2027 Outstanding Advocacy Awards
The 2027 Outstanding Advocacy Awards by the National PTA honor exceptional advocacy advancing children's education, health, and well-being at state, local, and individual levels.
Funder: National Parent Teacher Association
Due Dates: September 11, 2026: Application deadline for 2027 Outstanding Advocacy Awards — submissions due by 5:00 p.m. ET (submission window July 23, 2026–Sept. 11, 2026)
Funding Amounts: Recognition award; no direct monetary grant. Honorees are celebrated at the National PTA Legislative Conference.
Summary: Recognizes outstanding PTA advocates at the state, local, and individual levels for advancing education, health, and child well-being.
Description
The National PTA Outstanding Advocacy Awards honor exceptional PTA advocates—individuals, youth, and organizations—who have made significant contributions to advancing the education, health, safety, and well-being of children. The awards recognize advocacy efforts at state and local levels, as well as individual champions, and are presented annually during the National PTA’s Legislative Conference. Recipients are selected across four categories: Outstanding State PTA Advocacy Award, Outstanding Local PTA Advocacy Award, Shirley Igo Advocate of the Year Award, and Outstanding Youth Advocate of the Year Award.
