NFHS State Award for Outstanding Award

This award is presented annually in recognition of an organization’s continued efforts, in partnership with the MIAA, to provide wellness programs, resources and opportunities to schools and students across the state.

Wellness Partner of the Year Award Recipients

2021
Roger Bacon
Retired Tournament Director

2020
Desmond Kaplan
Kapwrestling

2019
Andre Tippett
Director of Community Affairs, New England Patriots

2018
Mary Ryan

2017
Joseph Doyle

2016
William Wassel

2015
James O’Connor

2014
Dick Baker

 

The Award is presented annually by the NFHS and MIAA

The award may be presented in two categories:

1.) To individuals to recognize a record of long-standing service and significant contribution to the NFHS within a specific sport;

or

2.) To individuals/organizations for services, although not specifically designated, but which generally represent a significant contribution to or impact on high school activity programs. 

States may nominate one individual per year.