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.
Awards for Administrators & Coaches
| Deadline or Cadence | |
|---|---|
| Dave Harris Athletic Director Award of Excellence NCHSAA Foundation, Inc. | January 17, 2025 |
| Homer Thompson Memorial “Eight Who Make A Difference” Award NCHSAA | April 25, 2025 |
| Toby Webb Outstanding Coach of the Year NCHSAA Foundation, Inc. | January 24, 2025 |
Awards for Schools
| Deadline or Cadence | |
|---|---|
| Exemplary School Award | Submissions in May |
| Wells Fargo Cup | Spring |
Awards for Student-Athletes
| Deadline or Cadence | |
|---|---|
| Athlete of the Year | Spring |
| Gatorade State Player of the Year | Sent to NCHSAA via Gatorade |
Recognition for Schools
| Deadline or Cadence | |
|---|---|
| Commissioner’s Trophy powered by Truist | February |
| Ejection-Free Schools | End of Academic Year |
Recognition for Student-Athletes
| Deadline or Cadence | |
|---|---|
| Heart of a Champion | April 25, 2025 |
| Performance of the Month powered by OrthoCarolina | Monthly |
| Plays of the Month powered by OrthoCarolina | Monthly |
| Scholar-Athlete Award | Fall/Winter: March 15, and Summer: July 15, 2025 |
| Spirit of Sport | February 1, 2025 |
| Talk it Out – Game of the Week | Weekly |
Also see: Grants, Scholarships.
