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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

Nominator's Contact Information




Nominee's Information






Award recipient must be a member of NC SHAPE when nominated and when receiving the award.

Is the nominee a member of NC SHAPE?
 Yes    No    I don't know

Select the Teacher/Educator of the Year Award for which this person is being nominated.
 Adapted Physical Education (K-12)
 Dance Education (K-12)
 Middle School Health Educator of the Year (6-8)
 High School Health Educator of the Year (9-12)
 Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year (K-5)
 Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year (6-8)
 High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year (9-12)
 College/University Dance Educator of the Year
 College/University Health Education Teacher of the Year
 College/University Physical Education Teacher of the Year
 College/University Sport Management Educator of the Year