Honorary Service Awards Nominations
Honorary Service Awards
The Honorary Service Award Selection Committee requests that members of Orange Unified Council of PTAs assist in the selection of deserving recipients for recognition at the General Association Meeting May . Nominated individuals or organizations who have made significant contributions to the well being of children, youth or families in this school and/or community can be considered for this award. Current members, officers and teachers may also be considered for this award.
Honorary Service Award Program includes the Very Special Person Award (VSP), Honorary Service Award (HSA), Continuing Service Award (CSA), Golden Oak Service Award (GOSA – California’s highest honor), Outstanding Teacher Award (OTA), Outstanding Administrator Award (OAA) and Donations in name of an individual or organization. Funds contributed to the HSA Program provide resources for the California Scholarship, Grant and Leadership Development Programs.
DUE DATE: April 15, 2024
AWARD RECIPIENTS: The HSA Nomination Committee will make the final determination on award recipients and award categories
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Online Nomination Form
To access the HSA Nomination Form
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Emailed Copy of Responses will be sent to each person that fills in the form. Responses can be edited, so the form does not have to be completed in one sitting.
Important: Review information below regarding Award/Categories
Very Special Person
(VSP)
May be given to individuals or PTA constituent organizations to recognize having contributed to the school community in a special way.
Honorary Service Award
(HSA)
May be given to an individual or organization in the PTA, school or community in special recognition of outstanding service to children and youth.
Continuing Service Award
(CSA)
May be given to an individual or organization in the PTA, school or community for recognition of outstanding service to
children and youth. This award may be given to a person whose contributions have been significant over a continuing period of time. The award may be given regardless of whether a recipient has previously received the California State PTA’s Honorary Service
Award.
Golden Oak Service Award
(GOSA)
May be given to an individual or organization that has made significant contributions to the welfare of children and youth in the PTA, school or community. This award should be given to recognize exceptional service to children and youth; it is California State PTA’s most prestigious award.
Outstanding Teacher Award
(OTA)
May be given to a teacher in special recognition for outstanding service in positively impacting the lives and welfare of children and youth in the PTA, school, or community.
Outstanding Administrator Award (OAA)
May be given to an administrator in special recognition for outstanding service in positively impacting the lives and welfare of children and youth in the PTA, school, or community.
Donation in Tribute or Memoriam
May be given by PTAs or by individuals in tribute to a person, a group or in memoriam. The donation may be made in any amount. An acknowledgment card or certificate, as requested, will be sent when a donation of $10.00 or more is made. Anyone or any group may donate to the HSA program fund; the fund is not limited to contributions by PTAs.