The American Association of Health Education (AAHE) Teacher of the Year Awards (TOY) are given to teachers who are members of both MAHPERD and AAHPERD and who demonstrate exemplary teaching abilities in respective grade levels and health education.
Teachers selected for these awards may also have their names submitted for recognition at Central District AAHPERD. Central District AAHPERD then forwards its awardees on for a possible recognition at the National AAHPERD Convention.
Download the nomination form to nominate a professional for any of the awards below. Nominations must be postmarked no later than April 1.
AAHE TOY Award
Criteria for AAHE TOY Award:
- Candidates must have five (5) years of experience in the category where they are applying.
- Additional Criteria for District and National level award include:
- Leadership in developing and implementing or directing/coordinating effective health education promotion programs.
- Volunteer service to local, state, district or national level organizations or at the school or community levels.
- Service to local, state or national professional organizations.
- Evidence of meritorious professional activity in at least three (3) of the following: Innovative teaching, publications, presentations, funded research or programs, special projects, or other health related activities.
Health Education Professional of the Year
The purpose of this award is to recognize outstanding contributions by practitioners in the health education field.
