Principal of the Year Awards – Nominations Due on 10/2/2026

Principals of the Year

An Elementary and a Secondary recipient will be chosen at the state level. 

2027 Robert E. Lavely Assistant Principal of the Year / 2027-28 National Assistant Principal of the Year (NPA Assistant Principal of the Year Program)

Nomination Deadline: October 2, 2026

Click here for the elementary award letter (criteria and eligibility information).

Click here for the secondary award letter (criteria and eligibility information).

Click here for the nomination form. 

Questions: Please contact Rebecca Bradley at bradley@paprincipals.org

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An Elementary and a Secondary recipient will be chosen at the state level. 

2027 State Principal of the Year / 2027-28 National Principal of the Year (NPA Principal of the Year Program).

Nominating a principal for this prestigious award provides you with an opportunity to recognize the accomplishments and dedication of an outstanding middle level or high school principal, both public and private school, who provides outstanding leadership for his/her students, staff, community and peers.

Nomination Deadline: October 2, 2026

Click here for the elementary award letter (criteria and eligibility information).

Click here for the secondary award letter (criteria and eligibility information).

Click here for the nomination form. 

Questions: Please contact Rebecca Bradley at bradley@paprincipals.org

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