PTA Honorary Service Awards 2026

Do you know a person(s) or organization(s) that….

Spends a lot of time volunteering at Stephen Foster with the PTA or directly with the students?

 Has positively impacted our students’ lives.

 Has gone above and beyond to serve our families and school community?

If so, please nominate them for the following service awards:

Very Special Person Award (VSP): The award 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): The award may be given to an individual or organization in special recognition of outstanding service to children and youth. 

Continuing Service Award (CSA): The award may be given to an individual or organization in special recognition of continued service to children and youth.

 Outstanding Teacher Award (OTA): The award 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): The award 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. 

Elected Official Honorary Service Award (EOHSA): This award may be given to recognize an elected official for outstanding policy work and/or legislation that positively impacts the lives of children. This award may be given at the local, state, or federal level. This award is not to be used as an endorsement of any elected official, but to celebrate the work of the elected official.

Golden Oak Service Award (GOSA): This award is the most prestigious PTA award in California. This award may be given to an individual or organization that has made significant contributions to the welfare of children and youth in the school or community.

Please take a minute to fill out the HSA Nomination form below or scan the QR code, so the PTA can formally honor their service and contributions. All nominations will be considered, and the HSA selection committee will select the recipients.

Awards will be announced in April.

Stephen Foster online nomination form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYNC4f2CcYeWrKM2bCCVFd9zw2DdIVuzsLoo7tf5VizAarbA/viewform?usp=header

For more information about HSA, check the California State PTA’s website:
Honorary Service Awards

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