Founded in 1905, the Washington Congress of Parents and Teachers, now known as the Washington State Parent Teacher Association (WSPTA), is the largest non-profit, volunteer organization in Washington. As the premier parent organization, with over 80,000 members in more than 830 local PTAs, the association is an innovative, forward-thinking, and effective advocate for children.
WSPTA Membership Achievement Awards 2027
Description
Membership Achievement Awards provide a significant opportunity for recognition that a local PTA can earn.
100% Staff Membership Award
The 100% Gold Staff Membership Award is presented to local PTAs that enroll at least as many school staff members as there are full-time certificated employees at the school.
The 100% Platinum Staff Membership Award is presented to local PTAs that enroll all their full-time school staff members.
This award recognizes the value of teachers and school staff as stakeholders advocating for all children through PTA membership.
Student Membership Award
Offering student memberships is a meaningful way to amplify student voices, grow your membership, and build a more inclusive, forward-thinking organization. Including students also strengthens advocacy. The Student Membership Award has three tiers- if 5% of your total membership is students you can earn the Bronze recognition award, 10% for Silver, and 15% for Gold. Application due date- March 12, 2027.
100% PTA Membership Award
The 100% PTA Membership Award is presented to local PTAs that enroll at least as many members as there are full-time enrolled students at the school associated with that PTA. This is the ultimate achievement in PTA membership and recognizes that every child in the school community has a paid PTA member to be their voice.
PTAs must be in good standing and submit a completed application form by March 12, 2027 to be eligible for this award. Recipients of the 100% PTA Membership Award will be honored at the WSPTA convention in the spring.