National PTA Outstanding Advocacy Awards Grant

National PTA Outstanding Advocacy Awards Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: National Congress of Parents & Teachers
Last Updated: November 14, 2025

Summary

The National PTA Outstanding Advocacy Awards recognize exemplary efforts by state, local, and individual PTA advocates dedicated to improving the education, health, and well-being of children. Established by the National PTA, these awards highlight four categories of advocacy: Outstanding State PTA Advocacy, Outstanding Local PTA Advocacy, Shirley Igo Advocate of the Year, and Outstanding Youth Advocate of the Year. Awardees will be celebrated at the National PTA’s Legislative Conference in March 2026.

Overview

National PTA® is the oldest and largest child advocacy association in America. For 125 years, PTA has worked with school communities and decision makers to solve the toughest problems in our nation’s history. PTA is a network of millions of families, students, teachers, administrators, and business and community leaders devoted to the educational success of children and the promotion of family engagement in schools. PTA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit association that prides itself on being a powerful voice for all children, a relevant resource for families and communities, and a strong advocate for public education. Outstanding Advocacy Awards The National PTA Outstanding Advocacy Awards honor state, local and individual PTA advocates for taking action to make a difference for the education, health, safety and well-being of every child. The award is presented to PTA advocates in four categories: Outstanding State PTA Advocacy Award Outstanding Local PTA Advocacy Award Shirley Igo Advocate of the Year Award Outstanding Youth Advocate of the Year Award Awardees will be honored during National PTA’s Legislative Conference in March 2026.

Eligibility

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