California State PTA: Honorary Service Awards
Honorary Service Awards (HSAs) are awarded year round and designed as a unique way for PTA units, councils and districts to publicly acknowledge both individuals and organizations for outstanding community service to children and youth in a community.
A portion of the proceeds from the purchases of the Honorary Services Award are used to fund the California State PTA Scholarship and Grant Program. This program provides scholarships for volunteers and educators to continue their education; Scholarships for High School Seniors to continue their education; plus grants to local PTAs to advance goals in areas related to outreach in translation, cultural arts, parent education and healthy lifestyle.
CAPTA - Very Special Person Award
The Very Special Person (VSP) Award may be given by individuals or PTA constituent organizations to recognize an individual or group.
CAPTA - Honorary Service Award
An Honorary Service Award (HSA) may be given to recognize an individual or organization for outstanding service to children and youth in your community, going above and beyond what is asked of them.
CAPTA - Continuing Honorary Service Award
A Continuing Honorary Service Award (CHSA) may be given to recognize an individual or organization for ongoing or long-time service to children and youth, providing support year after year.
CAPTA - Outstanding Teacher Award
The Outstanding Teacher Award (OTA) is given to recognize a teacher for outstanding service to children and youth through PTA, school, or the community.
CAPTA - Outstanding Administrator Award
The Outstanding Administrator Award (OAA) is given to recognize an administrator for outstanding service to children and youth through PTA, school, or the community.
CAPTA - Elected Official Honorary Service Award
The Elected Official Honorary Service Award (EOHSA) is given to recognize an elected official for outstanding service to children and youth through PTA, school, or the community
CAPTA - Golden Oak Service Award
This award is given to recognize, as the most prestigious of the Honorary Service Awards, an individual or organization that has made significant contributions to the welfare of children and youth in a school or community.