National PTA is now accepting nominations for the 2018 Advocacy Awards! If you know of an outstanding youth or
individual PTA advocate, or a local unit or state PTA that has done great
advocacy work, nominate
them to receive an award for their efforts
from National PTA at the 2017 Legislative Conference. You can also nominate
yourself!
Award Categories:
- Shirley
Igo Advocate of the Year Award
- Outstanding
Youth Advocate of the Year Award
- Outstanding
Local PTA Advocacy Award
- Outstanding
State PTA Advocacy Award
The deadline to submit a nomination is Monday,
Dec. 18.
About the Awards
Shirley Igo Advocate of the Year Award
The Shirley Igo Advocate of the Year Award is
presented to an individual PTA member, who through their leadership and
advocacy efforts, affected federal policy priorities within PTA’s annual Public
Policy Agenda. Shirley was a model of public service and volunteerism throughout
her life. She was an impassioned and compassionate leader, dedicated to moving
PTA forward and committed to ensuring that others would follow.
Outstanding Youth Advocate of the Year Award
The Outstanding Youth Advocate of the Year
Award is presented to a young person—who—through his or her creativity,
leadership, and dedication, has positively affected policy or change in his or
her school or community in a way that aligns with PTA’s mission and goals.
Outstanding Local PTA Advocacy Award
The Outstanding Local PTA Advocacy Award is
presented to a local, district, council or regional PTA that, through their
dedication, leadership and efforts positively affected legislative and/or
regulatory policy compatible with PTA’s mission and goals. These efforts must
include an education/learning component for PTA members and the
community-at-large. Working with multiple organizations or coalitions through
grassroots collaboration is preferred.
Outstanding State PTA Advocacy Award
The Outstanding State PTA Advocacy Award is
presented to a state PTA that, through their dedication, leadership and efforts
positively affected legislative and/or regulatory policy compatible with PTA’s
mission and goals. These efforts must be based on a statewide issue, involve
working with multiple organizations or coalitions through grassroots
collaboration, and contain a public awareness/advocacy training component for
PTA members and the community at large.
