AWARDS

There are numerous awards that are available to be given to deserving members of TAHPERD and/or advocates of the field. Below is a list of the awards and descriptions of each. If you know of someone who fits one of the categories, submit their name and e-mail address to Diane Coleman and she will contact the nominee with the appropriate application. 

Deadline for 2012 nominations is May 15, 2012. Contact awards chairperson, Diane Coleman, via e-mail at dkcolemn@memphis.edu for more information. 

The following are a list of available awards and descriptions.

• Teacher of the Year
• ElementaryTOY (K-6)
• Middle School TOY (6-8)
• Secondary TOY (9-12)
• College/University TOY
• Dance Educator TOY (K-12)
• Dance Educator TOY (College/University)
• Recreation Professional
• Jump Rope/Hoops for Heart Coordinator
• Health Professional
• K-12
• College / University
• Agency/Public/Community
• Business/Industry/Workplace
• Clinical/Medical/Patient
• Honor Award
• Honorary Members Award
• Association Scholar
• Pathfinder Award
• Administrators’ Appreciation Award (K-12)

TAHPERD 2011 Award Winners

• Middle School Teacher of the Year:   
• Secondary Teacher of the Year:    
• Dance Educator of the Year (K-12):  
• Clyde Partin Service Award:   
• Connie Hall Givens Coordinated School Health:   
• Administrator's Appreciation: 

• Austin Peay State University:   
• Lipscomb University:  
• Middle Tennessee State University:  
• Tennessee Tech University: 
• University of Memphis: 
• Tusculum:  
• Union: 
• University of Tennessee Martin:
• State Winner: 

TAHPERD Award Descriptions

Administrators’ Award: Must be an outstanding administrator who has been highly supportive of the efforts, goals and/or activities of TAHPERD and its membership.

Association Scholar: Be a member of TAHPERD. Have a scholarly record for a number of years. Be currently producing scholarly materials. Be a significant contributor to areas of concern. Be capable of communicating ideas and facts to groups with diverse interests. Be willing to assume the following responsibilities for a period of one year: Make a major presentation during the annual convention; Visit schools, speaking to professional and nonprofessional groups; Carry out similar assignments at the request of TAHPERD President and/or Executive Board.

Athletic Director of the Year Award: Shall have made a significant contribution within the field of athletic administration at the local, state, and national levels. Shall have used athletics to achieve progress in the social and cultural environment of the school and community. Shall have made a significant impact on the lives of students. Shall have received recognition as an athletic administrator. Must be a TAHPERD member. Must be a current NASPE/AAHPERD member to be considered for the award at the national level.

Citations: The Association may show appreciation to exhibitors who have exhibited at TAHPERD conventions for a period of five (5) or more years.

Connie Hall Givens Coordinated School Health Award: Established to recognize a district and/or individual who promotes exemplary physical education and health programs and/or physical activity under the Coordinated School Health umbrella. The award will be presented this year to Connie Givens. Criteria will be determined at the Spring 2008 TAHPERD Board Meeting. 

Dance Educator K-12: Have major responsibility for teaching dance in grades K-12. Must be an elementary, middle, junior high or senior high teacher with a minimum of 3 years teaching experience. Teaches creatively and utilizes various methodologies. Must be a member of TAHPERD.

Dance Educator College/University: Have major responsibility for teaching dance at the college/university level. Must be a college or university instructor with a minimum of 3 years teaching experience. Serves as a positive role model. Teaches creatively and utilizes various methodologies. Presents a balanced and sequential curriculum. Assumes responsibility for professional growth. Must be a member of TAHPERD.

Health Education Professional Categories: Health Education Professional of the Year Agency/Public/Community; Business/Industry/Workplace; Clinical/Medical/Patient; College/University; School (K-12). Must have 5 years experience in the category for which nominated. Does not need to be a member of TAHPERD or AAHPERD/AAHE except for the School (K-12) and the College/University who must be a member of TAHPERD, AAHPERD/AAHE. Attainment of a Health Education Professional of the Year in one category does not preclude the attainment of a subsequent award in a different category during another award cycle if the individual has practiced 5 years in the new category. Must have a minimum of 3 years membership in some health organization.

Honor Award: Be a member of the TAHPERD. Be of high moral character and personal integrity and exemplify the spirit of devoted service to the profession and made an outstanding and noteworthy contribution to the advancement of health, physical education, recreation, dance, or related areas. Served professionally in school, college, or community programs for at least 10 years in Tennessee. Demonstrated leadership or meritorious contributions through 3 or more of the following categories: an officer or member of TAHPERD Executive Board; section chair for TAHPERD; officer of an allied organization; chair of a TAHPERD committee or committee work over 3 years or more in state, district or national HPERD association; significant contributions in: presentations promoting TAHPERD, systematic research and writings, or outstanding original contributions to the profession.

Honorary Members: Be engaged in some field or profession other than health, physical education, recreation, dance and related areas. Have strong support for programs of health, physical education, recreation, and/or dance in public schools, colleges, or communities in the state of Tennessee. OR be a former member of TAHPERD who has made significant contributions to the advancement of health, physical education, recreation, and dance and to TAHPERD but moved from the state prior to receiving an honor award.

Jump Rope/Hoops for Heart: Have a minimum of 5 years experience with the JRFH/HFH program as one of the following: event, coordinator, demonstration team coach, local or district coordinator, AAHPERD Steering Committee or Joint Task Force member. Serves as a positive role model. Assumes responsibility for professional growth within AAHPERD. Evidences commitment to the JRFH/HFH. Is a current member of AAHPERD and has been a member for the past 3 years.

Life Fellow Awards: Be retired from teaching or being an administrator in the field of health, physical education, recreation, or dance in Tennessee. Be a past recipient of the Honor Award, the Association Scholar Award, or have served as President of TAHPERD. Have been an active member of TAHPERD for 20 years and continuously rendered meritorious service in health, physical education, recreation, or dance.

NASPE Teachers of the Year (Elementary, Middle, Secondary, College/University): Must be a member of TAHPERD, AAHPERD, and NASPE. Must be certified as a physical education teacher. Have a minimum of 5 years teaching experience in physical education. Have a full-time teaching contract. Have a minimum of 60% of teaching responsibility in physical education class.

Pathfinder Award: Must be a NAGWS member. Have made a significant contribution to girls and women in sport and in sport leadership in Tennessee.

Recreation Professional: Serves as a positive role model epitomizing the values and desired outcomes of recreation. Demonstrates enthusiasm for the recreation 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 courses/recreations programs. Assumes responsibility for professional growth and evidences professional commitment through membership and involvement in local, state and national recreation organizations.