The Delaware Association of School Principals participates in four National Award Programs honoring school-based administrators.

National Principals Association: 2027 Principal of the Year

September 2026: NPA POY application available online
November 13, 2026: Delaware deadline for applications
December 1-4, 2026: Delaware winner announced
December 15, 2026: Delaware winner’s application due to NPA

Click NPA POY Application Portal to register your account and complete the application. First-time applicants will need to "Register" to establish their login credentials.

National Principals Association: 2027 Assistant Principal of the Year

September 2026: NPA APOY application available online
November 13, 2026: Delaware deadline for applications
December 1-4, 2026: Delaware winner announced
December 15, 2026: Delaware winner’s online application due to NPA

Click NPA APOY Application Portal to register your account and complete the application. First-time applicants will need to "Register" to establish their login credentials.

National Association of Elementary School Principals: 2027 National Distinguished Principal of the Year

October 2026: NAESP application available online
March 25, 2027: Delaware deadline for applications
April 12 - 16, 2027: Delaware winner announced
May 7, 2027: Delaware winner's application due to NAESP

Click NAESP NDP Application Portal to register your account and complete the application. Portal link coming soon.

National Association of Elementary School Principals: 2027 Assistant Principal of the Year

September 2026 NAESP NOAP application available
January 8, 2027: Delaware deadline for applications
January 19 - 22, 2027: Delaware winner announced
February 7, 2027: Delaware winner's application due to NAESP

Click NOAPOY 2027 Application Portal to register your account and complete the application. First-time applicants will need to select "Create An Account" to establish their login credentials.

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