Assistant Principal of the Year
Dates and deadlines for the National Assistant Principal of the Year program
September 2022
2023 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, 2022
All state affiliate winners’ online applications are due to NASSP
April 3-7, 2023
Three finalists for 2023 NASSP National Assistant Principal of the Year are announced during AP Week
April 22-25, 2023
2023 NASSP National Assistant Principal of the Year is announced during Trailblazing Leadership Weekend event

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.
From these state winners, three finalists are named as 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.