The Simon A. McNeely Honor Award...

Each year, the Society of State Directors of Health, Physical Education and Recreation bestows its highest award to a fellow Society member in recognition of outstanding leadership in the field of school health and physical education.

The Simon A. McNeely Honor Award is dedicated to the name and memory of our long time Executive Director and friend, Simon A. McNeely.  The life of Simon McNeely will forever stand as a beacon for those willing to commit themselves to national leadership.

There are many Society members who are deserving of this very special recognition.  Please take some time to seriously consider nominating a fellow Society member who you believe demonstrates the integrity, commitment and dedication to service to improve the health and well-being of our youth.

Please take a minute to complete the very short 2010 Nomination form to submit your nomination to the Honors Committee. 

All nominations are due via Email, Fax or mail by December 18, 2009 to:

The following are the Qualifications of Candidates for the Simon A. McNeely Honor Award, based on the Constitution and By-laws of the Society and Operating Code of the Membership Committee:

1. The candidate shall be a member in good standing in the Society.  Regular, Associate, Retired, and Emeritus members are eligible.
2. The candidate should have at least 10 years of experience related directly to the field of health, physical education, recreation, or another allied field.
3. The candidate should have a master’s degree or equivalent in study.
4. Contributions should have been rendered through creative leadership in health education, physical education, or recreation, or through meritorious service to our profession through allied fields.

Note:  Members are allowed to nominate themselves.  If an individual is nominated two consecutive years and does not receive the award, the nomination cannot be considered again before the lapse of at least one year.

Past Recipients of the Award

Detailed Description of the Award