IADA Awards
Below you can find a list of all available IADA awards.
IADA All-State Team Award
Each IADA member athletic director may nominate one female and one male student-athlete. The nominee must be outstanding in all categories. The nominee must be a second-semester senior. In addition, the student must have participated in at least two IHSA sports and/or activities during each of the last two years. Please see the application letter for further details. An official transcript must accompany each application. All nominees must reflect good character and leadership. This form, when submitted by the school, must have the IADA member athletic director’s signature in order for the candidate to be considered. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered and students will not receive a certificate of recognition.
Current Year: 2025 (12/1/24 - 4/30/25)
Assistant State Athletic Director of the Year
Current Year: 2025 (6/30/24 - 1/13/25, 2026 opens on 7/1/25)
Friends of Athletics Award
Current Year: 2025 (6/30/24 - 1/13/25, 2026 opens on 7/1/25)
New State Athletic Director of the Year
Current Year: 2025 (6/30/24 - 1/13/25, 2026 opens on 7/1/25)
State Athletic Director of the Year
Current Year: 2025 (6/30/24 - 1/13/25, 2026 opens on 7/1/25)