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Principal of the Year Program

Principal of the Year Nominations

Nominations for the 2027 Principal of the Year will be accepted Aug. 24 to Sept. 18, 2026

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Nomination Process

Nominations for DoWEA PoY may be submitted by students, teachers, parents, DoWEA leadership, and military community members. (DoWEA Principals may not self-nominate.)

If you are interested in nominating a DoWEA principal candidate for the DoWEA Principal of the Year Program, please complete this form to include a statement identifying the strengths and skills that you feel make the nominee eligible for this award. 

See Award and Professional Opportunities to learn more about the benefits of being named DoWEA principal of the year.

2027 Principal of the Year Timeline

 

Nomination Period Aug. 24-Sept. 18, 2026
District POY Selection Period Oct. 5-16, 2026
Regional POY Selection Period Oct. 19-30, 2026
DoWEA Regional POY Announcement and Celebration Period Oct. 30-Nov.6, 2026
DoWEA HQ POY Selection Period Nov. 9-18, 2026
DoWEA POY Announcement Nov. 23-24, 2026
DoWEA 2027 POY Completion of National Application Period Nov. 24-Dec. 15, 2026

 

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