PTO Today

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who can enter?
PTO Today's Parent Group of the Year search is open to all parent groups: PTO, PTA, HSA, PTC, etc. Winners have included groups at public and private schools; rural, suburban, and urban schools; and elementary and middle schools. We've had winners from schools with as few as 20 students and as many as 1,300 in a single elementary school.

2. How many categories can my group enter?
Groups may enter in as many categories as they wish.

3. How many winners will be selected?
10 winners will be chosen, one in each of 8 categories plus a national winner and national runner-up. We'll also name several dozen honorable mentions, and every group that enters will receive a certificate of achievement.

4. Does PTO Today promote the winning groups?
Winners will be profiled in the September 2009 issue of PTO Today magazine.

5. When will the winners be notified?
Winners will be notified in late summer 2009.

6. Will my entry materials be returned?
Entries are held for review until the September issue of PTO Today magazine is published. If you'd like your materials returned, please feel free to contact us in September 2009.