Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association

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Wellness Coordinator of the Year Award

Award Information

Must be a current or recent school wellness coordinator.

This award recognizes the individual who goes above and beyond to promote wellness in the school community, is a positive role model; and whose students benefit as a result of his or her efforts to keep young people safe and substance free.

  • Emails are sent out to schools in the fall seeking nominations.
  • A letter is submitted highlighting the nominees achievements
  • All nomination must be endorsed by the school principal
  • Deadline one month prior to the Annual Wellness Summit (date to be determined)
  • Recipient is selected by the MIAA Educational Athletics Staff
  • Contact Pete Smith for further details at psmith@miaa.net

Wellness Coordinator of the Year Award Recipients

In recognition and appreciation of tireless commitment and dedication to help students make healthy life choices.

2021

Dr. Ryan Sherman
Medway Public Schools

2020

Dorothy Pearl
Norfolk, Plainville, Wrentham, King Philip Schools

2019

Ryan Gordy
Canton Public Schools

2018

Kate Casey
Abington High School

2017

Keri McPhillips and Ellen Sullivan
Fontbonne Academy

2016

Aphrodite Tzetzas Purdy
Mashpee Public Schools

2015

Kristin Letendre
Franklin High School

2014

Nancy Dunn
Easthampton High School

2013

Ashley Gustafson
Shepherd Hill Regional High School

2012

Cindy Bouvier
Arlington Public Schools

2011

Peter Boucher
Canton Public Schools

2010

Gregory Ranieir
Scituate High School

2009

Susan Shields
Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School

2008

Jill Leach
Hopkinton Public Schools

2007

Kevin Murphy
Foxborough High School

2006

Cynthia Knight
Bishop Feehan High School

2005

Mardi Donovan
Franklin High School

2004

Dr. Mary Claire Gerety
Norwell High School

2003

Theresa Hotaling
Westfield Middle Schools

2002

Corinne Pridham
Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School