Background: The Friend of Adapted Physical Education Award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated sustained advocacy for Adapted Physical Education by continually promoting quality adapted physical education and equal access across the continuum of services for students with disabilities in North Carolina. This award recognizes a general physical education teacher, exceptional children teacher, teacher assistant, administrator, university professor, or general community member. The recipient has demonstrated sustained support of students with disabilities learning the skills necessary to remain physically active and pursuing meaningful lifetime leisure and recreation in their communities.

Award Criteria: Membership in NCAAHE and NC SHAPE is not required for the Friend of Adapted Physical Award recipients.

Nomination Deadline: May 1 of each year.

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