Awards Programs: PTA Healthy Lifestyles Awards

PTA Healthy Lifestyles

Apply for a PTA Healthy Lifestyles Award!

This November, plan an event that promotes healthy habits among students and families and your PTA could win up to $1,000 to support those plans.

What you need to know

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
—Celebrate PTA Healthy Lifestyles Month, November 2009, and have a long-term impact;
—Promote healthy lifestyles in the home, school, and community;
—Promote family involvement in the school;
—Emphasize the connection between healthy lifestyles and student achievement; and
—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:
—A monetary award of up to $1,000 to support its PTA Healthy Lifestyles activities
—A visit to its school by a PTA national officer
—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 11, 2009.
Recipients of awards will be notified within four weeks of the application deadline.

To apply
We apologize for any inconvenience, but registration is now closed. Thank you for your interest in the Healthy Lifestyles Award. We encourage your participation in Healthy Lifestyles Month. Look to this space for further information soon!

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

To prepare: Sample proposal and budget

Event Ideas

Event Ideas from Past Award Winners
Ideas and tips for Healthy Lifestyles events from 2007 and 2008 award winners.

Healthy Lifestyles Event Ideas
Other Healthy Lifestyles event ideas.

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
Consider distributing copies of the PTA Healthy Lifestyles Parent's Guide as part of your events and activities.

PTA Healthy Lifestyles Health and Wellness Facts (Ages 2 to 3)
Poster (11x17) with daily food, exercise, and sleep recommendations for children ages 2 to 3 (online exclusive)

PTA Healthy Lifestyles Health and Wellness Facts (Ages 4 to 8)
Poster (11x17) with daily food, exercise, and sleep recommendations for children ages 4 to 8 (online exclusive)

PTA Healthy Lifestyles Health and Wellness Facts (Ages 9 to 13)
Poster (11x17) with daily food, exercise, and sleep recommendations for children ages 9 to 13 (online exclusive)

PTA Healthy Lifestyles Health and Wellness Facts (Ages 14 to 18)
Poster (11x17) with daily food, exercise, and sleep recommendations for children ages 14 to 18 (online exclusive)

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.

Third Party Resources

2008 Healthy Lifestyles Award Winners photo gallery

2007 Healthy Lifestyles Award Winners photo gallery