April 2026
Wed, Apr 1
Nominations open
Athletic Director of Excellence Awards, Athletic Director of the Year, Citation of Merit, Jerry McGee Award of Excellence, Leadership Award of Merit, Lifetime Achievement Award, Middle School Athletic Director of Excellence Awards, NCADA Athletic Trainer of the Year, NCADA Braveheart Award, NCADA Citation Awards, NCADA Distinguished Alumni Award, NCADA Distinguished Service Award, Official of Excellence, Rusty Lee Professional Development Award, State Award of MeritSeptember 2026
Wed, Sep 30
Evaluations open
Athletic Director of Excellence Awards, Athletic Director of the Year, Citation of Merit, Jerry McGee Award of Excellence, Leadership Award of Merit, Lifetime Achievement Award, Middle School Athletic Director of Excellence Awards, NCADA Athletic Trainer of the Year, NCADA Braveheart Award, NCADA Citation Awards, NCADA Distinguished Alumni Award, NCADA Distinguished Service Award, Official of Excellence, Rusty Lee Professional Development Award, State Award of MeritOctober 2026
Fri, Oct 30
Last day to nominate
Athletic Director of Excellence Awards, Athletic Director of the Year, Citation of Merit, Jerry McGee Award of Excellence, Leadership Award of Merit, Lifetime Achievement Award, Middle School Athletic Director of Excellence Awards, NCADA Athletic Trainer of the Year, NCADA Braveheart Award, NCADA Citation Awards, NCADA Distinguished Alumni Award, NCADA Distinguished Service Award, Official of Excellence, Rusty Lee Professional Development Award, State Award of MeritNovember 2026
Mon, Nov 16
Evaluations close
Athletic Director of Excellence Awards, Athletic Director of the Year, Citation of Merit, Jerry McGee Award of Excellence, Leadership Award of Merit, Lifetime Achievement Award, Middle School Athletic Director of Excellence Awards, NCADA Athletic Trainer of the Year, NCADA Braveheart Award, NCADA Citation Awards, NCADA Distinguished Alumni Award, NCADA Distinguished Service Award, Official of Excellence, Rusty Lee Professional Development Award, State Award of MeritApril 2027
Thu, Apr 1
Next cycle opens
Athletic Director of Excellence Awards, Athletic Director of the Year, Citation of Merit, Jerry McGee Award of Excellence, Leadership Award of Merit, Lifetime Achievement Award, Middle School Athletic Director of Excellence Awards, NCADA Athletic Trainer of the Year, NCADA Braveheart Award, NCADA Citation Awards, NCADA Distinguished Alumni Award, NCADA Distinguished Service Award, Official of Excellence, Rusty Lee Professional Development Award, State Award of Merit