2023 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.
Download Form (Outstanding Educator).
Nomination forms are available in the office or online from the links 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 Friday, May 19th
Recipients will be announced via eNews and the PTA newsletter in June.
| 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 |
