E.B. Henderson Award Grant

The E.B. Henderson Award, presented by SHAPE America, honors minority members who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to scholarship, mentorship, and advocacy for ethnic minorities within health and physical education. The award recognizes individuals who have significantly contributed to increasing the participation of underserved populations in the field. Limited to two awards annually, it highlights the importance of diversity and inclusion in health education.

About SHAPE America
Health and PE Teachers Prepare Students to Live Their Best Life.
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.
E.B. Henderson was a noted author, teacher, coach, and administrator in the disciplines of physical education and athletics. The E.B. Henderson Award recognizes minority SHAPE America members who, through numerous years of proven dedication to scholarship, mentorship, and service to ethnic minorities, have increased involvement of ethnic minorities and/or underserved populations within their profession, SHAPE America, or society. No more than two (2) Henderson awards are given each year.

Eligibility

EligibilityCurrently be a SHAPE America member and have been a member continuously for at least ten (10) years prior to nomination.This award is restricted to minority candidates (including but not limited to, Asian, African, Hispanic, and Native American) as defined by the U. S. Government. [The U. S. Government approach (based on the collection of census data) is to accept individual self identification of minority status.Have served professionally in HPERD settings for at least ten (10) years prior to nomination.Award CriteriaDemonstrate successful and exemplary involvement in scholarship.Have a record of increasing involvement of ethnic minorities and/or underserved populations in SHAPE America and the professions it serves through: a) Service to the professions and SHAPE America or its components and/or b) Identification as an active and respected mentor for students and other colleagues.General RequirementsPosthumous nominations may be made not later than five years after death of the nominee.A person may be a candidate for no more than one award during any one year.In the event that a nomination for one person is received from two or more different nominators and the nominations are for different awards, the nominee shall choose the award for which s/he wishes to be considered.
You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Currently be a SHAPE America member and have been a member continuously for at least ten (10) years prior to nomination.

Ineligibility

Individuals may not receive the same award more than once.Individuals currently employed by SHAPE America are ineligible to be considered as candidates for SHAPE America awards.Individuals currently serving as members of the Recognition Awards Committee are ineligible to be considered as candidates for SHAPE America awards.