Congratulations to our 2024 Award Recipients

Awards

Each year, MAHPERD recognizes the top professionals in our field at the annual Fall convention. The nominations deadline is October 15, 2025.

HONOR AWARD
To recognize an individual's outstanding contribution to the work and programs of MAHPERD. This contribution may include service and leadership which has strengthened the organization and profession in Mississippi over a period of years. Selected by Honor Award committee

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Current member of MAHPERD for a minimum of 5 years.
2. At least age 30.
3. At least a BA or BS degree.
4. At least 10 years OF experience as a teacher, supervisor, director, coach, or combination in HPER or dance.
5. Contributions to local, state, and/or national. Special emphasis should be placed on outstanding contributions at the state level since this is a state award.

 

MISSISSIPPI TEACHER OF THE YEAR IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION

MAHPERD has awarded three in the past:  Elementary (K-6), Middle (7-9). High School (9-12).

Southern District offers four:  Elementary (K-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12), and Adapted (K-12).

Criteria:

1. Major responsibility is teaching in that area and grade levels.

2. Member of MAHPERD.

3. Three years teaching experience at grade level specified for award.

4. Positive role model, balanced and sequential curriculum, various teaching methods, and pursues professional growth.

 

MISSISSIPPI HEALTH EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR

Criteria:

1.  Major responsibility is teaching elementary or secondary Health Education.

2. Member of MAHPERD.

3. Three years teaching experience in Health.

4. Positive role model, balanced and sequential curriculum, various teaching methods, and pursues professional growth.

EXCELLENCE AWARD
One person in each of the following areas may receive an award:
• Health
• Physical Education 
• Recreation
• Dance

 Selected by the Executive Committee of the respective divisions.

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
A person in another profession, who has made an outstanding contribution through the work of the alliance, or related fields, may be presented this award through unanimous vote of the committee.

PRESIDENTIAL AWARDS:
Selected by the President: May be one, OR more than one or none.
Person/persons who has/have given outstanding service to MAHPERD and particularly to the President as a mentor and leader. This is an opportunity for the President to recognize persons who have provided outstanding service and support for MAHPERD.