Programs, Awards and Recognitions - New York State PTA

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New York State PTA Awards New York State PTA offers many awards and ways to recognize outstanding people and programs. In addition to the awards listed in this section, there are membership awards that are sent to each unit/council by the state membership coordinator. Criteria All awards require that the unit or council applying, or recommending a candidate, must be in good standing. In accordance with the bylaws of New York State PTA: A council in good standing must: • Have bylaws approved by New York State PTA every three years. • Have at least three (3) member units in good standing. A unit is in good standing when it: • Has no fewer than twenty-five (25) members. • Submits a first membership dues payment to the state office prior to November 1. • Pays the required insurance premium. • Has bylaws approved by New York State PTA every three (3) years. Additional requirements may apply and are listed with each award. When applying, it is imperative that all requirements are carefully read and followed. Applications Applications for all New York State PTA awards and recognitions are available online at www.nyspta.org and can be requested by calling the New York State PTA office at 1-877-569-7782. Questions should be addressed to your assistant/associate director or region director. Deadlines Hand delivered applications must be received by the postmarked deadline indicated on the application. No faxed or emailed entries will be accepted. Region PTA Awards Region PTAs offer awards in addition to those listed in this Guide. Consult the region directory, assistant/associate director or region director if you have any questions about specific region awards. Who may apply? Each award has certain eligibility requirements, rules, deadlines and purposes. One recognizes outstanding Parents As Reading Partners programs. Another recognizes the outstanding volunteer who inspires everyone in a unit or council. Another is earned by attending specific leadership training designed to empower outstanding current and future PTA leaders. New York State PTA has worked to simplify the process required to apply for state awards. Answers to any questions regarding the awards listed here can be provided by the region board. We encourage all presidents to read this section to assess whether your unit offers a program for which there is an award available, such as PARP. Do you and your members think it successful? Why? Then look at the award application. Does your program meet the criteria? The simple process of recognizing a program or person by submitting an application for an award is a wonderful way to thank all volunteers who have made a positive contribution to the unit and school community. It is a way to say “thank you, we think you’ve done a great job.” Units and councils may hesitate to nominate fellow PTA members for the very awards created to recognize volunteers who significantly inspire others, because it can be difficult to choose only one nominee. However, if your entire executive board reads the description of the Leadership Award in Honor of Jane Skrzypek, one special person in your unit may jump to everyone’s mind. Each person nominated is awarded a certificate from New York State PTA to show how highly their work on behalf of PTA is valued. Leadership awards such as the Advocate in Action and ACT Awards require individual members to keep track of their own attendance at the workshops designed to provide practical leadership and advocacy training. The individual member submits the application to the appropriate person. All members and units and councils in good standing are encouraged to apply for NYS PTA awards and recognitions. New York State PTA Resource Guide 12 Section 10 - Programs, Awards and Recognitions
New York State PTA Award Deadlines Youth Humanitarian Award in Memory of Stanley Marcus............................................... January 31 Parents As Reading Partners Award......................................................................................... June 15 Leadership Award in Honor of Jane Skrzypek......................................................................... June 15 Twin Projects – Teacher Fellowship for Graduate Study in Memory of Richard Gazzola............... June 15 Twin Projects – Jenkins Memorial Scholarship for Teacher Education.......................... December 15 ACT Award................................................................................................................. See Application Advocate in Action Award...........................................................................................................None New York State PTA Honorary Life Membership.......................................................................None New York State PTA Distinguished Service Award.....................................................................None Golden Oak Award.......................................................................................................................None Diamond Award...........................................................................................................................None These awards are presented in chronological order to help you keep track of upcoming deadlines. To apply for these awards, you may use the applications which appear on the New York State PTA website at www.nyspta.org or copies obtained from the New York State PTA office at 1-877-569-7782, or from your region PTA. Visit the National PTA website at www.pta.org for detailed information, including applications, of all National PTA awards. New York State PTA Resource Guide 13 Section 10 - Programs, Awards and Recognitions
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