Thank you for taking the time to nominate an Assistant Principal for the 2023-2024 NOAP Award!
The National Association of Elementary School Principals, along with AAESP, is committed to preparing assistant principals
to step into the principal role. Recognition for the exceptional leadership of those who are responsible for
the day-to-day operations of pre-K–8 schools helps to instill pride in their accomplishments and reinforces their
leadership in helping children develop a lifelong love of learning.
~ CRITERIA ~
• Applicant must be a member of the National Association of Elementary School Principals at the
time of nomination and must maintain membership through July 31, 2024.
• Applicant must be an active assistant principal at the time of nomination.
• Applicant must be in at least their second year serving as an active assistant principal.
• Applicant must contribute to the well-being of the educational community.
• Applicant must contribute to a positive and motivating environment for others.
• Applicant must have a strong record of service (in both school and community) and be recognized
as a leader.
• Applicant must exhibit exceptional leadership in a particular school program and/or is heavily involved in finding a solution to a problem faced by the school.