Jan Harp Domene Diversity and Inclusion Awards
Forecasted
Jan Harp Domene Diversity and Inclusion Awards support PTAs’ continued efforts to diversify membership and leadership, engage historically excluded families, and build more equitable, inclusive communities.
Funder: National Parent Teacher Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 per winning PTA; one award in each of three categories, plus convention registration and recognition
Summary: Recognizes PTAs for outstanding diversity and inclusion achievements and efforts to end discriminatory practices.
Key Information: Applicants must be PTAs in good standing under the applicable state or National PTA standards.
Description
The National PTA’s Jan Harp Domene Diversity and Inclusion Awards recognize PTAs that put the association’s guiding beliefs into action: diversity is a strength, collaboration must be inclusive, and equity drives its mission. Named for National PTA President Jan Harp Domene, who served from 2007–2009, the awards honor achievements in diversity and inclusion and efforts to end discriminatory practices.
The program recognizes work to diversify PTA membership and leadership, advance equitable and just outcomes for students and families, and create inclusive PTAs and communities. Past honorees have used multilingual communications, interpretation, disability-accessible activities and targeted outreach to engage historically excluded families. Three awards are presented annually at the National PTA Convention, recognizing state, district/council/region or community, and local PTAs.
