criteria for the nys ahperd

director of the year award

Nominees must have a minimum of five years experience as director of a health education/physical education program. Be a current member, and must have been a professional member of NYS AHPERD and COA for a minimum of five (5) years, with at least three (3) years of that membership being within the last five years.

Criteria for the award:

• Leadership and active involvement at the school district level
• Leadership and active involvement at the zone and/or state level
• Presentations related to health and/or physical education
• Quality health and/or physical education program delivery and supervision
• Participation in professional development or leading professional development activities
• Professional affiliations
• Honors, awards and community service
• Excellent civility, character, citizenship and integrity
• Letters of recommendation from colleagues, supervisors, community members or parents