Kentucky District Qualifier

for the 2020 National Tournament

Special Awards

Nominate your students and colleagues for awards!  Please nominate worthy individuals for two district-specific awards and four 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 19.

Harlen Hamm Scholarship - 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. Nomination letters are due by registration on March 20.

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. Nomination letters are due by registration on March 20.

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 19.

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, 2019).  Coaches cannot nominate themselves. The district winner is considered for the national award. The nomination form is found online and is due March 19. 

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 19.