Allen Burton Award

The purpose of the award is to honor and recognize the outstanding efforts and contributions given to students with disabilities in the area of developmental adapted physical education by a teacher of elementary, secondary or higher education.  

In 2002, this award was named after Allen Burton, long time friend of DAPE in MN and many DAPE teachers. We believe Allen continues to touch the lives of students and teachers and we honor his memory through this award.  

The MNDAPE Leadership Committee requests that teachers from each region of the state have input on selection of the award recipient. During the Annual Fall Conference, participants have the opportunity of filling out the form and returning it to their region chair.  

Nomination deadline is April 15th of the conference year. After this date, each region chair is responsible for submitting the nomination of one member from his/her region. This nominee then provides background information regarding professional history.  

The award committee reviews all nominations and determines the recipient at the April DAPE State Leadership Committee meeting. The Allen Burton DAPE Leadership Award winner is notified in May and honored at the Annual DAPE Fall Conference in September. Presentation of the award is made at the welcome session.  

To nominate DAPE Teacher for the Allen Burton Award send Nominee name, School, e-mail, and mailing address to:  

Barb Eilers 

Willmar Public Schools 

eilersb@willmar.k12.mn.us