The Heritage Award is awarded every year during the AAHPERD National Convention & Exposition to NDA members who have shown significant service to the National Dance Association, to other dance organizations, or to dance in general. The first Heritage Award was presented in 1963. All official nominations must be made by members of the NDA Heritage Committee.
The nominee shall have made outstanding contributions of national or international significance to dance in some of the following categories:
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Dianne Walker |
Previous NDA Heritage Award Winners
For more information, please contact nda@aahperd.org or call 703.476.3464.