The Washington State PTA recently presented the 2011 Outstanding Service Award to Wendy DeLong, of Kirkland. DeLong has been a PTA member since 1974 and has served in many capacities at the local unit and council levels over the years.

She has received four Golden Acorn Awards, one council Outstanding Service Award, at least two Honorary Life Membership Awards, and has achieved the Crystal Level of WSPTA’s Leadership Academy, the highest level a PTA leader can obtain.

In addition to her volunteer service for PTA, she is also involved in Campfire Boys and Girls, children’s choirs, neighborhood associations, school district foundations, grassroots advocacy campaigns and the Coast Guard.

The Outstanding Service Award is the highest volunteer service award presented by the Washington State PTA. It is only presented to one or two recipients each year.