Nominate an athlete for the Gatorade Player of the Year Award

Upcoming Award Timelines

Football

NOMINATION:
ANNOUNCEMENT:

11/24/25
12/05/25

Volleyball

NOMINATION:
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12/29/25
01/09/26

Girls Cross Country

NOMINATION:
ANNOUNCEMENT:

01/05/26
01/21/26

Boys Cross Country

NOMINATION:
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01/20/26
02/13/26

Girls Basketball

NOMINATION:
ANNOUNCEMENT:

03/02/26
03/13/26

Boys Basketball

NOMINATION:
ANNOUNCEMENT:

03/09/26
03/20/26

Baseball

NOMINATION:
ANNOUNCEMENT:

05/11/26
06/01/26

Softball

NOMINATION:
ANNOUNCEMENT:

05/18/26
06/05/26

Boys Soccer

NOMINATION:
ANNOUNCEMENT:

05/29/26
06/12/26

Girls Soccer

NOMINATION:
ANNOUNCEMENT:

06/05/26
06/18/26

Girls Track & Field

NOMINATION:
ANNOUNCEMENT:

06/15/26
06/25/26

Boys Track & Field

NOMINATION:
ANNOUNCEMENT:

06/15/26
06/26/26

Help recognize and celebrate the nation’s most elite high school athletes by nominating an exceptional student who represents all-around excellence in athletics, academics, and character.

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The Gatorade Player of the Year award celebrates the nation’s best high school athletes for their success on and off the field. Please share accomplishments in the areas of athletic excellence, academic achievement, and exemplary character to be considered as part of your nomination.

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Nominate an Athlete for Gatorade Player of the Year

Upcoming Award Timelines

Help recognize and celebrate the nation’s most elite high school athletes by nominating an exceptional student who represents all-around excellence in athletics, academics, and character.

Your Information

Athlete Information