AWARDS

The California Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (CAHPERD) is now accepting nominations to recognize outstanding teachers and programs in physical education. If you are aware of a dynamic program or individual(s) at the elementary, middle school, or high school level who are making a difference in student's lives, let us know! Please help us to acknowledge and thank those who are providing quality physical education experiences and influencing future generations:

1. Download the application form, submission guidelines and criteria.
2. Complete the form(s) and submit all required materials to the CAHPERD office by fax (916) 922-0133 or by mail 1501 El Camino Ave, Suite 3 Sacramento, CA 95815-2748.

Deadline - November 1st

We look forward to improving our services and recognition of dedicated professionals and organizations.

Elementary, Middle School & High School
Teacher of the Year Awards

Application Form and Submission Guidelines and Criteria (PDF)
Deadline - November 1st

List of Recipients

CAHPERD Outstanding Middle School or
Secondary School Physical Education Program Award

Application Form and Submission Guidelines and Criteria (PDF)
Deadline - November 1st

List of Recipients

PAST Outstanding Physical Educator Award Recipients

ELEMENTARY   2007 Terri Drain   2005 Lisa Fogg 2004 Todd Taylor   2002 Lynn Barnes-Wallace   2001 Darren Avrit   2000 Wendy Jones   1997 Walter Shelton Diane Baker   1995 Carol Fleming   1994 Dave Winebarger   1993 Debbie Vigil   1991 Holly Guntermann   1989 Patrick Vickroy   1988 Rudy Benton   1987 Nancy Hennefer   MIDDLE SCHOOL   2007-08 Alice C. Stelle   2004 Holly Guntermann   2003 Paige Metz   2002 Mary Hirt   2001 Carol Bell   1999 Cathie Summerford   1998 Steve Bruecker   1997 Bill Newlun   1996 Christine Williams Kim McDougal   1995 Dianne Wilson-Graham William Silva   1994 Karen Mendon   1993 Nancy Turner   1992 Arnold Weiner   1989 Jean Flemion   1988 Janet Neighbors   1987 Larry Higgins   SECONDARY   2008 Ruth Mohr Silofau Steve McLaughlin   2000 Arleen Hammerschmidt   1993 Carolyn Thompson   1991 Kathleen Sirovy   1989 Lila Farr   1988 Michael Thompson   1986 Carolyn "Scottie" Miller   1985 Margaret Leeds   1984 Gary Spindt   1983 William Monti

PAST Outstanding Physical Education Program Award Recipients

OUTSTANDING ELEMENTARY PROGRAM 1995-1996 Sierra Hills Elementary, Placer Hills Union Elementary School District OUTSTANDING MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM 2006-2007 Lakeview Junior High, Orcutt Union Elementary School District Antelope Crossing Middle School, Dry Creek Joint USD 2004-2005 Van Nuys Middle School, Los Angeles USD 2003-2004 Marston Middle School, San Diego City USD 2002-2003 Lennox Middle School, Lennox Elementary School District 2001-2002 None awarded 2000-2001 Twin Peaks Middle School, Poway Unified School District 1994-1995 Grant Middle School, Escondido Union Elementary School District 1993-1994 Montebello Intermediate, Montebello USD 1991-1992 Rancho Milpitas Middle School, Milpitas USD 1990-1991 Kenilworth Junior High School, Petaluma Jt. UHSD 1989-1990 Robert Louis Stevenson School, St. Helena USD; John Steinbeck Middle School, San Jose USD 1988-1989 Tierra Del Sol Middle School, Lakeside Union School District 1987-1988 Weimar Hills School, Placer Hills USD 1986-1987 A. E. Wright Middle School, Las Virgenes USD 1983-1984 Twin Peaks Middle School, Poway Unified OUTSTANDING SECONDARY PROGRAM 2004-2005 Westview High School, Poway USD 1999-2000 International Polytechnic High School, Los Angeles Co Off of Educ 1994-1995 Ontario High School, Chaffey Joint Union High School District 1987-1988 Tokay High School, Lodi USD 1985-1986 Canyon High School, Wm. S. Hart UHSD 1984-1985 Beverly Hills High School, Beverly Hills USD 1982-1983 Valley High School, Elk Grove School District EXEMPLARY PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM AWARDS 1998-1999 Hage Elementary, San Diego USD 1993-1994 Fulton Academic/Athletic Magnet, San Diego USD 1992-1993 Myron B. Green Elementary School, San Diego USD 1992-1993 Robert Louis Stevenson, St. Helena USD 1991-1992 Highland High School, Kern Union High School District