Awards & Scholarships

Teacher of the Year

Every year, Shape Delaware is proud to honor exemplary teachers from all across the state by selecting one Teacher of the Year in the following categories:

1. Elementary Physical Education
2. Middle School Physical Education
3. High School Physical Education
4. Adapted Physical Education
5. Health Education
6. Dance Education

Go to the Teacher of the Year NOMINATION FORM (Must be completed first)

Go to the Teacher of the Year APPLICATION FORM (To be completed after verification of Nominee eligibility using the NOMINATION FORM listed above)

HIGH SCHOOL Scholarship Award for STUDENTS

Any student who is a senior and is enrolled in a Delaware high school (public or private) & is planning to attend a Delaware college/university is eligible for this scholarship. Each year two recipients will be selected to receive $250. Students must plan to enroll as a full time student in a teacher preparation program in Dance, Health, Physical Education or Recreation at a DE collegiate institution.

Go to the High School Scholarship Award application form.

Undergraduate Scholarship Award

Any undergraduate student completing their sophomore, junior, or senior year at a Delaware College or University, who is enrolled as a FULL TIME student in a teacher preparation program in dance education, health education, physical education, recreation or athletics is considered eligible. Each year two recipients will be selected to receive $250.

Go to the Undergraduate Scholarship Award application form.

Student Leaders

The annual Shape Delaware Student Leadership Conference is designed to provide Shape Delaware student members with leadership development experiences that will prepare participants for leadership opportunities in physical education, health promotion and education, recreation, fitness, dance and sports.

Go to the Student Leader form

Each institution of higher learning in Delaware may select a maximum of eight students in physical education, health promotion and education, recreation, dance and sport disciplines to participate. To be eligible to participate, students must be members of Shape Delaware.

Go to the LDC Form for College Reps

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