We recognize...Twain PTSA is grateful to our volunteers and staff for their hard work and contribution to our community. We recognize individuals formally through our Volunteer of the Month Award and our annual Twain PTSA Awards.
Twain PTSA Volunteer of the Month
And we are recognized...As a PTSA, we are also proud of our members and achievements. In 2020-2021, Twain PTSA was honored to receive a number of excellence and membership awards from Washington State PTA:
|
NOMINATE SOMEONE FOR A 2020-2021 TWAIN PTSA AWARD!
It is time to recognize the wonderful volunteers and staff who have given extra time, effort and care towards our Twain community. We need input from YOU to help us identify these deserving people! Annually, our Twain PTSA presents awards including the Bobcat Award for Outstanding PTSA Volunteer, Golden Acorn, Outstanding Educator, and more.
We would love to hear from you! Complete this form to submit your recommendations to the PTSA Awards and Recognition Committee by Wednesday, May 18th.
Twain PTSA Awards
Each year, the Mark Twain PTSA Awards honor volunteers and staff who have given extra. These individuals are recognized for making an undeniable difference in our PTSA, school and community.
Watch a video announcing our 2020-2021 winners.
Gold Acorn Award
This award is presented in partnership with the Washington State PTSA to honor those who have given exemplary volunteer service.
2020-21: Candace Dalton
2018-19: Christine Woskett
2017-18: Molly Honig
2016-17: Brandi Comstock
Honorary Life Membership Award
The purpose of the WSPTA Honorary Life Membership Award is to honor an individual who has made significant contributions to the development and growth of Twain PTSA.
2020-21: Maya Chen and Tanya Scharpenberg
2019-20: Meghan Wright, Shelley Lish, Heather Buchholz and Elizabeth Fortman
2017-18: Naomi Urban
2016-17: Tammy Gilliam
Bobcat Award for Outstanding PTSA Volunteer
This is a Bobcat Award to honor someone who has been valuable to Twain PTSA in a variety of ways. They are always there to help with various projects and provide support on all levels.
2020-21: Jessica Falkner-Horine and Grace Ma
2019-20: Junghee Pogue
2018-19: Sheepa Bansal and Candace Dalton
2017-18: Shelley Lish
2016-17: Jeff Gerwin
Bobcat Award for Outstanding PTSA Committee Work
This person improved one of our PTSA committees in a very positive way. Their organization and work made a very positive impact on the students of Mark Twain.
2020-21: Katti Swanson
2019-20: Bonnie Leung
2018-19: Beth Burgess
2017-18: Regina Ball
2016-17: Christina Woskett
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.
2020-21: Katie Frakes and Amy Lanum
2018-19: Kari Ferrin
2017-18: Alisha Poling
2016-17: JoAnne Neal
Other Awards
A number of other awards and recognitions are given to PTSA volunteers and those who support our children.There is no set limit or definition on the number or type of awards that may be given.
2020-2021:
You Rock Award - Denise DeWalt
Kept the Ship Afloat - Craig Mott and Malia Goodfellow
Lemonade out of Lemons - All Twain staff
Rookie of the Year - Julie Arguez
2019-20:
You Rock Award - Beth Carrol
You Rule Award - Grace Ma
Rookie of the Year - Karolina Cox
Grill Master Award - Monty Lish
Sustainability - Shannon Harris and Sandy Vold
2018-19:
You Rock Award - Bonnie Leung
You Rule Award - Janine Sorenson
Rookie of the Year - Katti Swanson
Golden Paintbrush - Jeff Gerwin
Sunshine Award - Susana Rodriguez
GEM ("Going the extra mile") Award - Denise Dewalt
2017-2018
GEM ("Going the extra mile") Award- Angela Meekhof
Wild about Books Award –Cathy Schwartz and Heather Buchholz
You Rock Award —Richard Rundle
You Rule Award —Elizabeth Fortman
Rookie of the Year: Taylor Yoneyama
Wild About Books Award: Heather Buchholz & Cathy Schwartz
Dr. Seuss Award: Amy Lanum
2016-2017
Rookie of the Year - Brandi Trujillo
School Spirit Award - Huckleberry Bobcat
You Rule Award: Molly Honig
Volunteer of the month
Every month, Twain PTSA honors our wonderful volunteers and all the great work they do throughout the year by recognizing a Volunteer of the Month.
Aug 2020: Richard Rundle
Sep 2020: Stephanie Hescock
Oct 2020: Lana Smith
Nov 2020: Grace Ma
Jan 2021: Katti Swanson
Washington State PTA Awards
Twain PTSA is honored to receive the distinction of Washington State PTA’s OUTSTANDING PTA OF THE YEAR. This is a testament to the outstanding support from our community, as well as hard work and dedication from our leadership and volunteers. Thank you to everyone for support Twain PTSA's mission and goals - we couldn't have done this without you!
For all of our efforts in serving the community, we also earned multiple awards for 2020-2021, including:
GOLD Award for Stands of Excellence
GOLD Award for Outstanding Communication
GOLD Award for Family & Community Engagement
SILVER Award for Outstanding Website
100% Staff Membership Award
