Measurement and Evaluation Lifetime Achievement Award Grant

Measurement and Evaluation Lifetime Achievement Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Society Of Health And Physical Educators
Last Updated: August 13, 2025

Summary

The Measurement and Evaluation Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes a distinguished SHAPE America professional who has significantly impacted measurement and evaluation in health and physical education. This prestigious award highlights the importance of scholarly achievement and the influence of national standards in enhancing educational practices. It aims to honor those who have dedicated their careers to improving the quality of health and physical education, ultimately promoting healthier lifestyles for students across the nation.

Overview

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. 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. Measurement and Evaluation Lifetime Achievement Award The Measurement and Evaluation Lifetime Achievement Award honors a SHAPE America professional who has made a significant impact in enhancing the theory and scholarly application of measurement and evaluation in health and physical education.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. EligibilityBe a current member of SHAPE America.Award CriteriaMust demonstrate scholarly achievement in measurement and evaluation over a life span.Must be recognized as having made a significant impact in enhancing the theory and scholarly application of measurement and evaluation in health and physical education.Must demonstrate substantial (quantity and quality) scholarly record.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. Be a current member of SHAPE America.

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.