The most prestigious award in high school sports, Gatorade Player of the Year celebrates the nation’s best student-athletes for their success on and off the field.
Each season, a selection committee evaluates the nation's top talent to choose one Gatorade State Player of the Year from each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia in 12 sports.
View All State WinnersFor decades, Gatorade has honored high school athletes at the top of their game as teammates, students and leaders in their communities, amassing an all-star group of alumni that transcend sport including Peyton Manning, Jayson Tatum, Paige Bueckers and Mallory Swanson.
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The Gatorade Player of the Year holds athletes to the highest standard by recognizing the nation’s most outstanding high school student-athletes for accomplishments on the field of play and beyond. Awards are based on the following criteria.
Standout performance in a respective sport made at the high school, club, national, or international levels of competition.
Review of GPA and class rank, as well as SAT and ACT scores, and academic honors distinctions.
Commitment to sportsmanship, character, and community through membership and participation in positive activities.
As part of Gatorade’s commitment to breaking down barriers in sport, every Player of the Year receives a grant to donate to a social impact partner. To date, the Gatorade Player of the Year program has provided more than $4.9 million in grants to winners across more than 1,900 youth sports organizations.
Program DetailsHelp recognize excellence by nominating an exceptional high school student-athlete who
represents the best in athletics, academics, and character.
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