The NFHS has developed its "National High School Spirit of Sport Award," which will be conferred to eight section winners as well as one national winner. The recipient must be an individual from a high school that is a member of an NFHS-member athletic or activity association.

The recipient could be a coach, athletic administrator, administrator, official, trainer, student-athlete or any others associated with the school or the school's athletic program, or an individual(s) associated with the school's performing arts program.

This award seeks to recognize those individuals who exemplify the ideals of the positive spirit of sport that represent the core mission of education-based athletics. The award may be given in recognition of a specific act or for an activity of longer duration.

If you have a candidate you wish to nominate, please complete and return the attached nomination form to PIAA no later than Friday, January 25, 2013. It may be forwarded electronically to Mark E. Byers, Chief Operating Officer, at mbyers@piaa.org.

For additional information, contact Mr. Byers at mbyers@piaa.org.