American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance - AAHPERD

EDA Honor Award

The EDA Honor Award is the highest award the Eastern District bestows upon a member. It exudes professionalism, dedication, character, and service. To achieve this level of distinction is a testimony to one's career and involvement.

Nominee Qualifications

1. AAHPERD Membership: The nominee shall have been a
   member of AAHPERD for a minimum of ten years including the year
   he/she is considered for the award. Former AAHPERD members
   who have retired from the profession are exempt from this
   requirement.
2. Education: A Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree are preferred or
   substantial evidence of continued professional development in the
   fields of health, physical education, recreation or dance.
3. Character: Ethical behavior consistent with the accepted ideals of the profession.
4. Service: Contributions have been made primarily through professional associations at the state, district, or national levels with evidence of leadership in a least five (5) of the following categories:
1. President or Vice President of a District Association.
2. President or Officer of an AAHPERD National Association or Council
3. Member of AAHPERD Board of Governors.
4. President or Officer of a State Association.
5. Chair or member of at least three committees or program sections at state, district or national levels.
6. President, Officer or Chair of Organization in the Profession
7. Community or Professional Service Relating to the Profession
8. Committee Membership or Leadership of Note at Place of Employment
9. Presentations, workshops or addresses before educational and/or civic groups in health, physical education, recreation, or dance given in person, via radio, television, or the internet.
10. Evidence of published research or professional articles or book chapters in health, physical education, recreation or dance.
11. Author or co-author of one or more professional books.
12. Other Professional Honors Received
13. Outstanding original contribution or unusual service to the profession which has affected its philosophy or practices, not included in the above categories.
    
5. Application form, support letters and a photo are submitted electronically by October 15 to Dr. Theresa Purcell Cone, EDA Honor Awards Chair. Send to conet@rowan.edu

Selection Process

States or individuals may nominate candidates and submit to:

Theresa Purcell Cone
Department of Health and Exercise Science
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ 08028
856-256-4764 (voice)
856-256-5613 (fax)

Deadline: October 15

Application and Qualifications