Annual Athletic Awards

This award recognizes the athlete making a unique contribution to his or her sport in terms of overall excellence in character development and performance as per their coaches open criteria.

This award recognizes the athlete whose performance and dedication to his/hers specific sport is by far and away most exemplary. This is an award for the rare student who is the first to practice and the last one to leave, this athlete should inspire others to be the best they can be, and this athlete should be a model for all athletes at ACS. Athletes eligible for this award must display—to an outstanding degree—the traits of sportsmanship, dependability, desire to excel, respect, cooperation and loyalty.

This award may not be awarded for each or any sport in any given year. It is a rare award for a rare and special individual.

This award recognizes a student athlete that has gone above and beyond in supporting their own team and their opponents. Leading the way is displaying friendship, respect for their opponents, recognizing great plays and applauding opponents. We are looking for the athletes that play hard against a stronger team, plays with understanding against a weaker team, and is able to encourage his/her team to spread the sportsmanship.

This award may not be awarded for each or any sport in any given year. The student athlete must fit the criteria.

This award recognizes the athlete who has a perfect attendance record for all official practices and games. Injured athletes attending practice are still eligible. 

However, any excused or unexcused absences will count against the student. This award recognized 100% commitment, no excuses.

This award is presented on an annual bases. This award recognizes the year’s most outstanding male and female athlete.

Athletes eligible for this award must display--to an outstanding degree--the traits of sportsmanship, dependability, desire to excel, respect, cooperation and loyalty.

• Their behavior at the school must be exemplary.
• All prospective athletes are to maintain above-average grades and make a highly significant personal contribution to their sport(s).
• This athlete must participate in a minimum of two U14 sports.
• He/she must be an outstanding-to-exceptional physical athlete.
• He/she must have an above-average mental understanding of all aspects of how the game is played and should be played.

This award is presented on an annual bases and should only be presented to an athlete who fits the following criteria.

• Excels in more than one sport.
• Demonstrates outstanding dedication, leadership, and sportsmanship.
• Coaches’ comments regarding their maturity, dependability, sportsmanship, fair play, self-discipline, and respect for peers, coaches, officials and opponents.
• The coaches and Athletic Director, subject to approval of the High School Principal, make the final decision.

This award is presented on an annual bases and should only be presented to an athlete who fits the following criteria.

• Excels in more than one sport.
• Demonstrates outstanding dedication, leadership, and sportsmanship.
• Coaches’ comments regarding their maturity, dependability, sportsmanship, fair play, self-discipline, and respect for peers, coaches, officials and opponents.

This award is given by the Harcourt family in honor of their son who attended ACS in the 1970’s. The award is given at graduation to a senior who shows athletic and academic distinction.

• Academic Distinction – GPA of 3.3 (to be reviewed) or higher from grade 10 to the first semester of the senior year.
• Athletic Distinction – The recipient must be an athlete and be actively involved in a varsity team; the sport need not be school based only.
• Demonstrates leadership skills, good sportsmanship, and athletic talent and have a courteous and genteel attitude.

This award is given to a senior with athletic distinction that:

• Excels in the athletic program at ACS.
• Demonstrates sportsmanship, leadership, and commitment to athletic accomplishments.