Dr. Doris R. Corbett -Johnson Leaders for Our Future Award Grant

Dr. Doris R. Corbett -Johnson Leaders for Our Future Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Society Of Health And Physical Educators
Last Updated: August 27, 2025

Summary

The Dr. Doris R. Corbett-Johnson Leaders for Our Future Award, presented by SHAPE America, honors young professionals under 36 who exhibit exceptional promise in scholarship, teaching, and leadership. This prestigious award is available in two categories: college/university and non-college/university, with a maximum of two recipients per category each year. By recognizing emerging leaders, SHAPE America aims to inspire a new generation dedicated to advancing health and physical education.

Overview

About SHAPE America SHAPE America – Society of Health and Physical Educators serves as the voice for 200,000+ health and physical education professionals across the United States. The organization’s extensive community includes a diverse membership of health and physical educators, as well as advocates, supporters, and 50+ state affiliate organizations. Since its founding in 1885, the organization has defined excellence in school-based health education and physical education. For decades, SHAPE America’s National Physical Education Standards have served as the foundation for well-designed physical education programs across the country, just as the SHAPE America National Health Education Standards serve as the foundation for effective skills-based health education. Together, these national standards provide a comprehensive framework for educators to deliver high-quality instruction and make a positive difference in the health and well-being of every preK-12 student. Our Vision A nation where all children are prepared to lead healthy, physically active lives. Our Mission To advance professional practice and promote research related to health and physical education, physical activity, dance and sport. Dr. Doris R. Corbett-Johnson Leaders for Our Future Award The Dr. Doris R. Corbett-Johnson Leaders for Our Future Award recognizes younger members who have demonstrated outstanding potential in scholarship, teaching, and/or professional leadership. This award is chosen in two membership categories, "college and university" and "non college and university." A maximum of two awards are presented in each category in a given year.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligibility Currently be a member of SHAPE America. Be less than 36 years of age as of October 15 of the year of nomination submission.Award CriteriaDemonstrate a quality of performance that, if continued, indicates that they will develop into distinguished members of the profession.Demonstrate outstanding potential in scholarship, teaching, and/or professional leadership as reflected by (a) exemplary teaching abilities; (b) significant publications; (c) citations, awards, or other recognition for outstanding teaching, coaching, administration, or performing; or (d) active leadership roles in SHAPE America. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.