrators for their support.
Adopt or Mentor a PTA/PTSA Award
The purpose of this award is to recognize local units that demonstrate fellowship and cooperation by reaching out to another local unit in need by supplying money, manpower or materials.
Community Award
The purpose of this award is to recognize some of the outstanding community service projects/events sponsored or supported by local units this year. Local units are invited to submit their special service programs. The local unit must not profit from the program or event.
Excellence in Advocacy Award
This award is given to a local unit that best demonstrates excellence in their efforts to support & speak on behalf of children and youth. We will be looking for outstanding nominations.
Golden Participation Award
The purpose of this award is to recognize all local units that are active participants in the PTA process by having had representation at most of the PTA/PTSA events and meetings this year.*
Health and Safety Award
The purpose of this award is to recognize local units focusing on the health and safety of children by keeping up-to-date on health and safety topics, participating in countywide health & safety events and offering an effective health and safety related program or event for their school.
Legislative Advocacy Award
The purpose of this award is to recognize local units who demonstrate a commitment to fulfilling the PTA Purpose: "To secure adequate laws for the protection of children and youth." All local units who earn 200 or more points by participation in the Legislative activities listed on the awards form will qualify to receive this award. *
Newsletter/e-Newsletter Award
The purpose of this award is to recognize the best PTA/PTSA newsletter/e-newsletter published. A completed form & two newsletters from the current school year must be sent by the deadline.
Outstanding Program Award
The purpose of this award is to recognize some of the outstanding programs sponsored by local units this year. Local units are invited to submit their special programs or events. The local unit must not profit from the program or event.
Partnership Award
The purpose of this award is to recognize local units that demonstrate teamwork by partnering with fellow units and/or community organizations to collaborate on a successful program by pooling resources (money, manpower, materials) to provide and promote programs.
President Award
The purpose of this award is to recognize the contributions or accomplishments an outstanding PTA/PTSA President has made to your school.
President’s Membership Award
The purpose of this award is to recognize local units that have the highest percentage increase over last year’s memberships. Membership totals will be received from Florida State PTA according to your paid dues submitted by March 31. No application needs to be completed. (Minimum of 50 members the previous year.)
President’s Theme Award
The purpose of this award is to recognize the local unit that has, through the programs and events they sponsored this year, best demonstrated a commitment to your PCCPTA President’s theme, (Not Your Momma’s PTA) “EDUCATE. EMPOWER. ENLIGHTEN. “
Student or Student Group Participation Award
The purpose of this award is to recognize all local PTAs/PTSAs that encourage active student participation. Students are a valuable and integral part of PTSA. Student awareness and involvement today will ensure that PTA continues to be a strong voice in the future. This award is designated for a PTA/PTSA at a secondary level.*
Volunteer of the Year Award
The purpose of this award is to recognize the PTA/PTSA volunteer who has made a valuable contribution to their local unit over the past year. Nominee must be a current/active member.
Website Award
The purpose of this award is to recognize the best PTA/PTSA website published by a local unit.
*These PCCPTA awards are not in competition with other local units; you can earn them just by being great advocates, leaders and being involved. You must complete these applications; start completing these awards immediately as they will continue throughout the year.
Your local unit may also be eligible for Florida PTA and National PTA awards. Check the awards section of your Kit of Materials or visit their websites for more information. Note: New deadline date for Florida PTA awards is May 1st.
