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Suffolk Region PTA Awards
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Ted Brigham Teacher of the Year Award
Deadline: November 15th
Ted Brigham was a teacher for 27 years. During that time, he continually reached beyond his position as a teacher to both students and parents with a commitment to build stronger relations between home and school. His commitment to the welfare of children was further demonstrated by his years of service as an active member of the PTA.
Ted had a strong belief that parental involvement was important in helping his students to succeed and his work as a classroom teacher exemplified that every day.
Danielle Alduino Memorial Scholarship Award
Deadline: November 30th
The Danielle Alduino Scholarship Award is awarded to a graduating public high school senior who has dedicated themselves to community service. This memorial award is dedicated to the memory of Danielle Alduino, past Suffolk Region PTA District Director, who believed in giving back to the community. She spent many years advocating for children by volunteering in her local PTA, Suffolk Region PTA and the New York State PTA Board of Managers where she served as a Vice President.
Danielle Alduino Memorial Scholarship Donation Form
Unsung Teacher of the Year Award
Deadline: March 31st
This award is to recognize a teacher who goes above and beyond the regular duties of the classroom to truly make an impact on a school, district or community. An Unsung Teacher of the Year goes beyond interacting with students on an instructional level and works to make sure their physical and emotional needs are met as well.
Helen Maloney Newsletter Award
Deadline: March 31st
The award is named to honor the memory of Helen Maloney, who served for many years in a variety of capacities on the Suffolk Region Board of Managers among those as editor of our Dimensions Newsletter. Helen believed in the importance of communication and getting the PTA ‘message’ out to all organizations involved in the education of our children. She fought for the right for PTA to be at the table and involved in all educational decisions.
Applications for the following awards and recognitions are accepted on an on-going basis:
Established in 1991, the purpose of the Peg Davis Leadership Award is to recognize and acknowledge outstanding leadership in Suffolk Region PTA’s. This award is named in honor of the fine leadership of Margaret (Peg) Davis, who served as Suffolk District Director (1983- 1986).
Alice Willett, a past NYS PTA President, was a valuable member of our Suffolk Region Board of Managers. She continued to set an example for our new leaders by actively participating in Suffolk Region and NYS PTA trainings until her retirement at the age of 98 years young.
Congratulations to all
2024-2026
Suffolk Region PTA
Award Recipients:
2026 Danielle Alduino Memorial Scholarship Recipient:
Andrew Davidson, Smithtown HS East
2026 Helen Maloney Newsletter Award:
Half Hollow Hills SEPTA
2026 Peg Davis Leadership Award:
Sheree Sibilly
2026 Ted Brigham Teacher of the Year Recipient:
Michelle Goodwin,
Connetquot High School
2026 Unsung Teacher of the Year Award:
Dana Mullally,
Hawkins Path Elem School, Middle Country SD
2026 NYS PTA Distinguished Service Award:
Chrissy Centrone
2026 NYS PTA Honorary Life Member Award:
Michelle Abola
2026 NYS PTA Jenkins Scholarship Recipients:
Carson Hart
Lexie Lynn Hofmann
Kaylee Nguyen
Katherine Norris
Jacqueline Vinas
2025 NYS PTA Leadership Award in Honor of Jane Skrzypek Recipient:
Molly Bertran,
Sylvan Avenue Elem School PTA
2025 NYS PTA PARP Award (Suffolk Region Level):
Port Jefferson PTA, Port Jefferson SD
2026 NYS PTA Youth Humanitarian Award in Honor of Stanley Marcus (Suffolk Region Level):
Sara Repper, Bellport HS PTSA
2025-2026 NYS PTA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award Winner:
Frank J Cannon Southeast Elem PTA, Brentwood SD
2024-2026 National PTA School of Excellence Award:
Blue Point School PTA (Blue Point)
Deauville Gardens West PTA (Copiague)
Candlewood MS PTA (Dix Hills)
Waverly Avenue PTA (Holtsville)
West Hollow MS PTA (Melville)
Congratulations to our Newest Chartered Units:
Masera MS SEPTA, ESBOCES
Amityville PreK-5 PTA, Amityville SD
Amityville 6-12 PTSA, Amityville SD
Congratulations to our 2025 ESBOCES and WSBOCES Scholarship Recipients:
ESBOCES:
Olivia Short
Frank Corso
WSBOCES:
Anthony Castoria
Eylin Lainez-Medrano
New York State PTA Awards & Grants
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Applications for the following awards and recognitions are accepted on an on-going basis:
Visit New York State PTA's website to learn about additional grant and award opportunities.
Visit National PTA’s website to learn about grant and award opportunities.
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