NFHS Award of Excellence
The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) together with the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has established the NFHS Award of Excellence for Sportsmanship, Ethics & Integrity to honor remarkable student-athletes who have demonstrated exceptional character and sportsmanship in their athletic pursuits. Deserving students will be presented with a certificate from the Chief Executive of the NFHS, Karissa Neihoff, and the Executive Director of the TSSAA, Mark Reeves.
Leadership among both the staff and students within our schools is vitally important and is a significant tool in molding the future of our communities and nation. Leaders who show respect, integrity and good sportsmanship not only influence their peers but demonstrate values that extend beyond athletics. They contribute to a positive school environment and often become role models that inspire younger students to follow the path of good leadership.
Please use the form linked below to share a story about a student-athlete you know who has demonstrated exceptional sportsmanship, integrity, and ethics. If you have any questions about the award or the nomination process, please contact Courtney Brunetz (cbrunetz@tssaa.org).
We look forward to your submissions recognizing your outstanding student-athletes who embody good sportsmanship and ethical behavior and exude a spirit of fairness and respect.
Award Receipients
| Student's School | Student's Name |
|---|---|
| Adamsville High School | Elam Dierks |
| Arlington Middle School | Morgane Nichols |
| Black Oak | Natalie Daniel |
| Brentwood Academy | Kalia Liuchan |
| Briarcrest Christian School | Lindsay Robichaux |
| Briarcrest Christian School | Maggie Ewing |
| Bridgeforth Middle School | Kason Brooks |
| Brighton High School | Greta Garrett |
| Brighton High School | Maggie Livingston |
| Chattanooga Girl's Leadership Academy | Amaya Dieng |
| Clarksville Academy | Evan Ozolins |
| Clay County High School | Mia Ledbetter |
| Collinwood High School | Grace Ann Oliver |
| Collinwood High School | Zali Daniels |
| Colonial Middle School | Malayzia Combest |
| Covington High School | Jada Powell |
| Cumberland County High School | Marleigh Gargac |
| Fairview High School | Jackie Reding |
| Fairview High School | Sommer Reinfelder |
| Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School | Za'Mya Siler |
| First Assembly Christian Achool | Thomas Drane |
| First Assembly Christian School | Brooke Evans |
| Freedom Prep HS | Myriah Guy |
| Friendship Christian School | Kyla Scharfman |
| Gibbs High School | Jadyn Parker |
| Girls Preparatory School | Katherine Potts |
| Greeneville High School | Julia Woolsey |
| Greeneville Middle School | Maggie Moore |
| Hardin Valley High School | Kiley McConaha |
| Hillcrest High School | Taniah Bartholomew |
| Hollow Rock Bruceton Central | Madison Holder |
| Hume-Fogg Academic | Kylie Thewes |
| Jefferson County | Joanna James |
| Jellico High School | Raylee Loudin |
| John Sevier Middle School | Azlyn Bateman |
| John T. Moore Middle | Drew Flynn |
| KIPP Nashville College Prep | Jaida Buchannan |
| Lakeland Preparatory School | Tatum Madden |
| Lakeway Christian Academy | Carli Sawyer |
| Lawrence County High School | Faith Braswell |
| Liberty Creek High School | Katelyn Williams |
| Loudon High School | Noah Brewer |
| Macon Co High School | Laykin Ellis |
| Marshall County High School | Eli Cross |
| Marshall County High School | Ronan Scott |
| Martin Luther King Jr Academic Magnet HS | Kamdyn Phillips |
| McGavock High School | Asia Braden |
| Mcminn county high school | Dane Pennington |
| Memphis School of Excellence - Mendenhall | Brooklyn Thompson |
| Merrol Hyde Magnet School | Katelyn DeHart |
| Middle College high | Daylon Dockery |
| Montgomery Central Middle School | Summer Whitmore |
| Mt. Juliet High School | Nicky Nita |
| North Greene Middle School | Mackenzie Moorman |
| North Side High School | Ayanna Douglas |
| Northwest High school | Mckena Whitten |
| Obion county central high school | Kodie Robbins |
| Peabody High School | Brody Reuter |
| Pope Saint John Paul II High School (JPII) | Julia Torr |
| Power Center Academy HS | Jerin Williams |
| Providence Academy | Skylar Olds |
| Richland High School | Mary Avery McNeese |
| Riverview K-8 | Amber Thompson |
| Rockvale High School | Aidan Sinclair |
| Rogersville Middle School | Jessabella Allen |
| Rutherford County Virtual School/Blackman High School | Braxton Head |
| Sale Creek High School | Cassie Wilson |
| Sequatchie County High School | Mia Smith |
| Sequoyah Highschool | Tia Giles |
| Siegel High School | Lilly Keene |
| St. Mary's Episcopal School | Sophia Wilson |
| SWEETWATER HIGH SCHOOL | ANDREA JONES |
| Sweetwater High School | Emily Campbell |
| Tennessee High | Declan McSheehy |
| Trinity Christian Academy | Logan Lott |
| Unaka High School | Emma Taylor |
| Unaka High School | Laikyn Stevens |
| Union City High School | Allysia Davis |
| Warren County Middle School | McKenzie Hillis |
| Watertown High School | Lola Chappell |
| Webb School of Knoxville | Marianne Krutsch |
| West Wilson Middle School | Channing Linton |
| Westminster Academy | Emma Kate McDaniel |
| Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School | Caroline Hensley |
| William Blount High School | Eliza Hicks |
