Postmarked by January 31st to PTA Region Director

Purpose:

The purpose of this award is to recognize a junior or senior who best exemplifies the humanitarian principles of Stanley Marcus who is remembered for his humanitarianism and dedication to youth through zealous volunteer community service.

Criteria:

The nominee must be:
-  A junior or senior at a high school with a PTA/PTSA in good standing
-  Chosen for outstanding volunteer community service and having displayed humanitarian principles by word and deed
-  Selected for the quality of their humanitarian activities rather than for the quantity of extra-curricular activities
-  NOTE: Academic achievement SHOULD NOT be a factor in the selection process!

Unit Selection:

In order to participate, the PTA/PTSA High School unit must be in good standing on the date of submission:
1.    Membership dues paid
2.    Insurance paid
3.    Current bylaws - 3 years or less since last approved

The local selection committee should be composed of representatives from PTA/PTSA, administration, faculty, and students.

Send the completed application form to your Region PTA Director postmarked by January 31.

Region PTA Selection:

Each Region PTA/PTSA may submit one nominee for this state award from those submitted by the high school PTA units.

New York State PTA Award:

From the nominees submitted, one recipient will be chosen by the NYS PTA Committee by May 1. Presentation of the award (an engraved plaque and a monetary award of $250) shall be made by the Region PTA at the Spring Conference (or other appropriate occasion).