Sport Professional of the Year Award
This award honors outstanding leaders in sport and sport education. A sport professional conducts sport-related programming or is an administrator in educational, private, or public sport-related areas. Nominees should come from those working in sport-related areas (e.g., athletic directors, coaches, athletic trainers, sport management professionals).
Qualifications
- Serves as a positive role model epitomizing the values and desired outcomes of sport;
- Demonstrates enthusiasm for the sport profession;
- Shows interest in, and sensitivity to, the needs of students, clients and fellow professionals;
- Utilizes various methodologies and implements creative, innovative, safe, and effective sport-related courses and programs based on:
- the developmental, social, and psychological needs of participants; and
- the needs, purposes, philosophies, and resources of the sponsoring institution sport-related programs;
- Assumes responsibility for professional growth;
- Evidences professional commitment through membership and involvement in appropriate professional organizations;
- Is currently a member of SHAPE America.
Special Note: If a
state does not present a Sport Professional Award, an individual from that
state may be nominated by a professional colleague with approval of the state AHPERD
board or awards committee.
Deadline for Nominations: September 15
Nomination Form
Send the completed nomination form to Karen Dowd at [email protected].