Dates and deadlines for the National Assistant Principal of the Year program

September 1, 2023
2024 NASSP National Assistant Principal of the Year application available online

Deadline date – varies by state
Check with your state affiliate for their application date

December 15, 2023
All state affiliate winners’ online applications are due to NASSP

January 2024 – April 2024
All state winners’ applications reviewed

Early April 2024
Three finalists for 2024 NASSP National Assistant Principal of the Year are announced during AP Week

2024 NASSP National Assistant Principal of the Year is announced during Trailblazing Leadership Weekend event

Learn More About AP Week

The NASSP National Assistant Principal of the Year program annually recognizes outstanding middle level and high school assistant principals who have succeeded in providing high quality learning opportunities for students. These assistant principals are acknowledged by their peers for the exemplary contributions they have made to the profession.

Each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity, and the U.S. Department of State Office of Overseas Schools may select one assistant principal to represent their state.

The applications of these state winners are reviewed by past state principals of the year, industry leaders and NASSP staff to determine the three finalists who will be named contenders for the National Assistant Principal of the Year award.

The NASSP National Assistant Principal of the Year is selected from among the finalists.

Recognition

For more information on the NASSP National Assistant Principal of the Year program, contact [email protected] or 703-860-7280.