Nominations are now open for all of our district to national awards! Each winner of the following district awards is automatically entered into the running for the national-level award. 

District Student of the Year » This award honors a graduating senior who best represents the tenets of the Association’s Code of Honor: integrity, respect, humility, leadership, and service. Submit a nomination »

District High School Coach of the Year Award » The James M. Copeland High School Coach of the Year award honors high school coaches who reflect outstanding leadership and commitment to speech and debate activities.Submit a nomination »

District New Coach of the Year Award » This award recognizes an exemplary new high school coach who is in their first year of NSDA membership. If you're not sure when a coach membership was paid, please reach out to us! Submit a nomination »

District Assistant Coach of the Year » This award recognizes an exemplary assistant high school coach serving at an NSDA member school. Submit a nomination »

High School Administrator of the Year » This award honors an administrator who has succeeded in providing high-quality opportunities for students in speech and debate programming, as well as demonstrating exemplary contributions to the profession. Submit a nomination »