Kentucky District Qualifier

for the 2023 National Tournament

District/National Awards

Nominate your students and colleagues for awards! Please nominate worthy individuals for district-specific awards and district/national awards:

Student of the Year - presented to a graduating senior who best represents the tenets of the Association’s Code of Honor: integrity, respect, humility, leadership, and service. Nominees must also demonstrate strong academic credentials and a commitment to the speech and debate community. The district winner is considered for the national award. The nomination form is found online and is due March 16.

Harlen Hamm Award - cash award presented to a graduating senior who is competing in speech and/or debate events at the district tournament. The nominating letter should describe the senior’s speech activities (including awards and leadership positions), community and school activities/participation, and especially service and participation in NSDA at the district and national levels. Each coach may nominate one student. The nomination form is found online and due March 16.

Susan Moore Award - cash award presented to a graduating senior who is competing in congress at the district tournament. The nominating letter should describe the senior’s speech activities (including awards and leadership positions), community and school activities/participation, and especially service and participation in NSDA at the district and national levels. Each coach may nominate one student. The nomination form is found online and is due March 16.

Coach of the Year - honors high school coaches who reflect outstanding leadership and commitment to speech and debate activities. Nominees must be established NSDA member coaches. Coaches cannot nominate themselves. The district winner is considered for the national award. The nomination form is found online and is due March 16.

New Coach of the Year - presented to an exemplary high school coach who is in his or her first year of NSDA membership (coaching merit date on/after July 1, 2022). Coaches cannot nominate themselves. The district winner is considered for the national award. The nomination form is found online and is due March 16.

Assistant Coach of the Year - recognizes an exemplary high school assistant coach serving at an NSDA member school. Coaches cannot nominate themselves. The district winner is considered for the national award. The nomination form is found online and is due March 16.

Administrator of the Year - recognizes a school or district administrator who supports speech and debate activities. The district winner is considered for the national award. The nomination form is found online and due March 16.

Alumni Achievement Award - recognizes an alumnus or alumna who has either supported KYNSDA or used their speech and debate background to do great things after high school. The nomination form is found online and is due February 24.

Communicator of the Year - awarded to a person or organization who has excelled in communications activities. Prior awardees include Centre College, Governor Beshear, and Virginia Moore. The nomination form is found online and is due February 24.