Each spring RHS PTSA looks for input from RHS staff, parents, students, and community. The PTSA seeks recommendations in identifying exceptional advocates and volunteers within our school community. Awards are presented to honorees at RHS in several award categories.
Nominate a deserving recipient HERE. Please note that you may nominate more than one person for each award. You do not need to nominate someone for every award.
Send your completed or partially completed form to RHS PTSA Attn: Awards, 17272 NE 104TH, Redmond, WA 98052 or you may email recommendations to awards@redmondhsptsa.org. Forms must be received by Wednesday, May 22, 2024.
The Golden Acorn* award is given to a person who has given exemplary volunteer service to children and youth in our school community. This award consists of a gold pin in the shape of an acorn, a special certificate and a contribution of $65.00 in that persons name to the Washington State PTA Financial Grant Foundation. The foundation provides scholarships each year to high school graduates entering college or vocational school
Golden Mustang Award is unique to the Redmond High School community. The recipient should be a positive role model for all students. It is someone that goes beyond their job description to encourage the success of our students, in turn making RHS a better place. The award is offered at the discretion of the Awards Committee and may not be awarded every year
Outstanding Educator Award* is also offered by the Washington State PTA to recognize individuals who go beyond the normal expectations of their jobs to make the learning environment fun, beneficial and challenging. A pin and certificate are awarded, as well as a donation to the State PTA Scholarship Foundation
Outstanding Advocate Award* Established in 2004, this award recognizes and honors individuals for their advocacy work on behalf of children and youth. An outstanding advocate could be a PTA grassroots advocate, teacher, assistant, administrator, or community member
Outstanding Student Advocate Award* recognizes students who have made significant contributions through leadership and service in their school and the RHS community
Honorary Life Membership Award* recognizes an individual who has contributed significantly over time to the growth and development of PTA at the local unit, council, or state level. This honor is awarded at the discretion of the RHS PTSA Awards Committee and may not be awarded every year
These awards consist of a gold pin, a special certificate, and a contribution in the winner’s name to the Washington State PTA Financial Grant Foundation. The foundation provides scholarships each year to high school graduates entering college or vocational school.
Previous Award Winners
2024 Tracey Gauthier
2023 Lisa Frost
2022 Roo Hall & Natalie Carpenter
2021 Gregory Larson
2019 Valerio Canda, Michele Miller, & Lisa Seeley
2018 Susan Lindsay & Vicki Krum
2017 Diane Lindquist & Steve Wiebe
2016 Robert Holmes
2015 Nicole Wiebe
2014 Grace Lawrence
2013 Pam Summa & Bob Holmes
2012 Paul Mullen
2011 Ruth Barton & Richard Wharf
2010 Lloyd Higgins & Andy Robertson
2009 Pam Hopp & Karen Monier
2008 Susan Katris & George Janneusch
2007 Sharon Fulkerson
2006 Marilyn Hargraves & Deb Becker
2005 Robin Roberts
2024 Radha Dalvi, Elaine Hanifan, & Darin Manzano
2023 Pam McBain
2022 Steven Blackmon & Meredith Cain
2021 Elizabeth Christian & Michelle Obenaus
2019 Joy Arnquist & Andrea Stoppani
2018 Pat Tschumper
2017 Desiree Michael & Lesly Lam
2016 Vicki Krum & Tobey Casey
2015 Javier Berrios & Lisa Seeley
2014 Sheila Zambrowsky
2013 Susan Seabrooks & Peter LaFond
2012 Kalpana Gilroy
2011 Anne Johnston
2010 Inez Mobley & Lois Hiskey
2009 Jeff Larsen & John Appelgate
2008 Joanne Hall
2007 Barb Nappen
2006 Terri Blier
2005 Pete Saxby
2004 George Jannuesch & Nick Corvelle
2003 Carol Kosher & Robin Roberts
2002 Teresa Harvey & Fayette Radoll
2001 Jeff Sundae & Denise Oury
2000 Sharon Fulkerson, Sandy Hargraves & Lynette Brivitt
1999 Andy Robertson, Jan Clark & Kevin McCalish
1998 Cheryl Dennis & Doris Townsend
1997 Jolynn Woods & Lynn Heitzfaf
1996 Al Kovatz & Lisa Tracy
1995 Marilyn Wilson & Judy Hontz
2024 Mary Asplund & Mary Wood
2023 Felice Nightengale
2019 Joy Arnquist & Andrea Stoppani
2018 Vicki Krum & Nicole Wiebe
2015 Julie Haase
2014 Matt Loschen
2012 Shelley Flores
2009 Melinda Wilson
2006 Lisa Tracy
2024 Cory Edwards
2023 Bob Miller
2022 Linda Shadley
2021 Andy Robertson & Paula Ferguson
2019 Ashley Anderson, Todd Rubin, & Diane Lindquist
2018 Jeff Gehring
2017 Samuel Kuyper & Andrew Robertson
2016 Paul Osborne
2015 Paula Ferguson & Robert Miller
2014 Holly Applegate & David Peabody
2013 Alison Kairis & Jennifer Mauck
2012 Kate Atvars & Rob Noteboom
2011 Kate Allender
2010 Sandy Hargraves
2009 Jeannine Ewing
2008 Doug Kimball
2007 Cathy Michaelis
2006 Maynard Garrity
2005 Deb Becker
2024 Claudia Villasenor
2023 Sarah Gray
2021 Shannon Fisher
2019 Rita Costello, Trevor Tangen, & Jane Todd
2018 Alison Kairis & Alisa Zemke
2016 Beth Sigall & Jennifer Martinson
2015 "Para-educators Dream Team": Pam Drake, Pam Hopp, Nicole Shoalwater, & Mario Montgomery
2014 Ruth Schemmel
2013 Dan Handschin
2012 Ellen Zambrowkski-Huls
2011 Tracy Hoien & Jane Todd
2010 Shelley Zimmerman
2009 Melissa Pointer
2008 Mike Town
2024 Noah Lee & Jonathan Rector
2023 Sohil Bhatia
2022 Olivia Bills
2016 Charlie Pangborn
2014 Julia Doherty
2013 Shelby Albrecht
2012 Kara Chambers
