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NCPEA | ICPEL recognizes outstanding contributions to educational leadership through awards honoring scholarship, professional service, innovation, mentorship, and leadership. These awards celebrate individuals whose work advances educational leadership preparation and practice, strengthens our professional community, and contributes to the continued development of the field. Our AwardsAchilles-Hoyle Service AwardNamed in honor of Dr. Charles Achilles and Dr. John Hoyle, the Achilles-Hoyle Service Award recognizes exceptional and sustained service to NCPEA | ICPEL and the educational leadership profession. The award honors individuals whose dedication, professional contributions, and leadership have strengthened the organization through service, scholarly engagement, and advocacy. Past Recipients: 2026 — Dan Eadens; 2024 — Marc Shelton; 2023 — Nathan Templeton; 2019 — Catherine Shiffman; 2012 — Carolyn Carr. James Berry Emerging Scholar AwardThe James Berry Emerging Scholar Award recognizes early-career faculty members who demonstrate outstanding promise in educational leadership through research, teaching, innovation, and service. The award particularly recognizes emerging scholars whose contributions advance educational leadership in an increasingly interconnected global educational environment. Past Recipients: 2026 — Debalina Maitra; 2025 — Cynthia Gallardo. Theodore “Ted” Creighton Publication Innovation AwardThe Theodore “Ted” Creighton Publication Innovation Award honors scholars who demonstrate excellence in scholarly publishing, innovation, and mentorship. Named for a leader whose contributions helped expand NCPEA | ICPEL's scholarly publications, the award recognizes individuals who advance educational leadership scholarship, introduce innovative approaches to the field, and mentor emerging scholars. Past Recipients: 2026 — Kelly Brown; 2025 — Brad Bizzell; 2024 — Caryn Wells; 2023 — Ken Young; 2022 — M. David Alexander; 2021 — Rosemary Papa; 2020 — Carol Mullen and Tom Kersten; 2019 — Gerry Babo; 2018 — Sandra Harris; 2017 — John Slate. Living Legend AwardEstablished in 1999, the Living Legend Award recognizes individuals whose distinguished careers have made significant and lasting contributions to educational administration and leadership. Recipients are honored for their exemplary professional service, commitment to research and teaching, ethical leadership, and dedication to advancing the profession. Past Recipients: 2025 — Caryn Wells; 2024 — Nathan Templeton; 2023 — Elaine Wilmore; 2022 — Ric Brown; 2021 — Julia Ballenger; 2020 — Betty Alford; 2019 — Autum Toombs Cypres; 2018 — James Berry; 2017 — Arthur Shapiro and Carol Mullen; 2016 — Randall Lindsey; 2015 — Beverly Irby; 2014 — David Alexander; 2013 — Fenwick English; 2012 — James Smith; 2011 — Sandra Harris and I. Phil Young; 2010 — Lloyd Duval; 2009 — Theodore Creighton; 2008 — Marilyn L. Grady; 2007 — Michael Martin; 2006 — Louis Wildman; 2005 — Clarence Fitch; 2004 — Robert Beach; 2003 — Rosemary Papa; 2002 — Martha McCarthy; 2001 — Charles Achilles; 2000 — Jack Culbertson; 1999 — John Hoyle. Edgar L. Morphet Dissertation AwardThe Edgar L. Morphet Dissertation Award recognizes outstanding doctoral research that contributes to the knowledge base of educational administration and leadership. Named in honor of Dr. Edgar L. Morphet and his distinguished contributions to the profession, the award recognizes recent doctoral graduates whose dissertations demonstrate scholarly rigor and meaningful implications for educational leadership theory and practice. Rosemary Papa International Leadership AwardThe Rosemary Papa International Leadership Award recognizes scholars and educational practitioners who demonstrate exceptional commitment to international educational leadership, social justice, educational opportunity, and global collaboration. The award celebrates contributions that connect educational leadership scholarship and practice across national and cultural boundaries. Past Recipient: 2025 — Rose Carderelli. Nominations and ApplicationsNCPEA | ICPEL welcomes nominations for its annual awards and recognition programs. Each award has distinct eligibility requirements and selection criteria. Nominators and applicants should review the requirements for their selected award before submitting materials. Nominations and applications are submitted through a centralized online form, where applicants can identify the award and provide the appropriate supporting documentation. [Award Nomination Application Coming Soon] For questions about award eligibility, nomination requirements, or the selection process, please contact us at [email protected]. |
