Issaquah Valley PTA Awards Program
2022-2023 Nominations are now being accepted!
Show your appreciation for those who make IVE great!
Submit the form below to the main office or via email by 4PM on Friday, March 17th.
Program Summary
IVE PTA is honored each year to present awards to outstanding volunteers and educators to celebrate and show our appreciation for those individuals that go the extra mile to make IVE the best it can be for our students and their families. The information in this document was reviewed and approved by the IVE PTA General Membership on September 22, 2020 and is reflected in our IVE PTA Standing Rules. The purpose of this program document is to honor the original intent of the awards, ensure fairness, demonstrate transparency, and maintain the integrity of the PTA Awards Program at IVE.
IVE PTA offers the following award categories, and all nominations come solely from IVE families, school staff members, and other IVE community PTA members.
Golden Acorn (GA)
This award is presented to an exceptional IVE volunteer in recognition of their dedication and service in alignment with the mission of PTA.
- Nominees must be a PTA Member in good standing
- PTA Board Members are eligible for work outside of leadership role
- One-time maximum lifetime wins per individual (consider past winners for other PTA Awards such as OA or HLM Awards)
- Up to 3 winners per year (contact board for exceptions)
Outstanding Educator (OE)
This award recognizes IVE staff who have provided outstanding educational experiences to IVE students. A nomination can be for a teacher, specialist, administrator, or support staff.
- Nominees must be a PTA Member in good standing
- May have repeat winners (will be taken into consideration during selection)
- Up to 2 winners per year (contact board for exceptions)
Outstanding Advocate (OA)
This special award recognizes an individual for their advocacy and commitment in helping to create strong policies relating to the health, welfare, safety, and education of children.
- Nominees must be a PTA Member in good standing
- This award is not typically given out each year, it is reserved for exceptional nominees
Honorary Life Membership (HLM)
This special award recognizes an individual who has contributed significantly to the development, growth, and sustainability of IVE PTA. It is awarded to someone who has shown extraordinary commitment to IVE PTA’s vision and mission. Note: recipients do not receive a free membership in the IVE PTA, they will continue to need to purchase annually.
- Nominees must be a PTA Member in good standing
- This award is not typically given out each year, it is reserved for exceptional nominees
IVE PTA Awards Committee
The Awards Committee consists of 3-5 PTA members who are appointed by the IVE PTA President/Board of Directors annually. This committee may consist of a mix of the following: Board Members, Non-Board Members, and Previous IVE PTA Award Winners. An IVE Staff Member may serve on the committee for any award other than the Outstanding Educator Award (pending Principal approval).
The Awards Committee will adhere to all guidelines put forth in this document, the information available in the IVE PTA Awards Training Document, and as stated in the IVE PTA Standing Rules.
Nominations are advertised and solicited annually in January/February, with a deadline for submission in early March. The Awards Committee will meet in mid-March to review and score nominations using the provided rubrics. Once the Awards Committee has identified the winners, they will be submitted to the PTA President for approval. Upon approval, the Committee may notify the winners and begin public recognition and celebration.
Awards Recognition & Celebration
Award winners will be notified and congratulated by the Awards Committee. Once the award winners have been notified, the Committee will let the PTA Director of Communications know to communicate publicly via PTA communication channels.
Recipients will be formally recognized at the Spring Volunteer Appreciation/Social Event. They will receive a PTA certificate and pin. Winners may also receive a small token of celebration (such as a card, flowers, chocolate). Recipient names will be added to a plaque that is displayed at IVE. They will be invited to the Issaquah PTSA Council District celebration.
Resources
- WSPTA: https://www.wastatepta.org/events-programs/awards/volunteer-recognition-awards/
- Issaquah PTSA Council: http://www.issaquahptsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/PTA_Award_Details.pdf
- IVE PTA Standing Rules: https://www.ivepta.org/assets/04964/Business_Documents/Governance/2020-2021_Standing_Rules.pdf
- IVE PTA Committee Chair Docs: https://www.ivepta.org/chair
- IVE PTA Program Training Docs: via awards@ivepta.org Google Drive
2021-2022 Award Winners
Historical Honorees
GA Ellie Vertrees
GA Krista Willis
OE Kris Coleman
OE Sandra Floyd
GA Marcelle Waldman
GA Lindsay Conger
OE Shelley Harding
OE Katherine Rudie
OA Amy Allison
GA Ki Lan Black
GA Cortney Eldridge
GA Ashley Kowallis
GA Kitty Morris
OE Stephanie Crandall
OE Pace Ebbesen
OE Freddie Pascua
2018-2019
GA Jamie Rydberg
GA Jaimi Messmer
GA Stacy Harfert
OE Nicole Min
OE Rylie Motley
2017-2018
GA Andrea Hackney
GA Morgan Noble
GA Angie Warren
OE Wendee Fowler
OE Alicia Jones
2016-2017
OE Jane Brammer
OE Suzanne Thoburn
GA Kim Pike
GA Rebecca Maljak
GA Laura Schmidt
GA Marisol Visser
2015-2016
OE Suzanne Thoburn
OE Dawn Harper
OE Leona Keltner
GA Amy Cancelosi
GA Margarita Leas
2014-2015
OE Allison Gullingsrud
OE Ann Marie Petry
GA Debbie Kuntz
GA Lizz Eng
2013-2014
OE Susan Moffett
GA Anne Livinston
GA Rachel Stoner
GA Victoria Remer
2012-2013
OE Gary Arthur
GA Tiffany Aske
GA Natalie Hancock
GA Tara Moe
GA Teri Systma
2011-2012
OE Dan Ullom
OA Tola Marts
GA Patricia Neil
GA Sharilyn Tokumi
GA Leslie MacInnes
2010-2011
GA Collen Gurkin
GA Dan Chernin
GA Kerri Jensen
GA Ana Inman
2009-2010
GA Tanya Alter
GA Kim Nardi
GA Suzie Kuflik
2008-2009
OE Cheryl Churchill
GA Kristen Allen Bentsen
GA Leah Gibson
2007-2008
OA Diane Bankson
GA Jana White
GA Kim Murphy
2006-2007
OE Carol Fraser
GA Connie Bellas
GA Bert Jones
2005-2006
OE Leona Keltner
GA Rena Lang
GA Chuck Ratcliffe
GA Kathy Crisafulli
2004-2005
OE Michelle Robblee
OE Dusty Duke
GA Mila Hover
GA Onti Rosen
2003-2004
OE Gary Arthur
OE Helen Cheney
OE Rebecca Posten
GA Marie Bruce
GA Pam Doxsie
GA Elaine Hollaway
GA Cindy Shimizu
GA Nancy Tochko
2002-2003
OE Suzanne Thoburn
OE Jennifer Ritchie
OE Paula Delucia
GA Ursula Baba
GA Valaree Cox
GA Lisa Sacksteder
GA Rich Wood
2001-2002
OE Dawn Harper
OE Carolyn Hall
OE Nancy Slanina
GA Carol Powers
GA Laurie Jones
GA Deby Harvey
GA Sheri Ogilvie
2000-2001
OE Peggy McNees
OE Chris Burnett
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