The Arizona Interscholastic Association is once again seeking to identify and recognize outstanding graduating high school seniors. Make sure your school is represented by nominating your outstanding seniors!  

The Champions Gala venue and type of event will be either virtual or in person. The award celebration will recognize outstanding students, teachers, coaches and administrators. 

The Dr. Voie Stuart Chase Coy Scholar Activity & Athlete of Awards are presented to those who have participated in AIA sanctioned athletics and/or activities while achieving academic success and demonstrating integrity, and character, on and off the playing field. Award recipients will be chosen by a selection committee comprised of representatives from AIA member schools. 
 
All finalists will receive recognition and a gift. Two of the finalists will be named Student of the Year and receive $5,000 scholarships. Qualifying students must be nominated by a teacher, coach, athletic director, academic counselor or school principal or vice principal. 

Nomination form found here

Qualifications
The student must be a graduating senior and have a cumulative grade point average no less than 3.75 on a 4.00 scale (unweighted). 

For the Scholar-Athlete of the Year Award, the student must have participated in a varsity sport in the state of Arizona for at least two years and have a record of good citizenship. 

For the Scholar Activity Award, the student must have participated in an AIA sanctioned activity in the state of Arizona for at least two years and have a record of good citizenship. The following is a list of acceptable activities: Speech/Debate, Theater, Chess, JROTC, Spiritline/Cheer/Pom & esports.

Please work with your school athletic department to avoid from submitting multiple applications for the same category and student. 

Make sure your school is represented by your top students!