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AWARD HISTORY

HALL OF FAME

The inaugural class of the TIAAA Hall of Fame was inducted in April 2023.  Inductees included:

J. Richard Carroll

Mert Duvall

Mike Kimmons

Chic Nute

Larry Payne

Paul Pendleton

J. RICHARD CARROLL LEADERSHIP AWARD

This award may be presented annually by the TIAAA to honor the legacy and service of TIAAA Hall of Fame member, J. Richard Carroll. Richard was a founding member of the TIAAA and helped to grow the organization through service, professional development, and by creating a quality athletic administrators organization to support the NIAAA. Deserving recipients demonstrate TIAAA leadership, are innovative, and are committed to the growth of the athletic administrators in the state of Tennessee.

2023 - Kelly Fish, CMAA

2022 - Jeromy Davidson, CAA

2021 - Matt Cox, CMAA

NIAAA STATE AWARD OF MERIT

This award may be presented annually by each state to an individual who is a member of the NIAAA and is deemed by the state association to have performed meritorious service to the state. 

2023 - Cameron Hill

2022 - Patrick Miller

2021 - Randy Rogers

2020 - Greg Scott

2019 - India Weaver

2018 - Scott Carroll

2017 - Corby Lucas

2016 - Kelly Fish

2015 - Jeromy Davidson

2014 - Mike Mullins

2013 - Scott Dorsett

2012 - J. Richard Carroll

2011 - Marion Quinn

2010 - Cary Daniels

2009 - Paul Pendlton

2008 - Jon Weathers

2007 - Mike Ellson

2006 - Robert Cole

2005 - Wes Moricle

2004 - Mike Kimmons

2003 - Rusty Taylor

2002 - Larry Payne

2001 - Julia Nicholson

2000 - Mert Duvall

1999 - Phil Rogers

1998 - Don Lady

1997 - Terry Glover

1996 - Scott Brunette

1995 - Emmitt Simon

1994 - David Cawood

1993 - Gordon Perry

1992 - Bob Polston

1991 - David Cawood

1990 - J. Richard Carroll

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR

This award may be presented annually to an athletic administrator from the state of Tennessee with three or more years of experience as an athletic administrator and who has demonstrated involvement in their school, community, and professional organizations beyond their prescribed daily duties. Deserving recipients act with professional excellence and maintain athletics as an integral part of the total education program. He/She shall administer an exemplary athletic program, using school and community resources and involving as many students as possible.

2023 - Mike Brown, Sumner County Schools

2022 - Barry Wade, Tennessee High School

2021 - Pat Brown, Robertson County Schools

2020 - Tony Clower, Roane County Schools

2019 - Chad Becker, Houston High School

2019 - Josh Stephens, Alcoa High School

2018 - Greg Scott, Milan High School

2017 - Randy Rogers, Jefferson County High School

2016 - Dan Jenkins - Clinton High School

2015 - Jim Crowder - Johnson County High School

2014 - Stevenson Bratcher - Carver High School

2013 - India Weaver - Shelby County Schools

2012 - Scott Carroll - Cleveland Middle School

2011 - Seth Smith - Carter High School

2010 - Scott Maddox - Stone Memorial School

2009 - Larry Williams, Newport High School & Danny Day, McNairy Central High School

2008 - Roosevelt Sanders, Jr., Glencliff High School 

2007 - John "Flipper" Burks, Liberty Tech Magnet & Chad Stevens, Bolton High School

2006 - Turner Jackson, Bradley Central High School

2005 - Jerry Thompson, Maryville High School

2004 - Frank Cirrincione, McGavock High School & Cheryse Wainwright, Fairley High School

2003 - Glenn McCadams, Lipscomb Academy

2002 - Al Cardiel, Sevier County

2001 - Don Lady, Sullivan East & Phil Rogers, Jackson Central-Merry

2000 - Jim Barr, Hillwood High School

1999 - Chic Nute, Brighton High School

1998 - Dan Black, Crockett County 

1997 - Mike Kimmons, Ripley High School

1996 - Pete Stafford, South-Doyle

1995 - Johnny Williams, Jackson 

1994 - Jim Helton, Oak Ridge High School

1993 - Terry Glover, Dyersburg High School

1992 - Fred Sorrells, Greeneville High School

1991 - Bill Bingham, Tennessee High School

1990 - David Cawood, Bradley Central High School

TIAAA LOYALTY AWARD

This award may be presented annually to an individual in the state of Tennessee who has shown a commitment to the TIAAA through service and support. Their commitment to serve the state organization has benefited interscholastic athletics as a whole. This recipient does not have to be a member of the TIAAA.

2023 - Dan Schlafer

2022 - Mark Reeves

2021 - Trina Melton

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

This award may be presented annually to an individual or organization in the state of Tennessee, who has served the organization and/or interscholastic athletics over a period of years in an exemplary way with supportive and contributory service. Nominees and awards may be given regionally from the state - East, Middle and West. This recipient does not have to be a member of the TIAAA. 

2023 - West: Dynamix Physical Therapy, Middle: Tom Kreager, East: Rick Russo

2023 TIAAA Student Scholarship Recipients

Sydney Korn, Currey Ingram Academy

Sawyer Garrett, Valor Collegiate