North Carolina High School Athletic Association
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Awards & Recognitions

The mission of the NCHSAA is to provide governance and leadership for interscholastic athletic programs that support and enrich students’ educational experiences. In keeping with that mission, the NCHSAA offers many award and recognition programs that highlight our members’ outstanding performances.

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Dave Harris Athletic Director of the Year – NCHSAA Foundation, Inc.Spring
Homer Thompson Memorial “Eight Who Make A Difference” AwardSpring
Toby Webb Outstanding Coach of the Year – NCHSAA Foundation, Inc.Spring

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Exemplary School AwardSpring
Wells Fargo CupSpring

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Athlete of the YearSpring
Gatorade State Player of the YearSpring
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Commissioner’s Trophy powered by Truist February
Ejection-Free RecognitionEnd of Academic Year

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Heart of a ChampionMay 1
Performance of the Month powered by OrthoCarolinaMonthly
Plays of the Month powered by OrthoCarolinaMonthly
Scholar-Athlete AwardFall/Winter – March 15 and Summer – July 15
Spirit of SportFebruary 1
Talk it Out – Game of the WeekWeekly

Also see: Grants, Scholarships.