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Awards Programs: PTA Healthy Lifestyles Awards

PTA Healthy Lifestyles

Apply for a PTA Healthy Lifestyles Award!

PTA Healthy Lifestyles Awards will be given only to PTAs in good standing.

• All applications will be subject to competitive review. Judges will be looking for programs that
o Promote healthy lifestyles in the home, school, and community;
o Promote family involvement in the school;
o Emphasize the connection between healthy lifestyles and student achievement; and
o Engage a diverse group of family and community members.

• Each qualified local PTA that submits a completed application will receive at least one of the following:
o A monetary award of up to $1,000 to support its PTA Healthy Lifestyles activities
o A visit to its school by a PTA national officer
o A certificate of recognition

• The monetary award may be used only to cover direct expenses for the proposed PTA project. (Awards granted may be less than the amount requested.)

• Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. EDT, Friday, September 5, 2008.

• Recipients of awards will be notified by Monday, September 29, 2008.

What you need to do

• Apply. PTAs in good standing may apply. Complete and submit the application form (download the form below); also submit a typed, 250-word description of your PTA Healthy Lifestyles plans and a budget for the use of award monies. An electronic version of the application may also be requested by sending an e-mail to HealthyLifestyles@pta.org. (Please submit only one application per PTA.)

• Send. Applications may be submitted via e-mail to HealthyLifestyles@pta.org or via fax to (202) 289-6791. Or you may mail applications to:
Attn: PTA Healthy Lifestyles
PTA Office of Programs and Public Policy
1400 L Street NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20005-9998

Please submit using only one method.

• Celebrate. Winners will be notified via e-mail by September 29, 2008. All award monies must be used by the PTA for PTA purposes.

If you have any questions, please contact the PTA Information Center at (800) 307-4PTA (4782) or HealthyLifestyles@pta.org.

View a sample proposal and sample event budget below under "How to Enter."

Event Ideas

Healthy Lifestyles Event Ideas
Ideas and tips for how to put on Healthy Lifestyles events.

How to Get People Involved
List of ideas for encouraging participation in Healthy Lifestyles events.

Potential Event Partners
List of ideas for event partnerships or sponsorships.

How to Enter

Sample Proposal and Sample Budget
Examples of budgets and Healthy Lifestyles Award proposals.

Parent Guides

Healthy Lifestyles
It is important for children to come to school emotionally and physically healthy.

Timeline & Planning

Healthy Lifestyles Planning Process
Five-step process for coordinating a Healthy Lifestyles event.

Items to Consider
Things to think about before, during and after your Healthy Lifestyles event.

Other Planning Ideas
Tips for seeking donations, using the Healthy Lifestyles Parent's Guide, and planning for an inclusive event.

Third Party Resources

2007 Healthy Lifestyles Award Winners photo gallery

Additional Resources

Healthy Lifestyles Awards Application (PDF)

Healthy Lifestyles Awards Application (Word Doc)