This award is presented annually in recognition of an organization’s continued efforts, in partnership with the MIAA, to provide wellness programs, resources and opportunities to schools and students across the state.
Wellness Partner of the Year Award Recipients
2021
Roger Bacon
Retired Tournament Director
2020
Desmond Kaplan
Kapwrestling
2019
Andre Tippett
Director of Community Affairs, New England Patriots
2018
Mary Ryan
2017
Joseph Doyle
2016
William Wassel
2015
James O’Connor
2014
Dick Baker
The Award is presented annually by the NFHS and MIAA
The award may be presented in two categories:
1.) To individuals to recognize a record of long-standing service and significant contribution to the NFHS within a specific sport;
or
2.) To individuals/organizations for services, although not specifically designated, but which generally represent a significant contribution to or impact on high school activity programs.
States may nominate one individual per year.
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