An annual conference
Award Opportunities
Closing Date for all award nominations is
June 30 2008
except for Jay B Nash and Amazing People Awards
where closing date is April 15 2008
View past award winners - click here »
Professional of the Year:
The Professional of the Year Award is given to an outstanding administrator or teacher who is recognized as an extraordinary leader and who has contributed exceptional service to the Association and our profession. Past winners of the Professional of the Year Award can be viewed here.
Application process: Nominated by members of the Association.
Instructions
The application form can be downloaded in two formats. To save the file to your computer, please right click on the desired format and choose 'Save target as...' (Internet Explorer) or 'Save Link As...' (Netscape).Download Professional of the Year Nomination Form as:
PDF document (.pdf)
Microsoft Word document (.doc)
Complete application and email it to Award Chairperson.
Award Chairperson:
Catharine Haight
10 Tracy Drive
East Aurora, NY 14052
catharine_haight@eaur.wnyric.org
716.655.2293 (H)
Teacher of the Year:
The Teacher of the Year award honors individuals for excellence in teaching and overall performance in the disciplines of Physical Education at the elementary, middle, and secondary levels, Adapted Physical Education, Health Education, and Dance Education. Past winners of the Teacher of the Year Award can be viewed here.
Application process: Nominated by members of the Association.
Instructions
The application form can be downloaded in two formats. To save the file to your computer, please right click on the desired format and choose 'Save target as...' (Internet Explorer) or 'Save Link As...' (Netscape).Download Teacher of the Year Nomination Form as:
Complete application and email it to Award Chairperson.
Award Chairperson:
Rick Amundson
3792 Middle Sodus Rd.
Lyons, NY 14489
ramundson@lyonscsd.org
Distinguished Service Award:
The Distinguished Service Award is the most prestigious honor bestowed by the Association on one of its members. It is awarded based upon extensive and meritorious service to the Association and our profession. Past winners of the Distinguished Service Award can be viewed here.
Application process: Nominated by members of the Association.
Instructions
The application form can be downloaded in two formats. To save the file to your computer, please right click on the desired format and choose 'Save target as...' (Internet Explorer) or 'Save Link As...' (Netscape).Download Distinguished Service Award Nomination Form as:
Complete application and email it to Award Chairperson.
Award Chairperson:
Catharine Haight
10 Tracy Drive
East Aurora, NY 14052
catharine_haight@eaur.wnyric.org
716.655.2293 (H)
Award of Distinction for a School Administrator
This award is given to a School Administrator who has demonstrated a commitment to the enhancement of health education in their school district. Past winners of the Award of Distinction for a School Administrator can be viewed here »
Instructions
The application form can be downloaded in two formats. To save the file to your computer, please right click on the desired format and choose 'Save target as...' (Internet Explorer) or 'Save Link As...' (Netscape).Download Award of Distinction Nomination Form as:
Complete application and email it to Award Chairperson.
Award Chairperson:
Mike Schwenk
PO Box 653
155 North Country Road
Miller Place
NY 11764
631.928.1435
swankercub@aol.com
Exceptional Leadership Award For a School Health Education Coordinator
An award given to a health educator serving as a School District Health Coordinator who has demonstrated exceptional leadership in fostering a comprehensive and coordinated school health education program K-12. Past winners of the Exceptional Leadership Award For a School Health Education Coordinator can be viewed here »
Instructions
The application form can be downloaded in two formats. To save the file to your computer, please right click on the desired format and choose 'Save target as...' (Internet Explorer) or 'Save Link As...' (Netscape).Download Exceptional Leadership Nomination Form as:
Complete application and email it to Award Chairperson.
Award Chairperson:
Mike Schwenk
PO Box 653
155 North Country Road
Miller Place
NY 11764
631.928.1435
swankercub@aol.com
Bernard E. Hughes Award
The Bernard E. Hughes Award is given to an individual(s) or an organization(s) outside the profession of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. The recipients shall have made outstanding contributions to NYS AHPERD and/or one or more of our allied disciplines. Past winners of the Bernard E. Hughes Award can be found here.
Application process: Nominated by members of the Association.
Instructions
The application form can be downloaded in two formats. To save the file to your computer, please right click on the desired format and choose 'Save target as...' (Internet Explorer) or 'Save Link As...' (Netscape).Download Bernard E. Hughes Award Nomination Form as:
Complete application and email it to Award Chairperson.
Award Chairperson:
Mark Yaeger,
546 Dunnbridge Drive,
Webster, NY 14580.
585.787.2422 (H)
myaeger@ci.webster.ny.us
Jay B. Nash Outstanding Major
Closing Date: April 15 2008
This award is given to one male & one female undergraduate
student for outstanding performance relevant to their preparation
for the profession in the areas of Health, Physical Education,
Recreation or Dance. These recipients will represent NYS AHPERD
at the Eastern District Association conference. The award
also includes $750.00 support for graduate study, membership
& conference registration fees for NYS AHPERD are waived
for two years. These nominations are generated from College
& University Department Chairs.
Application process: Submitted by interested candidates.
Further details:
Award Chairperson:
Kaylie Howard
85 Grand Central Avenue
Amityville, NY 11701
631-262-6698 (W)
kaylieb15@hotmail.com
Amazing People Awards
Closing Date: April 15 2008
These awards are given by Zones and Sections to honor individuals
who have made exceptional contributions to the profession.
The process is particular to each Zone and Section. (Communicate
with your Zone or Section President for more information).
The Amazing People Awards are presented at the Annual Conference
on Thursday evening at the Amazing People Awards Ceremony.
View An Amazing History of Amazing People »
Awards Chairpersons:
Zone or Section Presidents
NAGWS "Pathfinder" Award:
The National Association for Girls and Women in Sports Award honors an individual who advocates, recruits, and enhances opportunities for girls and women in sports and sport leadership. New York selects a recipient who is then recognized and honored at the AAHPERD national convention the following spring. Application process. February deadline.
For further information, please read more »
