Awards

Administrator Award For those school administrators who have advocated for quality physical education, health, and dance programs at the state and/or local level.

Blue Ribbon Recognition Program A voluntary program to recognize excellent physical education and health programs.

Clifford E. "POP" Horton Award for Excellence

Dr. Arthur Steinhaus Professional Associate

Educator of the Year

Honor Award

Honorary Life Membership

Quarter Century Award

Service Award

Student/Mentor Awards
IAHPERD sponsors a student/mentor program to stimulate the professional development of students and to increase student involvement in the association. Mentors are expected to support and guide the student during early affiliation with IAHPERD. Since first implemented in 1992, over 100 awards have been provided. The student receives $400 and the mentor receives $300. Students from high school and university, including both undergraduate and graduate students, have been recipients.

IAHPERD Seeking Nominees for the Past-Presidents' Scholar
The Past-Presidents' Scholar Award annually recognizes individuals who have developed an outstanding reputation as a scholar. Additionally, the award is designed to involve the scholar in the dissemination of knowledge in such a way as to benefit the disciplines and professional practices represented within HPERD.