Distinguished AAPAR Awards

Honoring AAPAR Member Experts in Physical Activity & Recreation  

Our success is built upon the expertise of AAPAR's members and their contributions both to AAPAR and to the many disciplines in the field of physical education and lifelong recreation. To recognize these contributions—and our members' commitment and accomplishments—our Councils honor those individuals whose exemplary service and dedication have advanced and promoted the role of health, physical education, recreation, and dance (HPERD).  

Given the geographical breadth of the association, and its growing membership, it is often difficult for our Awards & Nominations Standing Committee to identify and gather information on specific individuals who warrant special recognition; therefore, we need your help! If you know someone who might qualify to receive any of the following awards, let us know. Click on the Council links to find out more about each award and to nominate an individual, institution, or group.

AAPAR Awards

Ambassador Award
Honor Award
Jan Seaman National Recognition Award
Outstanding Council Award
Pathfinder Award
Presidential Citation Award
Student Literary Award

Council Awards

Adapted Physical Activity Council
Julian U. Stein Lifetime Achievement Award      
Professional Recognition Award      
Student Recognition Award      
Program Recognition Award      
Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year Award  

Administration & Leadership Development Council
Honor Award      
Distinguished Service Award    

Children, Youth & Families Council
Honor Award  

Council for Adventure & Outdoor Education/Recreation
Julian W. Smith Award      
J.B. Nash Scholar Award      
Honor Award      
Service Award      
Contributor Award      
Young Professional Award  

Council on Aging & Adult Development
Rosabel Koss Honor Award      
Herbert de Vries Research Award      
Raymond A. Ciszek Service Award      
Excellence in Programming Award  

Council for Aquatic Professionals
National Honor Award      
National Meritorious Award      
Past Chairperson Award      
National Service Award  

Council on Facilities & Equipment
Honor Award      
Past Chairperson Award      
Professional Recognition Award      
Lifetime Achievement Award  

Council for Lifelong Recreational Sports
Honor Award      
Service Award      
Contributor Award      
Young Professional Award  

Fitness & Wellness Council
Lifetime Achievement Award      
Honor Award  

Measurement & Evaluation Council
Honor Award      
Lifetime Achievement Award     

Safety & Risk Management Council
Honor Award      
Distinguished Service Award
Distinguished Scholar Award      
Charles Peter Yost Award      
SRM Presidential Citation