AWSP is looking for an amazing elementary principal to be the National Association of Elementary School Principals’ (NAESP) National Outstanding Assistant Principal honoree from our state. This program promotes excellence in educational leadership
and calls attention to the fundamental importance of the assistant principal.
Criteria established by NAESP requires that the individual:
Must be a member of NAESP at the time of nomination (NAESP membership is included for elementary-level AWSP memberships)
Is a practicing assistant principal with at least two years of experience in the role.
Demonstrates exceptional leadership in a particular school program.
Is respected by and sets high standards for students, colleagues, parents, and the community.
Learn more about the NAESP National Outstanding Principal Program.
Nominate Today
To nominate an outstanding elementary AP today, please send us an email and include:
- Your contact information
- The name and school of the elementary AP you’re nominating
- Provide a short-form answer (250 words or less) to the first two questions and at least one more of the following:
- Why does this nominee deserve to be NAESP’s National Outstanding Assistant Principal?
- What does this assistant principal do to create a sustain an amazing and positive school culture and climate?
- What equity-focused leadership actions & systems are in place to promote ongoing improvement, closing access and opportunity gaps? How does this assistant principal support diversity, equity, and inclusion?
- How does the principal promote the ongoing improvement of learning and teaching for ALL students and staff?
- What accomplishments in student performance have come under this assistant principal’s leadership?
- Describe the impact this assistant principal has made with students, staff, families, and the community as a whole.
Important Dates
- March 1, 2022 — End of the nomination window.
- March 14, 2022 — Applications are scored by the review committee and a winner is selected.
- March 25, 2022 — The winner's application is due to NAESP.