2024 Golden Acorn
Let’s Recognize Challenger’s Outstanding
Volunteers and Educators
The Golden Acorn Award is awarded to PTA volunteers who go above and beyond in their service to a school community.
The Outstanding Educator Award is awarded to a teacher or staff member who makes significant contributions that enhance the education of students.
Nominate Golden Acorn or Outstanding Educator !
Nomination forms are available online from the link above.
**Please note that previous recipients are not eligible for nomination, please see previous winners below**
Please return the forms either through the online form or via email to GoldenAcornPTA@gmail.com no later than Sunday, April 21st, 2024
Recipients will be announced via eNews and the PTA newsletter in May.
| Year | Golden Acorn | Outstanding Educator |
| 2023 | Chelsey Burgheimer | Gloria Cho |
| Kylee Hatch | Kevin Proudfoot | |
| Monika MacDonald | Meagan Rhodes | |
| Nicole Raegen | ||
| 2022 | Jen Barth | Ingrid Lemke |
| Kelsey Fierst | Tanya Martin | |
| Abby White | Dawn Olin | |
| 2020 | Lisa Mitchell | Juliana McDowell |
| Flannery Wilcox | Brandy Falk | |
| Adelina Thelan | Christina Ferreria | |
| Alison Greer | ||
| 2019 | Amy Senior | Paula Nocente-Casey |
| Debbie Orosco | Sherrie Brewer | |
| Bindya Devilal | Jean VanDyne | |
| Kendra Campbell | Beth Manias | |
| 2018 | Maria Sandoval | Ricky Bannish |
| Valerie Darling | Lisa Clark | |
| Wendy Glazer | Sara Jo Pietraszewski | |
| 2017 | Heather Matthews | Shannon Leonard |
| Heather Wolter | Sarah Spada | |
| Emily Lee | Natalie Gerber | |
| Linda Mori | ||
| 2016 | Rachelle Roberts | Susan Kelly |
| Shannon DeHart | Rowena Duane | |
| Jennifer McCommon | ||
| 2015 | Jennifer Laramore | Michelle Mccaby Culp |
| Janelle Quigley | Ellen Ferrin | |
| Karly Lee | ||
| 2014 | Angie Dutcher | Patricia Ellis |
| Amy Figueroa | Joel Sayson | |
| Jennifer Strach | ||
| 2013 | Laura Laudollf | Alicia Favreau |
| Tiffanie Dreffenbach | Kathy Stimpson | |
| Yvette Artman | ||
| 2012 | Buttons Hunter | Ron Johnson |
| Bev Sakamoto | Danna Colingham | |
| Amy Tuvey | ||
| 2011 | Elizabeth Bania | Kriss Wincentsen |
| Jennifer Good | Lenore Schmidt | |
| Ruth Steck | Alica Ogren | |
| 2010 | Marilou Dacey | Hank Klein |
| Sandi Dong | Delores D'Alo | |
| Shannon Karr | ||
| 2009 | Kari Ovena | Pam Ridenour |
| Deneall Owens | Andrea Garvey | |
| Tanja Fontana | Robin Earl | |
| 2008 | Susan Earll | Liz Yanev |
| Kelly Azzarello | Josh Frank | |
| Ingrid Crouch | Kelly Phipps | |
| 2007 | Erin Seminatore | Tera Coyle |
| Leslie Miniken | Jonelle Fadden | |
| Rhonda Kurtenbach | Linda Wehrman | |
| 2006 | Joji Siegel | Michael Getty |
| Sandy Kurtz | Katy Krueger | |
| Lesa Larson | ||
| Karen Ishimaru | ||
| 2005 | Judy Babb | Pat Barhe |
| Carolyn McCleister | Karen Knoll | |
| Katie Mondloch | ||
| Vicki Pickett | ||
| 2004 | Erin Wallace | Kristina Sutherland |
| Jody Riley | Mary Perry-Hardin | |
| Peggy Robinson | ||
| Julie Elder | ||
| 2003 | Wendee Mathiesen | Josh Berg |
| 2002 | Wendy Helling | Amy DeAndre |
| Sue Lee | ||
| Katie Marvin | ||
| Moira Watts | ||
| 2001 | Sharon Caesar | Cindy Wagner |
| Pam Esposito | ||
| Pam Weber | ||
| 2000 | Monica Greathouse | |
| Liz Louie | ||
| Cindy Enyeart | ||
| Rosanne Rixon | ||
| 1999 | Suzi Suelzle | |
| Serena Blach-Villnow | ||
| Claudia Manousek | ||
| 1998 | Dave Holbrook | |
| Nancy Gilchrist | ||
| Michelle Wilkins | ||
| Mary Perry Hardin | ||
| 1997 | DeAnna Gatrel | |
| Hank Klein | ||
| Debi Rapoza | ||
| 1996 | Anne Bruns | |
| Dave Sharkey | ||
| Deena Myers | ||
| Sally Coleman | ||
| 1995 | Sheila Youngberg | |
| Mary Sweeney | ||
| 1994 | Cherie Dodd | |
| Linda Sirianni | ||
| Linda Theilke | ||
| 1993 | Gail Frost | |
| Elaine Grant | ||
| Wendy Sedlacek | ||
| 1992 | Susan Jaffee | |
| Debra Garcia | ||
| Suzanne D'Erico | ||
| 1991 | Joni Levinson | |
| Robyn Scola | ||
| 1990 | Lesley Austin | |
| Ramona Lawrence | ||
| Kris McBride |
