And the Winners are…
The Awards program of the North Carolina PTA provides us with the opportunity recognize and celebrate the exemplary efforts of PTA/PTSA units, councils, community partners, and individuals throughout our state. It is an opportunity to say “thank you” to deserving people who have contributed greatly to improving the lives of children. NCPTA is incredibly proud to announce the 2021 winners:
Diversity and Inclusion
Pearsontown Elementary School PTA, Durham
Gwin G Hughes Healthy Living
Evan Finch, Carpenter Elementary School, Cary
Heroes and Helpers
Lanier Lewis, Sternberger Elementary School, Greensboro
Outstanding Student Service
Audrey Guyler, Northern Guilford High School, Greensboro
Outstanding Volunteer
William Herrera, Thomas Jefferson Middle School PTA, Winston-Salem
Principal of the Year
Dr. Janiese McKenzie, Northern Guilford High School, Greensboro
School Nurse
Phyllis Simmons, McDeeds Creek Elementary School, Southern Pines
Superintendent of the Year
Cathy Moore, Wake County Public Schools
Teacher of the Year
Julia Minch, Sycamore Creek Elementary School, Raleigh (1-3 Years Teaching Category)
Elizabeth Jones, Summerfield Elementary School, Summerfield (4+ Years Teaching Category)
President’s Membership Award
Chapel Hill High School PTSA, Chapel Hill
Outstanding Local Unit and Council Achievement Recognition Awards
Superior Council
Cumberland County Council
Distinguished Councils
Durham Public Schools Council
Wake County PTA Council
Outstanding Local Units
Highcroft Drive Elementary
Old Richmond Elementary School
Pleasant Union Elementary Sch.
Summerfield Elementary
Swift Creek Elementary School
Distinguished Local Units
Northern Guilford High School
Seventy First High School
Sternberger Elementary School
Membership Enrollment Recognition Awards
Ruby Acorn Awards
Holly Springs Elem. School
Ogden Elementary School
Old Richmond Elementary School
The Awards Celebration will be held during our Virtual State Convention. Be sure to join us at the NCPTA Virtual Awards Celebration and Virtual Dance Party on Friday, July 30, 2021 beginning at 6:00 p.m. to be recognized.