Golden Acorn Award: The Golden Acorn Award is presented, by a local PTA unit or council, to a volunteer in recognition of his/her dedication and service to children and youth. Since the beginning of this program, more than 44,000 Golden Acorns have been presented to volunteers throughout Washington State. A contribution in the name of the recipient(s) is made by the honoring PTA to the Washington State PTA Scholarship Program. From these contributions, WSPTA is able to provide grants to freshman students entering post-secondary education. 

Outstanding Advocate Award: In 2004, the Washington State PTA established the Outstanding Advocate Award, a new statewide volunteer recognition program to recognize and honor individuals for their advocacy work on behalf of children and youth. This award can be given by a PTA unit, council, or region. Recipients receive a certificate and pin and a contribution is made in their name to the WSPTA Scholarship Program.

Volunteer Service Award: Given to an individual who contributed exceptional volunteer service for children, the PTA organization or the school community during the past years.

Outstanding Educator Award: The Outstanding Educator Award was created to recognize individuals who have provided outstanding educational opportunities for children and youth that are beyond the normal scope of their job.

Senior Volunteer Service Award: Established in 2019, this award recognizes graduating senior parents (last child at MIHS) for their service for the entire period their children were in the Mercer Island School District.

Outstanding Community Partner: The Community Partner award recognizes a local Island business or organization that goes above and beyond standard expectations to help and facilitate the work and mission of MIHS PTSA, including helping to build a cooperative relationship between students, schools and community.