Lakeridge PTA Awards
Help us recognize our amazing volunteers & educators
Our Lakeridge PTA Awards outstanding volunteers, educators, or committees for their creativity, innovation, dedication, and commendable work for our school communities. Let’s show our volunteers and educators how much we appreciate them by honoring those who have achieved distinction!
Nominations open for 2025-2026 Awards - Submit your nomination here (deadline May 31, 2026)
past award recipients
Volunteer Service Award
For the quiet powerhouse and steady helper whose work makes magic happen behind the scenes.
| School Year | Award Recipient(s) |
| 2024-2025 | Jessie Bronson Lauren Shrewsberry |
| 2023-2024 | Tricia Jaffe |
| 2022-2023 | Courtney Weber |
| 2021-2022 | Alica Fisher |
| 2020-2021 | Ly-Lan McCarthy Lily Huang |
| 2019-2020 | Scott Stone Courtney Weber Christine McGrath |
| 2018-2019 | Paulette Denman Erin Azose Tricia Jaffe |
Golden Acorn Award
Honors a volunteer whose service this year has been nothing short of exceptional.
| School Year | Award Recipient(s) |
| 2024-2025 | Ly-Lan McCarthy Sarah Karim |
| 2023-2024 | Charlene Matukaitis |
| 2022-2023 | Alicia Fisher |
| 2021-2022 | Ly-Lan McCarthy |
| 2020-2021 | Maria McBride |
| 2019-2020 | Jennifer Glick |
| 2018-2019 | Stephanie Berry |
Special Recognition Award
Recognizes a volunteer who goes above and beyond and brings the Lakeridge spirit to life.
| School Year | Award Recipient(s) |
| 2024-2025 | Amber VanWinkle |
| 2023-2024 | Julie Day |
| 2022-2023 | Nicola Kamath Sarah Siler |
| 2021-2022 | Natalie Clark |
| 2020-2021 | Natalie Woods Nancy Weil |
| 2019-2020 | Maria McBride Amy Hopkins Ruth Cartwright |
| 2018-2019 | Alison Stovall Gwen Loosmore Julia Hokanson |
Belonging Warrior Award
Celebrates an educator who champions belonging and goes above and beyond to foster an inclusive environment to ensure every student feels seen and valued.
| School Year | Award Recipient(s) |
| 2024-2025 | Mrs. Amanda Higgins |
| 2023-2024 | Ms. Rebecca Reid Ms. Amber Bobst |
Lion of the Year
Recognizes a teacher or staff member who goes above and beyond and brings extraordinary energy, heart, and creativity to the Lakeridge experience.
| School Year | Award Recipient(s) |
| 2024-2025 | Mrs. Lucy Anderson Mrs. Joan Wold |
| 2023-2024 | Mr. Tyler Stevens |
| 2022-2023 | Erica Ottosen Sophia Johnston |
| 2021-2022 | Nurse Rachael Hitchcock |
Honorary Recognition Awards
Honorary awards given by the PTA as a one-time special recognition.
| School Year | Award Recipient(s) |
| 2024-2025 | Principal Heidi Christensen (Golden Pineapple Award) |
| 2023-2024 | Mr. Bob Hanson (Retiring after 38 years of service) |
| 2023-2024 | Mr. Tyler Stevens (since 2019) Ms. Heather McLyman (since 2006) Mrs. Nancy Kezner (since 1969) (Lakeridge Operetta Service Award - 5th Grade Operetta Musical Directors) Janelle Honeycutt Amy Fujishige (Lakeridge Operetta Service Award - costumes and set designs since 2018) |
This page is in progress - if you have names of former award winners, please email them to communicationslakeridge@gmail.com.
