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].

 

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