Share Outstanding Accomplishments! Apply for a NCPTA Award Today!
There are numerous ways to honor an outstanding teacher, principal, school administrator, volunteer, or your PTA. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to say “thank you” to deserving people who have contributed greatly to improving the lives of children.
PTAs Must Be In Good Standing with NCPTA to apply for an award.
The 2022Awards Applications are now closed. Winners will be announced soon!
Community Partner Award: Making a Difference
The purpose of this award is to recognize a community partner that has collaborated with the PTA to connect students, families, and staff with a shared objective of student success.
Click here to submit a nomination for the Community Partner Award.
Gwin G. Hughes Healthy Living Award
The purpose of this award is to recognize and pay tribute to programs that feature advocacy and activities that enhance or create child and school health programs and encourage healthy living habits.
Click here to submit a nomination for the Gwin G. Hughes Healthy Living Award
Heroes and Helpers Award
The purpose of this award is to recognize and pay tribute to an individual who has helped their PTA strengthen family/school partnerships that benefit students’ success and well-being. This award is open to teacher assistants, assistant principals, counselors, social workers, curriculum coordinators, secretaries, athletic directors, custodians, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, media center, IT assistance, etc. Nominee must be a school employee.
Click here to submit a nomination for the Heroes and Helpers Award
Outstanding Student Service Award
The purpose of this award is to recognize the outstanding contributions made by a student to the PTA in his/her school.
Click here to submit a nomination for the Outstanding Student Service Award
Outstanding Volunteer Award: Gifts of the Heart
The purpose of this award is to recognize an exceptional and enthusiastic PTA member/volunteer. PTA officers and board members are eligible for this award. Nominee must be a non-school employee.
Click here to submit a nomination for the Outstanding Volunteer Award.
Principal of the Year Award: A Voice for all Children
The purpose of this award is to recognize and pay tribute to a principal who has made outstanding contributions in the field of education that benefits students, teachers, and families through PTA involvement. This award is open to all principals.
Click here to submit a nomination for the Principal of the Year Award.
School Nurse Award
The purpose of this award is to recognize a school nurse for dedicated excellence to our children in school health through school nursing.
Click here to submit a nomination for the School Nurse Award
Teacher of the Year Award: A Champion for Children
The purpose of this award is to recognize and pay tribute to a teacher who has made outstanding contributions in the field of education that benefits students while engaging families. This award is open to all classroom teachers, including specialty teachers such as music, art, special needs, PE, etc.
One award will be presented to a beginning teacher (teaching 1-3 years) and an experienced teacher (teaching more than 3 years).
Click here to submit a nomination for the Teacher of the Year Award
Superintendent of the Year Award: Fulfilling the PTA Vision
The purpose of this award is to recognize and pay tribute to a central office superintendent who has made outstanding contributions in the field of education that benefit all school families and the community. Through PTA involvement, this nominee has worked to fulfill the PTA Vision to make every child’s potential a reality. This award is open to all central office superintendents.
Click here to submit a nomination for the Superintendent of the Year Award
Diversity and Inclusion Award
The purpose of this award is to recognize and pay tribute to a local unit or council PTA that is dedicated to serving the needs of all families and individuals represented in their school. This PTA supports practices and sponsors programs that are inclusive, support the underrepresented, and results in positive changes at their school or in their county. All applicants are encouraged to attend the Diversity and Inclusion Awards Breakfast during the Annual Convention.
Click here to submit a nomination for the Diversity and Inclusion Award
Council Achievement Recognition Award
The Council Achievement Recognition is designed to recognize councils that worked to promote the mission and vision of PTA.
Total Points Possible – 475
Point Levels:
- 150 to 299 – Outstanding
- 300 to 449 – Distinguished
- 450 to 475 – Superior
Click here to apply for a Council Achievement Recognition Award.
Outstanding Local Unit Achievement Recognition
The PTA Local Unit Achievement Recognition is designed to recognize local units that worked to promote the mission and vision of PTA.
Total Points Possible – 525
Point Levels:
- 180 to 250 – Outstanding
- 251 to 499 – Distinguished
- 500 to 525 – Superior
Click here to apply for an Outstanding Local Unit Achievement Recognition Award.
NCPTA Acorn Awards
Gold Acorn
Awarded to PTA units that have PTA membership equal to or greater than student enrollment and 100% of full-time teachers as members. Click here to apply for the Gold Acorn Award.
Silver Acorn
Awarded to PTA units who attain PTA membership equal to or greater than student enrollment. Click here to apply for the Silver Acorn Award.
Ruby Acorn
Awarded to PTA units that have all full-time teachers enrolled as PTA members. Click here to apply for the Ruby Acorn Award.