Awards

We love recognizing our amazing Sea Wolves!

Cedar Wood Elementary PTA is honored to have so many dedicated teachers, staff and volunteers get acknowledged for their work. Recognition happens annually in the spring, and anyone from the community may submit a nominations form for each person whom they feel exemplifies the characteristics for an award. A committee comprised of at least 3 past Golden Acorn winners reviews all submissions. 

The Golden Acorn Award

The Golden Acorn Award is one of the most prestigious Washington state PTA awards. It’s given by a local PTA a school or community volunteer in recognition of their dedication and service to children and youth. Since the beginning of this program in the 1930s, more than 54,000 Golden Acorn Awards have been presented to volunteers throughout Washington state. Recipients receive a certificate and pin, and a contribution is made in their name to the Washington State PTA Scholarship Program that benefits students. Recognition happens annually, and the community chooses the recipient through an online survey and voting. 

The Outstanding Educator Award

The Outstanding Educator Award is presented to an individual who has made significant contributions in their community to enhance the educational outcomes of all children or youth. An educator is not limited to a teacher and may be defined as a teacher, assistant, specialist, support staff, administrator or community member. Recipients receive a certificate and pin, and a contribution is made in their name to the Washington State PTA Scholarship Program that benefits students. 

The Outstanding Advocate Award

The Outstanding Advocate Award was established in 2004 to recognize an individual for their efforts to advocate for our students. Strong advocacy take many forms: from helping to advance key legislation related to the health, welfare, safety and education of children and youth to serving as a voice for students and their families within the schools. Recipients receive a certificate and pin, and a contribution is made in their name to the Washington State PTA Scholarship Program that benefits students. 
Aayna Levin 2023 Golden Acorn winner picture

See our previous award winners

Year Golden Acorn Outstanding Educator
2023
Aanya Levine & Sara Akbari
Char Erickson, Alicia Naig & Marci Tiedgen
2022
Amy Weiher
Jane Sparks & Tammy Whipple
2021
Mike Wheeler & Paula Smith
Bruce Rhodes & Tara Polk
2020
Heidi Asplund & Kim Combs
Mark Smith & Aaron Olson
2019
Beenish Iqbal & Krista McKee
Denise Butler & Whitney Teague
2018
Stacy Hamilton & Naomi Thompson
John Pappas & Janet Kim
2017
Stacey Benjamin & Michelle Spano
Melissa McMullen & Barbara Tibbits
2016
Kristy Mothersbaugh & Scott Simonsen
Bob Bradley & Elaine Byram
2015
Jen Hirman & Angie Holland
Pam Fuelling
2014
Heather Morrow & Corinne Johanson
Mark Dersom & Sheila Tonne
2013
Kristi Patricelli & Linda Harris
Kathy Reese
2012
Georgina Johns & Emily Brunswick
Terry Coleman & Becky Hitchcock
2011
Merav Caspi & Lisa Siemering
Virginia DeLisle
2010
Darcel Fogerty & Tawni Finke
Lynn Watson & Heather Barrett
2009
Michelle Anderson, Bonnie Bussy & Bryan Handrickson
Jean Wagner & Dianne Lundberg
2008
Toni Watkins & Julie Peterson
Jodi Todd, Fran Hartman, Maria Spencer, Carol McKissick
2007
Renee Poor & Stephanie Boden
Not Issued
2006
Anne Handrickson & Akiko Hoon
Not Issued
2005
Carol Roe & Cindy Stanley
Kim Johansen
2004
Nancy Slohl
Jeanne Dahl & Linda Lockman
2003
Loran Bond & Emily White
Kathy Reese
2002
Alicia Fitzpatrick & Shonda Reinikka
Greg Gelderman
2001
Michelle Mineart
Brian Webber & Veronica Wigre
2000
Janelle Jaeger & Holli Redington
Alison Wysong
1999
Aline Bensen, Kim Lang, Michelle Todd
Not Issued
1998
Candy Halligan, Vickie Ray, Sue Waldin
Not Issued
1997
Denise Butler, Liz Frederickson, Randy Peak
Not Issued
1996
Lynn Dee Blair, Patti Kress
Not Issued
1995
Nanci Morris, Pam Spence
Not Issued
1994
Dona Eddy, Jackie Nelson
Not Issued
1993
Linda Corcoran, Diane Lundberg, Carol Mcdonald
Not Issued
1992
Steve Powell, Ana Rea
Not Issued
Year The Acorn Recipients - Outstanding Advocate
2023
Stephanie Contreras
2022
Not Issued
2021
Clarissa Phillips
2020
Not Issued
2019
Not Issued
2018
Jen Hirman
2017
Dr. David Jones
2016
Shirley Bryant
2015
Marion Gillins
2014
Amanda Cox

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