Coaches/Teachers at National Speech & Debate Association member schools are eligible for several awards that recognize their service to students, their schools, their communities, and the national organization. Those awards include:
Ruby and Diamond Coaching Awards
Hall of Fame Induction
Don Crabtree Distinguished Service Awards
District Leader Commendations
Frank Sferra Director’s Commendation
District Coach of the Year Award
James M. Copeland Coach of the Year Award
Assistant Coach of the Year Award (district and national level)
New Coach of the Year Award (district and national level)
Middle School Coach of the Year Award
National Educator of the Year Award
Descriptions of and requirements for these awards can be found on our Coach Recognition page.