The Carolina West District Student of the Year award is 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. Each year, six students who win the district award

are selected as finalists for the William Woods Tate, Jr., National Student of the Year award.

The Carolina West District Student of the Year will be selected by a neutral panel of judges independently reviewing each nomination

essay.  The winner will be announced at the Carolina West District Championship awards ceremony on March 2. 

Nominations are due no later than 5 PM Friday, February 28th.