Director of the Year Award

The Director of the Year Award

is given to an outstanding director who has contributed significantly to the improvement of physical education programs in servicing the youth of his/her own school district, and/or in New York State.

Nomination Form

Awards Criteria

The nominee must have a minimum of five years' experience including the job responsibilities of an HPE Director. They must be a current member and ...

Award Recipient

The 2022 Director of the Year Award Recipient is Bob Panariello.

Award Recipient History

The NYS AHPERD Director of the Year Award was established in 2017. Previous award recipients are listed below.

2022 Recipient | Bob Panariello

2020 Recipient | Tom Graham

2019 Recipient | Carol Roseto

Previous Award Recipients

2018 Dr. Tamela Ray

2017 Drew Walker

Click here to read our previous recipients' biographies