Awards

SHAPE PA recognizes and celebrates the dedication, achievement, and excellence of those in our profession.

Linda Woods Huber Appreciation awards & the 2025 SHAPE PA Awards Celebration

The evening begins with the Linda Woods Huber Appreciation Awards at 5:00 PM on Thursday, November 13th, followed by the 2025 SHAPE PA Awards Celebration from 5:30 to 6:15 PM. Join us as we honor inspiring individuals and celebrate excellence in our field.

The PSAHPERD Appreciation Awards, established in 1993, were created to give our members an opportunity to honor/acknowledge a family member, colleague, student or friend in a special way. The idea originated during the PSAHPERD Elmer B. Cottrell Awards Banquet, inspired by the desire to give everyone in the audience an opportunity to honor someone special. A nominal fee covers a framed certificate, a plant, and the presentation reception. Over the past 20 years, we have presented more than 500 awards, making them a yearly highlight for our members at the annual conference. In 2017, the awards were renamed the Linda Woods Huber (LWH) Appreciation Awards in honor of our longtime Executive Director and her lasting impact on the organization.

The 2025 LWH Appreciation Awards are FREE to attend and OPEN TO ALL—whether you're giving an award or simply joining us to celebrate others. All are welcome to attend this special moment of recognition and connection.

Join us for the 2025 SHAPE PA Awards Celebration!

Help us honor and celebrate the outstanding professionals who are making a difference in health and physical education across Pennsylvania. During this special event, we’ll recognize our SHAPE PA Award Winners and Teacher of the Year Honorees—individuals who exemplify excellence, dedication, and leadership in our field.

This inspiring celebration is FREE to attend and OPEN TO ALL, and we encourage every conference attendee to join us. It’s a chance to uplift and recognize the incredible work happening in schools and communities across the state and to be reminded of the power and impact of our profession

Congratulations to our 2024 Award Winners

  • Teacher of the Year Awards

    Health Education TOY (K-12 & University)

    Physical Education TOY (Elem, MS, HS & University)

    K-12 Dance Education TOY

    Adapted Physical Education TOY

    Criteria

  • Association Awards

    Elmer B. Cottrell Award

    Ethel G. Encke Award

    Professional Honor Award

    Thom Cobb Emerging Leader Award

    Bev Martin Advocacy Award

    Excellence in Teaching Health Education or Physical Education Award

    Innovation in Teaching Health Education or Physical Education Award

    Charles “Chick” Hungerford Lifetime Achievement Award

    Criteria

  • Future Professional Recognition

    Outstanding Future Professional

    Violet Baumgardner Scholarship

    Criteria
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Applicant Considerations:

  • Individuals may nominate themselves for an award.

  • Nominations for multiple teachers of the year awards and/or special awards are acceptable if the criteria are met.

  • Letters of recommendation for the award candidates may not be from any awards committee members (due to a conflict of interest).

  • Award winners cannot be on the awards committee or the Board of Directors due to a conflict of interest.

  • Award winners can only receive the same award once in a lifetime.

  • Award candidates who are eligible for two Teacher of the Year awards will be given the award in which they received the highest score (the individual will not be eligible for both awards).