CTAHPERD recognizes association members and CT Citizens for professional excellence and meritorious service to their communities. Honor AwardsCTAHPERD Honor Awards include the :* Connie Kapral Professional Honor Award* Professional Service Award* Professional Merit Award Honorary Layman’s AwardCitizens Who CareAn award which is bestowed upon a citizen of the State of Connecticut who has given meritorious service to the cause of health education, physical education (including athletics), recreation and/or dance. Youth Advocate Award This Youth Advocate Award honors K-12 students who have advocated and promoted health and physical activity in their local community. Outstanding New Professional AwardThis award is presented to an outstanding new health, physical education, recreation or dance educator who has excelled in the profession. Outstanding Program AwardThe CTAHPERD Outstanding Program Award recognizes unique and innovative programs in health, physical education, recreation and dance. Outstanding High School PE Student AwardThis award is presented to an outstanding high school student who has excelled in physical education. Pathfinder AwardThis renowned award honors women who have dedicated their lives to girls and women in sport. These founding women have created change and have witnessed the fruition of their efforts in the continuing growth of opportunities for girls and women in sport. Outstanding Teacher AwardCTAHPERD’s Teacher of the Year program recognizes outstanding teachers in the following categories:* Adapted Physical Education (preK-12)* Elementary Physical Education (preK-5)* Middle School Physical Education (6-8)* High School Physical Education (9-12)* School Health Education (preK-12)
