Ben Franklin Volunteer Awards

BEN FRANKLIN VOLUNTEER AWARDS

Golden Acorn Award:

Each year our PTA gives the Golden Acorn Award to someone who has given exemplary service to children in our school community. The Golden Acorn Award is very special and is reserved for those committed to continuing and dedicated service. The first Golden Acorn Award was presented in 1937, and is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a PTA volunteer. The Golden Acorn Award may be won only once, and can be awarded to any PTA member of our school.

You have probably noticed the plaque in the front office proudly bearing the names of past Golden Acorn recipients. Here are just a few past Franklin award winners: Katie Nyquist, Mary Meek, Colette Ulloa, Donna Blinn, Valerie Horvath, Rena Peterson, Pam Hay, Jeannette Simicek, Cindy Burt and so many more. Lori Neumann, the school’s Office Manager, has also been bestowed a Golden Acorn for her years of service at her children’s school.

All Golden Acorn recipients receive an Acorn pin and a donation, by the state PTA, which is made in their name to the Washington State PTA Scholarship Program. This Program is able to grant over $50,000 in annual grants to freshman students entering post-­-secondary education.

Golden Eagle Award(s):

In addition, Ben Franklin Elementary gives Golden Eagle Awards to those who have given of themselves to Franklin activities during the year. A person may be honored with numerous Golden Eagle Awards throughout their volunteer time here. The Golden Eagle Awards are:

Outstanding PTAVolunteer:

This person has been valuable to Ben Franklin PTA in a variety of ways. They are always there to help with various projects and provide support on all levels. They may not be a committee chairperson, but our PTA could not survive without their help and enthusiasm.

Outstanding PTA Committee Work:

This person improved one of our PTA committees in a very positive way. Their organization and work made a very positive impact on the students of Ben Franklin. Having volunteers like them, who are willing to take on a committee and improve it, helps to keep Franklin’s PTA the positive organization it is.

All Golden Eagle Award recipients receive an Eagle pin and a certificate.

Outstanding Educator of the Year Award:

The Outstanding Educator of the Year Award acknowledges the person who goes above and beyond the normal expectations of their job to make the learning environment fun, beneficial and challenging. An educator may be defined as a teacher, assistant, specialist, support staff, administrator or community member.

The Outstanding Educator of the Year recipient receives a pin and a donation, by the state PTA, which is made in their name to the Washington State PTA Scholarship Program.

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Please take a moment to nominate a special person for one of these awards. Nomination forms can be found in the office and on our school website.

Return form(s) to the folder marked “Awards” in the PTA Mailbox located in office

by Thursday, May 8th or

Email to / Subject Line: PTA Nomination Form