Recognition and Awards
OAHPERD recognizes outstanding members by accepting nominations from our membership and selecting an individual who embodies the unique criteria of the specific award category.
Specific nomination criteria for all awards is published in the OAHPERD Journal and on the nomination forms (below). Everyone is encouraged to nominate deserving individuals for any of the Awards, Honors, and/or Teacher of the Year.
2026 OAHPERD Teacher of the Year Nomination Form **CLOSED FOR 2026**
2026 OAHPERD Awards and Honors Nomination Form
Teachers of the Year are proudly sponsored by:
OAHPERD Scholarships
OAHPERD is proud to provide students with an opportunity to apply for either an undergraduate or graduate scholarship to help further their education in the fields of health, physical education, recreation, and dance. If you are a student and interested in applying for one of the scholarships, please click on the application below to review the requirements. All applications must be submitted by email to [email protected] by September 15th.
The Airtable below lists past recipients of either an OAHPERD Award or Teacher of the Year.

