New Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Advocacy Award

National PTA is proud to announce a new advocacy award this year: the Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Advocacy Award. This award will be presented to one local, district, council or regional PTA that through their dedication, leadership and efforts positively affected legislative and/or regulatory policy aligned with National PTA’s DEI Priorities. The recipient of this award will demonstrate PTA’s, mission, history, role, and commitment to DEI by using authentic community engagement with underrepresented groups, actively listening to what is important to these communities, and has address barriers to more effective communication with diverse audiences through advocacy.

Outstanding Youth Advocate of the Year Award

The Outstanding Youth Advocate of the Year Award is presented to a young person who through his or her creativity, leadership, and dedication, has positively affected policy or change in his or her school or community in a way that aligns with PTA’s mission and goals.

Outstanding Local PTA Advocacy Award

The Outstanding Local PTA Advocacy Award is presented to a local, district, council or regional PTA that, through their dedication, leadership and efforts positively affected legislative and/or regulatory policy compatible with PTA’s mission and goals.

These efforts must include an education/learning component for PTA members and the community-at-large. Working with multiple organizations or coalitions through grassroots collaboration is preferred.