The inaugural year of this award is 2006-07. The intent of this coveted honor is to recognize the top male and female student-athletes who best embody the image of the "well-rounded student-athlete" - one who truly excels on and off the field/court. The winners will receive an award and a plaque with their picture and accomplishments will be hung in the Mary E. Branch Gymnasium foyer.
Each sport’s Coach’s Award winner will be a finalist for the Director’s Award. The criteria for Coach’s Award are:
- A minimum of two years participation in the HT Athletics Program
- Demonstrated excellence in his/her personal sport
- Demonstrated academic competence (including GPA)
- Evidenced promotion of HT Athletics within the University
- Evidenced promotion of HT Athletics in the community