NAESP NATIONAL DISTINGUISHED PRINCIPALS' PROGRAM

NATIONAL DISTINGUISHED PRINCIPALS' PROGRAM
A Program to Recognize Excellence in School Leadership

for those who work with grades Pre-K to 8.
Please read requirements for official application carefully:

Award Criteria

The nominee:
- is a member of NAESP at the time of the award;
- is an active principal of a school in which a commitment to excellence is clearly evident;
- has been an active principal for at least five years;
- will remain in active service in a position of school leadership during the school year in which he/she will serve as NDP;
- shows a strong commitment to the principalship through active membership in professional associations;
- is respected by students, colleagues, parents, and the community at large;
- assumes an active role in his/her community, distinguishing himself/herself as a leader in civic, religious, or humanitarian activities;
- shows strong educational leadership by setting high expectations for school staff and students; and
- mantains an orderly, purposeful learning environment.
2026-2027 NOMINATION APPLICATION
Nominee's Name

First NameLast Name
Nominee's School
Grade Configuration
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Email
example@example.com
School Type
School Enrollment
Total Number of Years As A Principal
Nominator's Name

First NameLast Name
Nominator's Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Nominator's Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Nominator's Email
example@example.com
Superintendent's Email (if not the person nominating)
example@example.com
Relationship to Nominee
Successful candidates will be required to complete the formal application form upon notification from their state or sponsoring organization's selection committee.

Nominations are due to the Maine Principals' Association by Noon on Friday, September 11, 2026.
Should be Empty:

NATIONAL DISTINGUISHED PRINCIPALS' PROGRAM

2026-2027 NOMINATION APPLICATION