Region Leader Toolbox: Awards

Region Assistant Principals of the Year

Each TEPSA region recognizes a Regional Assistant Principal of the Year. The recipient must be a current member of TEPSA, in his/her second year (minimum) as an assistant principal and hold a lifetime mid-management, standard mid-management, or standard principal certificate. View prior year recipients.

2026 Recommendation Form
Region Assistant Principal of the Year Application: PDF due by December 12
Applications due to region leaders by November 14.
Region AP names and application due to Elizabeth by December 12
Candid, fun school photo for Celebration Video due May 8 to Cecilia.
Read Submitting Photos for Publication.
Past APs of the Year

National Assistant Principal of the Year

Current TEPSA Region Assistant Principals of the Year are automatically considered for the National Assistant Principal of the Year Award, a recognition program produced in partnership with the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP). The award selection committee is led by a Past State President. The National AP of the Year for Texas receives $2500 and a one-year NAESP membership.

TEPSANs of the Year

Each TEPSA region recognizes a school leader for outstanding service to our association. The recipient must be a full-time Texas public school administrator/supervisor in grades PK-8 and a TEPSA member for at least 5 years. View recipients.