Celebrating students on and off the field
The Scholar Athlete Banquet is the largest annual event hosted by the NFF Bill Riddle Chapter. This is where we get to honor and award our hand-picked high school and college Scholar Athletes, Distinguished Arizonans, and the recipient of the Riddle Chapter Leadership award. Our banquet is a top-notch ceremony for top-notch students.
how are scholar athletes chosen?
Every year, coaches and Athletic Directors from almost 200 Arizona High Schools submit their top senior nominees. These nominations are compiled and given to the Chapter Board for review and selection. Based on our chapter criteria, 36 high school students are chosen to receive a National Football Foundation, Bill Riddle Chapter scholarship. This is also when the Scholar Athlete of the Year and the Namesake Award winners are chosen.
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chapter awards
scholar athlete of the year
The top scholar athlete to represent the Bill Riddle Chapter
h.a.t. scholarship award
"Hustle, Attitude, Toughness". Presented by the Widmark family.
Frances Kush dedicated award
These recipients epitomize the value of hard work and dedication.
shaw courage award
For exemplary displays of dedication and courage.
Native American cultural award for excellence
To recognize a Native American student who has set an example as a scholar athlete.
vm maynes legacy award
Presented by the Maynes family.
Larry hellestrae memorial scholarship
In memoriam.
dick Tomey legacy scholarship
In memoriam.
tom Wheatley memorial scholarship
In memoriam.
Chris chick memorial scholarship
In memoriam.
bob & janet casciola family scholarship
Presented by the Casciola family.
college scholar athletes
Student athletes who are continuing excellence into college.
distinguished Arizonan
Achievement of excellence for sports media.
distinguished Arizonan
Frank Kush lifetime coaching achievement award.
riddle chapter leadership award
To recognize commitment, generosity, and leadership in fulfilling the chapter's mission.
Need more information?
If you would like more information regarding our upcoming Scholar Athlete Banquet, please reach out to us at info@azriddlenff.org.