Recognition

Council Awards

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2011-2012 Council PTA Awards

Texas PTA has moved to a points-based awards program, rather than our previous model of prescriptive criteria.  Our hope is that each of our PTAs will seek recognition for the amazing work that they undertake in their communities, and share their success stories...no matter how large or small!  All PTAs are encouraged to apply and to let us know how your PTA is the Talk of Texas!  See below for areas of recognition and points distribution.

Arts in Education Student Programs (50%), Family Engagement (30%), Community Outreach (20%)
Environmental Awareness Raising Awareness (50%), Family Engagement (30%), Community Outreach (20%)
Healthy Lifestyles Raising Awareness (50%), Family Engagement (30%), Community Outreach (20%)
Legislative Action Raising Awareness (50%), Local Advocacy (30%), State and National Advocacy (20%)
Newsletter Quality Content (50%), Accessibility (30%), Effectiveness of Communication (20%)
Parent Education Programming Raising Awareness (50%), Educational Opportunities (30%), Relevance to Community (20%)
Website Quality Content (50%), Ease of Navigation (30%), Visual Appeal (20%)

All applications must be submitted electronically via the Texas PTA website no later than May 15, 2012.  For all awards (except for Newsletter and Website), PTAs are asked to create a review or portfolio of their efforts of the past school year.  PTAs are encouraged to include a variety of information (articles, fliers, program materials, particpant feedback, outcomes, photos, etc) to help provide a comprehensive overview of your programming.

This review/portfolio should be a single document in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.  There is no limit on the length of the document.

Council PTA Awards Submission Form

Awards Notification

Results of the 2011-2012 awards will be announced via the Texas PTA website on June 29, 2012.  PTAs receiving gold-level recognition will be recognized during the Talk of Texas lunch on Saturday, July 28 at Summer Leadership Seminar in Austin.  Those PTAs awarded with silver and bronze will also be recognized on the website and will receive a certificate honoring their achievement.