Announcing the SCA Volunteer Appreciation Awards
Source/Author: SCA Board
March 29, 2026
The Shorecrest Community Association (SCA) is proudly expanding volunteer recognition at Shorecrest with the 2025-2026 Volunteer Appreciation Awards. Inspired by and in honor of the School's annual Janet Root Volunteer of the Year Award, SCA will formally recognize volunteers through a number of new awards, which will be a part of the SCA Thank You Event on Wednesday, April 22.
"The Janet Root Volunteer of the Year Award is the Best Picture Oscar of the annual volunteer awards," say SCA Co-presidents Sasha Muzzarelli and Lindsey Carroll. "In honor of the legacy of Janet Root and the winners of her namesake award, SCA has added some new recognition opportunities, highlighting our volunteers at different places in their Shorecrest journey."
The Janet Root Volunteer of the Year Award was created in 1984 by the then Shorecrest Parent Association (now SCA) to commemorate the innumerable volunteer contributions of Janet G. Root H’16, lifetime Trustee, Chair of the Arts and Humanities Department, and namesake of the Janet Root Theatre, who began her Shorecrest journey as a parent volunteer. Longevity, committee leadership and scope of service are among the criteria for consideration.
"We know that the Janet Root Volunteer Award committee often receives nominations of amazing, engaged volunteers who don't yet meet the longevity or scope criteria, but still make a difference in our community. We are excited to expand recognition opportunities for different types of volunteers, including new families or first-time leadership, while maintaining the 40+ year tradition of the prestigious Janet Root Award," says SCA.
All Shorecrest community members are encouraged to nominate volunteers who they believe deserve to be recognized:
Nominate for Volunteer Appreciation Awards
The awards will be presented at the SCA Thank You Event on Wednesday, April 22 from 6-8pm on campus. All community members are invited and encouraged to attend. Please save the date!
Award Descriptions -
The Janet Root Volunteer of the Year Award -
Criteria for selecting the Recipient
- Length of service to the Shorecrest community.
- Service in a variety of areas, i.e. Athletics, Arts, Library, Grade Level Rep, SCA, etc.
- Positions held as a committee chairperson and committees served.
- Positive moral character.
Division Specific Awards:
Experiential School Bright Beginnings Award -
For bringing extra warmth and support to our youngest learners and their families, as well as supporting Experiential School teachers and events
Lower School Joy-Maker Award -
For adding heart and energy to Lower School through celebrations, class support and special moments, as well as supporting Lower School teachers and staff
Middle School Momentum Award -
For showing up consistently during the busy years - boosting student life with positivity, inclusion and special celebrations for both students and teachers
Upper School Impact Award -
For supporting students and teachers behind the scenes, at both events and everyday enhancements to campus life.
Core Value Awards:
Athletics: Sidelines Spark Award -
For elevating Chargers Athletics through organization, teamwork and spirited support
Arts: Standing Ovation Spark Award -
For championing the arts and helping students shine through performance, exhibits and programs
Community Service: Spark of Service Award -
For always going the extra mile to help families and the Shorecrest community
