2026 NCHSAA Annual Awards Celebration
The NCHSAA hosted its annual awards celebration on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Greensboro.
Awards
2025-2026 State Award Recipients
CHAPEL HILL — The North Carolina High School Athletic Association recognized some of the state’s most outstanding contributors to education-based athletics during its annual awards ceremony, honoring excellence in coaching, athletic administration, school leadership, media coverage, and student-athlete achievement. Tim Stevens Media Representative of the Year Veteran sportswriter Bob Sutton was named the 2025-2026 Tim Stevens Media…
2025-2026 Heart of a Champion Winners
This program recognizes student-athletes who exemplify excellence both on and off the field. Each honoree has participated in at least one varsity sport during the school year while maintaining an ejection-free record. Beyond athletics, these individuals have demonstrated outstanding character, overcome adversity, and gone above and beyond in their pursuit of success. The NCHSS is…
2025-2026 Homer Thompson “Eight Who Make a Difference” Award Winners
The Homer Thompson “Eight Who Make a Difference” Award honors the legacy of the late Coach Homer Thompson, a longtime Parkland High School coach and North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) Hall of Fame member. Known for his unwavering commitment to sportsmanship and education-based athletics, Coach Thompson set a lasting standard for leadership both…
2025-2026 NCHSAA Exemplary School Award
Each year, the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) recognizes a school that truly embodies integrity, competitive spirit, and achievement both on and off the field. This prestigious honor highlights programs that go beyond wins and losses to demonstrate character, leadership, and academic success. For 2025-2026, Athens Drive High School has earned this distinguished…
2025-2026 FloSports Scholarship Winners
The NCHSAA is proud to announce the recipients of the FloSports Scholarships, recognizing outstanding student-athletes in Cross Country, Indoor Track, and Outdoor Track who have demonstrated excellence in academics, leadership, and athletic achievement. This year’s honorees are: The two recipients for the spring season will be announced later. 2025 FloSports Cross Country Scholarship Bella Strickland…
2025-2026 Commissioner’s Trophy
CHAPEL HILL — Teams addressing community and school needs with action-oriented service have earned eight North Carolina High School Athletic Association member schools’ distinction as 2025-2026 Commissioner’s Trophy recipients. The following schools will receive $1,000 stipends: Ashe County, Athens Drive (Raleigh), Eastern Guilford, Felton Grove (Apex), Franklin, Mount Tabor (Winston-Salem), North Henderson, and West Brunswick. …
2024-25 National Coaches of the Year Selected by NFHS Coaches Association
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (January 20, 2026) — Twenty-four high school coaches from across the country have been selected as 2024-25 National Coaches of the Year by the NFHS Coaches Association. The NFHS, which has been recognizing coaches through an awards program since 1982, honors coaches in the top 10 girls sports and top 10 boys sports…
2024-2025 Triple Threat Award Presented by Morgan & Morgan
Charlotte, NC – The North Carolina High School Association (NCHSAA) is proud to announce the 2024-2025 Triple Threat Award presented by Morgan & Morgan, a new recognition program honoring outstanding student-athletes who excel in three different sports during the academic year. This initiative celebrates the versatility, determination, and relentless work ethic of North Carolina’s most…
2024-2025 Exemplary School of the Year
This award is presented annually from nominations received from member schools. The award is given by the NCHSAA, with the support of the North Carolina Coaches’ Association and the North Carolina Athletic Directors’ Association. In addition to a trophy and a banner for display, the school receives a $1,000 cash award. The Exemplary School Award recognizes the…
