Canyon Creek Elementary PTA Awards

Our PTA is thrilled to have the honor of recognizing outstanding individuals every year. Each winter a committee is created, consisting of prior winners and PTA leadership to select individuals who are deserving for their dedication to our kids. 

Want to nominate someone for 2022-23 school year awards? PTA Award Nominations (2022-23 school year)

Golden Acorn Award: 

Recognizes an individual volunteer who has given outstanding volunteer service to all children in the school community.  This acknowledges service by an individual "above and beyond" a particular job description.       

 
Previous Golden Acorn Recipients:
2023 - Tom Lorusso, Jessica Shaffner
2022 - Foram Shah, Nancy Tangen
2021 - Nicole Trimble
2020 - Courtney Carr, Melanie McKenzie
2019 - Barby Taheri
2018 - Robin Zaback
2017 - Jeana Schroeder
2016 - Melissa Kline
2015 - Melissa Arnold, Tess Davis
2014 - Colette Puoci
2013 - Julie Kerr
2012 - Melanie Monson, Stephanie Tastad
2011 - Kymberly Hardan
2010 - Lori Hays
2009 - Julie Wilder, Stephanie Sivertson, Barb Pope
2008 - Mary White, Terri Jaenson, Steve Schefter
2007 - Jodi Ehlers, Jennifer Cox
2006 - Patty Bourne, Lynn Fleming
2005 - Nancy Plenert, Jill Simmons, Jeff Booth
2004 - Cindy Hanson, Yuno Marioni, Kristi Hannigan
2003 - Jennifer Sciarrino, Anne Sorensen
2002 - Jolene Taylor, Mindy Walderhaug, Christy Ferguson
2001 - Mary Wagner, Sue Spence, Marie McDowell
2000 - Michell Maas, Shari Baird
1999 - Simi Pearce, Kim Green
1998 - Patty Howell, Kathy Bellin, Doug& Leanne Maxwell
1997 - Karen Johns, Cheryl Lanois
1996 - Margaret Rosenbaum, Amy Resnik
 

Outstanding Educator Award:

Recognizes an individual educator who goes beyond the normal expectations of their jobs to make the learning environment fun, beneficial, and challenging for students.  

Previous Outstanding Educator Recipients:
2023 - Chad Inks, Heather Casper
2022 - Deanna Roland, Maddy Rodgers
2021 - Tina Vaughan, Kara McGrew 
2020 - Molly Goodspeed, Ruth Hansen
2019 - Dylan D'Entremont
2018 - Elliot Gray
2017 - Rebecca Andrick, Deanna Watson
2016 - Sandy Kope
2015 - Kathleen Dunn, Susan Nakatsu
2014 - Joanne Burkett
2013 - Cindy Ries
2012 - Yuy-Pey Lin
2011 - Karen Emery
2010 - Serena Lindley
 

Outstanding Advocate Award:  

Recognizes an individual for continued and dedicated service to all children and a demonstrated commitment to helping create strong policies relating to the health, welfare, safety, and education of children and youth.
 
Previous Outstanding Advocate Recipients:
2023 - Erica Mahoney
2022 - Christy Deer
2020 - Jennifer Snyder
2019 - Karen Rogers
2018 - Suzanne Ducotey
2017 - Robert (Bob) Graff
2016 - Jodi Ehlers, Chrissy Baumgartner (now Chrissy Hart)
2015 - Mark Mayberry
2014 - Melissa Barton, Rodeen Peterson, Megan Kearney
2013 - Chris Russell
2012 - Amber Manning
2011 - Stephanie Tastad
2010 - Julia Lacey
 

Lifetime Membership Award:

The Honorary Life Membership Award recognizes an individual who has contributed significantly to the development, growth, and sustainability of a local PTA or council. It is awarded to someone who has shown extraordinary commitment to the PTA’s vision and mission.

Previous Lifetime Membership Award Recipients:
2022 - Bruce Denton

2019 - Melissa Kline
2015 - Mary White