FIAAA Awards

The FIAAA initiated the Mandy Stoll Scholar-Athlete award program in memory of Ms. Mandy Stoll who graduated from St. Stephen's Episcopal school where she excelled both academically and athletically. Mandy was a member of the National Honor Society, editor of the Yearbook, and member of the Student Council. Mandy was undefeated in all her high school matches, earning six varsity letters in tennis. Mandy won a full scholarship to attend Stetson University in Deland, Florida, where she was team captain and most valuable player in 1986-87. Mandy became Stetson University's number one women's tennis player, setting a school record of twenty consecutive victories. Mandy’s life was tragically taken in Apri1 1988.

The FIAAA is honored to sponsor and select the FIAAA Mandy Stoll Scholar-Athletes each year. Nomination forms are made available to each FIAAA District Director prior to the Annual State Conference. Each District Director will submit completed nomination forms to the Chairperson of the Higher Education Committee. The Higher Education Committee will then review the nominees and select the ten winners. The announcement of the winners and the presentation of the checks and plaques will take place during the awards banquet at the Annual State Conference in May.

Purpose

To honor the top senior male and female high school scholar-athletes in Florida.

Requirements

1. Student must be a senior
2. 3.0 unweighted GPA
3. Minimum of 1200 on SAT or 26 on ACT.
4. A COPY OF OFFICIAL HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT THROUGH FIRST SEMESTER OF SENIOR YEAR.
5. Participated in varsity level athletics a minimum of two (2) years, one year in 12th grade
6. Information must be submitted on nomination and resume forms (see back of this sheet).
7. Must submit a color photo in JPEG format and save it as the applicant’s first and last name
8. Nomination forms must be signed by the Principal, Athletic Director or FHSAA Representative

NOMINATION

• Every Florida high school may nominate one male and one female.
• School Athletic Directors must submit applications to their FIAAA District Director by April 11, 2025.
• ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP OFFER: A student may also apply for the NIAAA $1,500 scholarship by completing the

NIAAA application and writing two essays as explained on the NIAAA.org website. Select AWARDS at the top of the NIAAA home page and click on NIAAA Student Athlete Scholarship to find the information. NOTE: School Athletic Director must be a NIAAA member for student to apply for the NIAAA scholarship

RECOGNITION

• $500.00 award and plaque presented to State Winners
• State Winners will be announced at the FIAAA State Conference in May and on the FIAAA Website at www.FIAAA.net

Current Year: 2025  (1/1/25 - 4/11/25)

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 - 2/10/25, 2026 opens on 7/1/25)

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, 2026 opens on 7/1/25)

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, 2026 opens on 7/1/25)

- 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, 2026 opens on 7/2/25)

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, 2026 opens on 7/1/25)

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, 2026 opens on 7/1/25)

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, 2026 opens on 7/1/25)

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, 2026 opens on 7/1/25)