03 - Award Nominations

TOC Honors, Awards, & Recognition Julia Burke Award

The Julia Burke Flame for Character & Excellence in National High School Policy Debate

Since the Tournament of Champions held at the University of Kentucky on May 6–8, 2000, the Julia Burke Award has been presented each year to a high school Policy debater who achieves competitive excellence on the national circuit and demonstrates goodness of heart, despite the pressures of competition at the highest level. The award encompasses both a perpetual and an individual trophy, a $2000 college scholarship, and a $2000 contribution to a charity of the recipient’s choice, generously provided by the Julia Burke Foundation.

Please submit this form to nominate a high school Policy debater for the Julia Burke Award. (Link will be updated once the 2026 form link is provided to TOC Tournament Admin.)

TOC Hall of Fame

Program directors and coaches inducted into the TOC Coach Hall of Fame have dedicated immense time and effort to maintaining the Tournament's high competitive standards, and whose students have distinguished themselves in competition. There is no specific quota or annual basis for this award; it is given only to outstanding coaches in exceptional circumstances.

Inductees into the Tournament of Champions Coach Hall of Fame are selected from nominees who have both achieved competitive success and contributed to the overall prestige of the TOC.

Please submit this form no later than Monday, March 16 at 11:59pm Pacific to nominate a deserving coach for consideration. While anyone may submit a nomination, we encourage active or retired coaches, current or former competitors, and school administrators to consider nominating individuals who are worthy of this award.

TOC Hall of Distinguished Service

Inductees into the Tournament of Champions Hall of Distinguished Service are individuals whose sustained commitment and leadership have been essential to the growth and legacy of the TOC. Through years of dedicated service, these honorees have advanced the mission of the Tournament of Champions and contributed meaningfully to its stature within the speech and debate community.

Induction into the Tournament of Champions Hall of Distinguished Service is reserved for exceptional individuals whose contributions extend well beyond competitive achievement. There is no specific quota or annual basis for this award; it is awarded in exceptional circumstances to individuals whose service merits the highest level of recognition.

Please submit this form no later than Monday, March 16 at 11:59pm Pacific to nominate a deserving coach for consideration. While anyone may submit a nomination, we encourage active or retired coaches, current or former competitors, and school administrators to consider nominating individuals who are worthy of this award.