2025-2026 Working Assistant Principal of the Year

25-26 Working Assistant Principal of the Year Application

Deadline to submit: January 21, 2026
The AEA-Administrator Board is accepting nominations from members for the 2025-2026 Working Assistant Principal of the Year Award. This award is given to emphasize the contributions of a working assistant principal in promoting public education.

The purpose of the award is to recognize an individual who shows outstanding accomplishments in one or more of the following areas:
- Innovations to support the day-to-day educational process
- Professional achievements in his/her classification
- Involvement in promoting public education in the community
- Enhancement of the image of educators in the Association, worksite, or community
All nomination material and supporting documentation must arrive at AEA headquarters by January 21, 2026.
Name of Person Submitting the Nomination*

First NameLast Name
School*
Local Association *
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Email*
example@example.com
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Nominee Information
Name of Nominee*
Nominee's School Classification*

Elementary SchoolMiddle SchoolHigh School
School Enrollment*
District Name *
District Address (Board of Education)*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Name of School Superintendent*
Select the item that best describes the school where the assistant principal works.*

RuralSuburbanUrban
Home Address (For Office Use Only)*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Email Address*
Phone Number*
Professional Experience
Nominee's Total Years in Education
Nominee's Total Years of Administrative Experience
Please list four (4) of most recent accomplishments of the assistant principal being nominated.
Association Involvement
Please list major role(s) within the assistant principal's local association.
Please list major role(s) within the Alabama Education Association (AEA).
Please list any involvement with the National Education Association (NEA).
Professional Factors for Consideration
Please list the nominee's membership and offices in other professional organizations.
Please list the nominee's community leadership and involvement.
Please list any awards and honors received by the nominee.
Describe any major accomplishments and successes of the nominee.
Describe any exemplary activity or program implemented by the assistant principal at the school.
Please upload any supporting documents here.

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Please upload at least one letter of recommendation here.

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For physical applications, contact Tina Collins by phone at 800.392.5839 or by email at tina.collins@alaedu.org. All applications and supporting documentation must be received by 5:00 p.m. on January 21, 2026. No applications will be accepted after this deadline. Applications and supporting documentation will not be returned to the applicant, so it is not advisable to send originals.

Good, legible copies of documentation and an original application will be sufficient for consideration.
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25-26 Working Assistant Principal of the Year Application

Nominee Information

Professional Experience

Association Involvement

Professional Factors for Consideration