Tommy Wilson Memorial Grant

Tommy Wilson Memorial Grant is sponsored by George T. Wilson and Irene Wilson. This grant supports recreational programs for individuals with disabilities, prioritizing programs serving economically disadvantaged individuals.

Applicants may only be funded once every five years.

SHAPE America National Convention & Expo | SHAPE America SHAPE America National Convention & Expo The premier professional development event for health and physical educators. Call for Proposals Opens Mid-July Conventions details coming soon. Each spring, the SHAPE America National Convention & Expo brings together the health and physical education community for professional development, networking, and collaboration.

Choose from more than 300 sessions spanning elementary and secondary PE, adapted physical education, health education, coaching and sport, advocacy, PETE/HETE, research, and more — plus an Expo Hall featuring over 200 products and service providers. Whether you’re a PreK-12 HPE teacher, higher ed faculty, or district administrator, you’ll find professional learning and connections that move your practice forward.

At this unparalleled experience, you’ll learn from the profession’s very best. Education sessions and research programming on a broad range of topics offer opportunities to expand your knowledge — while hands-on activity sessions provide the space to practice instructional techniques. It’s an event designed for every HPE professional and aspiring educator.

Explore the National Convention Early-bird registration offers the best convention rates — and with individual, group, and volunteer discounts available, there’s a path to attendance for every budget. A limited number of “Send a Teacher” grants are also available to help deserving HPE teachers attend. Book your hotel through SHAPE America’s official housing bureau for negotiated rates.

See Registration and Housing Details The 2027 SHAPE America National Convention & Expo takes place April 7-10 in Charlotte, NC. Once the program is live, browse and filter more than 300 sessions by topic, presenter, or event type to build a personalized itinerary. Interested in presenting?

The Call for Proposals opens mid-summer 2026. Attendee Experience Guides Not sure where to start with 300+ sessions? Our Attendee Experience Guides offer role-specific recommendations for preK-12 HPE teachers, higher education faculty and researchers, students, and state and district administrators — including suggested sessions, can’t-miss events, and networking opportunities tailored to your professional goals.

With more than 2,500 passionate HPE educators from across the country, the SHAPE America National Convention & Expo offers exhibitors and sponsors an unmatched opportunity to showcase products, build brand awareness, and connect with a targeted, engaged audience. Annapolis Junction, MD 20701 Donations / Planned Giving