College/University Educator of the Year Award Information & Criteria
Being selected as an NC SHAPE Educator of the Year is one of the highest honors within our profession. NC SHAPE's College/University Educator of the Year program recognizes outstanding teachers in the following categories:
- College/University Dance Educator of the Year
- College/University Health Educator of the Year
- College/University Physical Education Educator of the Year
- College/University Sport Management Educator of the Year
Criteria:
- Current membership in NC SHAPE when nominated and when receiving the award
- Current membership in the association listed below
- College/University Dance Educator of the Year > NC Physical Education Association (NCPEA)
- College/University Health Educator of the Year > NC Association for the Advancement of Health Education (NCAAHE)
- College/University Physical Education Educator of the Year > NC Physical Education Association (NCPEA)
- College/University Sport Management Educator of the Year > NC Sport Management Coalition (NCSMC)
- Minimum of five years college/university teaching experience in the nomination category
- Full time teaching at a North Carolina college/university at time of application submission & selection
- Retired college/university teachers are not eligible
- Minimum of 50% of total job responsibilities is teaching in the category nominated for at the time of application and selection
- Demonstrates evidence of excellence in teaching and dedication to the mission and principles of the NC SHAPE and the applicable association
Nomination Deadline: May 1 of each year.
College/University Educator of the Year Nomination Form