FIAAA Awards

In conjunction with the goals and the mission of the NIAAA, FIAAA, FHSAA, and FACA, this award is designed to honor athletic administrators who have distinguished themselves as leaders that promote and exemplify the "Spirit of Sportsmanship".

Each Florida high school and middle/junior high school may nominate one athletic administrator. One athletic administrator will be selected from each FHSAA section. There will be a total of four (4) athletic administrators selected as Chris Hixon Sportsmanship winners. Each winner will be presented with a commemorative plaque. The announcement of winners will take place during the Annual FIAAA State Conference.

Current Year: 2025  (6/30/24 - 1/20/25)

This award allows the FIAAA to recognize non-FIAAA members for supportive and contributory service to the organization or to interscholastic athletics over a period of years. There are no restrictions on the number of nominations made from each district. The Awards Committee will select the recipient(s) for the award from the list of nominees presented from the districts.

Current Year: 2025  (6/30/24 - 1/20/25)

This award is presented to an athletic administrator recognized in the community as a leader who maintains athletics as an integral part of the total education program. He/She shall administer an exemplary athletic program making full use of school and community resources and involving as many students as possible. All members of the FIAAA are eligible for this award. There is only one nomination per district per year. If there is more than one nomination from a district, the district director will determine the nominee from that district. The Awards Committee will narrow the number of selections to not more than three and present that slate to the Executive Board for final determination. All nominations will be kept on file for a two year period.

Current Year: 2025  (6/30/24 - 1/20/25)

- Hall of Fame Guidelines

The FIAAA Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held annually in conjunction with the Florida Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Conference in May of each year at the FIAAA Award & Hall of Fame Banquet. All inductees must be present at the induction ceremony. Posthumous inductees will need to be represented by a family member or other appropriate individual.

Criteria for Selection

1. Active and innovative on state level within the FIAAA: (i.e. Presidential term, Board of Directors, Committee Chair, leadership within the organization and innovative contribution to the organization)
2. Professionally active and has made meaningful contributions within the candidate’s athletic area and region of the State of Florida: (i.e. Athletic Conference, School District, etc.).
3. Certifications Held: (i.e. CMAA, CAA, Higher Education Degrees, etc.)
4. Leadership Training Institute: Courses taught (state & national level), courses taken.
5. nnovator of new programs across all facets of athletic administration (school based, state and national AD organizations, local and state wide athletic associations)
6. Proven Leadership within all facets of professional involvement.
7. Other Leadership Experience (i.e. Sport Committee Involvement, State Athletic Association, State Coaches Association, etc.) VIII. Published articles in local, state, and national publications.
8. NIAAA/NFHS Involvement (i.e. Board of Directors, Committees, National Conference Involvement, etc.)

Current Year: 2025  (7/1/24 - 1/10/25)

This award is presented to non-FIAAA members who have made considerable contributions to this organization over a period of years. There are no restrictions on the number of nominations made from each district. The final selection(s) will be made by the FIAAA Nominating Committee.

Current Year: 2025  (6/30/24 - 1/20/25)

This award is presented to FIAAA members who have made considerable contributions to this organization over a period of years. There are no restrictions on the number of nominations made from each district. The final selection(s) will be made by the FIAAA Nominating Committee.

Current Year: 2025  (6/30/24 - 1/20/25)

This award is presented to athletic administrators with three (3) or more years' experience as an athletic administrator and who has demonstrated involvement in their school, community and professional organizations beyond their prescribed daily duties. This award will be presented to one individual in each of the four (4) FHSAA sections.

Current Year: 2025  (6/30/24 - 1/20/25)

This award is presented to honor any member of the Florida Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association for meritorious service to the organization or to interscholastic athletics. There are no restrictions on the number of nominations made from each district. The Awards Committee will select the recipient(s) for the award from the list of nominees presented from the districts.

Current Year: 2025  (6/30/24 - 1/20/25)