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NFCA Hall of Fame
The most prestigious award given by the NFCA. The NFCA inducts members into its Hall of Fame each December at the National Convention. Nominations are available each fall and inductees are selected by the Awards and Hall of Fame Committee. A listing of the selection criteria can be found here. The nomination form can be accessed by clicking here.
NFCA All-Region and All-American Teams
Awarded in NCAA Divisions I, II and III, NAIA, NJCAA Division I, II, and III, Cal JC, NWAC and High School. NFCA-member coaches may nominate their players each spring.
NFCA Regional and National Coaching Staffs of the Year
The NFCA recognizes regional and national coaching excellence in NCAA Divisions I, II and III, NAIA, NJCAA Divisions I, II, and III, Cal JC, NWAC, High School and Travel Ball. All NFCA-member coaches are eligible each season.
REGIONAL AWARDS | NATIONAL AWARDS
Easton/NFCA Assistant Coach of the Year
The top assistant coaches in the nation are recognized with this award. These coaches are selected by the NFCA Awards committee for NCAA Divisions I, II, and III, NAIA, NJCAA Divisions I and II, Cal JC, Travel Ball, and High School
Schutt Sports / NFCA Player of the Year
Each year, the top player in NCAA Divisions I, II and III, NAIA and Junior College (NJCAA Divsions I, II, and III, Cal JC, NWAC) are recognized with the Schutt Sports / NFCA Player of the Year Award.
Schutt Sports / NFCA Freshman of the Year
Each year, the top freshman in NCAA Divisions I, II and III are recognized with the Schutt Sports / NFCA Freshman of the Year Award.
Easton / NFCA All-America Scholar-Athlete and Top 10 Academic Teams
Athletes who achieve a 3.5 or better GPA on a 4.0 scale are recognized as NFCA Scholar Athletes. The NFCA recognizes the top 10 academic teams (by overall GPA) each fall through the Easton/NFCA Top 10 Academic Team program.
SCHOLAR-ATHLETES | ACADEMIC TEAMS
Diamond Sports Catcher of The Year Award
The top catchers in NCAA Divisions I, II and III, NAIA, NJCAA Divsions I, II, and III, Cal JC, NWAC and High School are recognized with the Diamond Sports Catcher of the Year Award.
New Balance / NFCA Golden Shoe Award
The top speedsters in the nation are recognized with the New Balance NFCA / Golden Shoe Award. These athletes are selected by NFCA divisional committees in NCAA Divisions I, II, and III, NAIA, NJCAA Divisions I, II and III, Cal JC, NWAC and High School.
Donna Newberry "Perseverance" Award
The award, named for the longtime Muskingum College and 2008 NFCA Hall of Fame coach who died in November 2010 after amassing a 906-419-1 mark over 36 seasons, recognizes an NFCA member coach who has demonstrated extraordinary strength of will and character in the fight to overcome a physical, mental or social adversity that presented an additional challenge to the already demanding job of a coach.
Mary Nutter Scholarship
The educational grant, named for the former Pittsburg State (Kan.) head coach and 1997 NFCA Hall of Fame inductee who founded National Sports Clinics, seeks to continue Nutter’s effort to provide softball coaches at all levels access to the best minds in the sport to help them become better coaches themselves. Recipients receive funding to attend the NFCA National Convention.
Diversity Grant
The grant, created by the NFCA’s Diversity Committee, is awarded to a minority member coach who shows a commitment to working with minorities and growing the game of fastpitch in their communities and has a need for financial assistance to attend the convention.
Humanitarian Award
The Humanitarian Award recognizes an NFCA member coach who has selflessly dedicated his/her time toward the long-term betterment of the community and/or engaged in charitable activities in the service of others.
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Distinguished Service Award
The award recognizes a person who has shown exceptional commitment and dedication to the NFCA and the sport of fastpitch softball. This award is given in extraordinary circumstances to individuals for their commitment and profound impact on our sport.
Louisville Slugger / NFCA Players of the Week
The NFCA awards National Players and Pitchers of the Week for NCAA Division I, II, and III. The collegiate awards are presented by Louisville Slugger.
MaxPreps / NFCA High School Players of the Week
High School Player of the Week presented by MaxPreps.
Diamond Kinetics Technology Scholarship
One fastpitch high school team, college team or training facility who has integrated technology into their respective program throughout the preceding year will be chosen to receive an honorary plaque, a $500 technology stipend and $2000 in Diamond Kinetics products for continued technology development.