Wells (1A), North Tahoe (2A), Virgin Valley (3A), Southeast Career Technical Academy (4A) and Coronado (5A) tallied the most points in their respective classifications to take home the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association’s annual Award of Excellence in Academics, Athletics and Citizenship championships for the 2023-24 academic / athletic year. Please click on the headline-link above to read more.
The Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association will honor the winning school in each classification by presenting it with a championship / commemorative trophy at the end of the academic year. The NIAA considers the Award of Excellence to be its top overall awards program. The scoring system awards points to schools based on their varsity teams’ performances in the classrooms, at the sport venues and in the Citizenship Through Sports Program. Each of the three major categories in high school activities – studies, sports and sportsmanship – are weighted equally, and boys and girls programs are combined in the standings table. Spirit and Leadership points are added after the winter and spring seasons, respectively. Ejection points are subtracted at the conclusion of the sports year.
The NIAA's Award of Excellence in Academics, Athletics and Citizenship
Points Table
I. Academic Component
1. Win NIAA-Jostens State Academic Team Championship, 100 points
2. state academic team runner-up, 90
3. top four placing in classification, 70
4. top six placing, 50
5. top eight placing, 30
6. top 12 placing, 20
7. Remaining placers, 10
II. Athletic Component
1. Win NIAA / One Nevada State Championship, 100 points
2. state athletic team runner-up, 90
3. state semifinals qualifier, 70
4. league/region tournament semifinalist, 50
5. league/region tournament quarterfinalist, 40
6. league/region tournament (other) qualifier, 20
III. Citizenship Through Sports Program
Class 1A, maximum value of 500 points
Class 2A, maximum value of 700
Class 3A, maximum value of 900
Class 4A, maximum value of 1000
IV. Deductions for Ejections
- 75 points for each student-athlete ejection
-150 points for each coach ejection
-150 points on Executive Director's discretion
for unsportsmanlike conduct / improper behavior
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Panthers, Mustangs, Eagles & Miners win 2020 One Nevada Cup titles
Pahranagat Valley (Class 1A), The Meadows (2A), Boulder City (3A) and Bishop Manogue (4A) are the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association / One Nevada Credit Union’s ONE NEVADA CUP champions for the 2019-2020 school year. The NIAA, the non-profit governing body of high school athletics in the Silver State, began this awards program in 2001. One Nevada Credit Union, the title sponsor of the NIAA, became the presenting partner in 2019. The Award of Excellence in Academic, Athletics and Citizenship changed its name to the ONE NEVADA CUP in 2019.
Panthers, Mustangs, Eagles & Gaels win 2019 One Nevada Cup titles
Pahranagat Valley (Class 1A), The Meadows (2A), Boulder City (3A) and Bishop Gorman (4A) are the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association’s ONE NEVADA CUP champions for the 2018-2019 school year. Please click on the headline-link above to read the news release.
2017-2018 Nevada Academic Year
Panthers, Mustangs, Eagleas and Miners capture NIAA Award of Excellence titles for 2017-2018
Pahranagat Valley (Class 1A), The Meadows (2A), Boulder City (3A) and Bishop Manogue (4A) are the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association’s Award of Excellence in Academics, Athletics and Citizenship champions for the 2017-2018 school year. ...
The NIAA, the non-profit governing body of high school athletics in the Silver State, began the Award program in 2001. The scoring system awards points to member schools based on their varsity teams’ performances in the classrooms, at the sport venues and in the Citizenship Through Sports initiative. Each of the three major categories in high school activities – academics, athletics and sportsmanship – are weighted equally, and boys and girls programs are combined in the standings table. Spirit and student council / leadership points were added after the conclusion of the winter season. Points were deducted at the conclusion of the spring season for ejections and other acts of unsportsmanlike conduct. ...
Please click on the headline-link above to read the news release.
2016-2017 Nevada Academic Year
Falcons, Mustangs, Eagles and Huskies - Panthers win 2017 NIAA Award of Excellence titles
Sierra Lutheran (Class 1A), The Meadows (2A), Boulder City (3A) and Reno - Palo Verde (4A tie) are the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association’s Award of Excellence in Academics, Athletics and Citizenship champions for the 2016-2017 school year. Please click on the headline-link above to access the news release.
2015-16 ARCHIVE
Miners, Crusaders, Mustangs & Panthers win NIAA’s 2016 Award of Excellence championships
Bishop Manogue (Division I), Faith Lutheran (Division I-A), The Meadows (Division III) and Pahranagat Valley (Division IV) are the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association’s Award of Excellence in Academics, Athletics and Citizenship champions for the 2015-2016 school year. Please click on the headline-link above to read the news release.
2013-14 ARCHIVE
The Bishop Gorman Gaels (Division I), Faith Lutheran Crusaders (Division I-A), Meadows Mustangs (Division III) and Whittell Warriors (Division IV) are the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association’s Award of Excellence in Academics, Athletics and Citizenship champions for the 2013-2014 school year. Please click here: 2013-2014 SPRING SEASON RELEASE to view the final results.
2012-13 ARCHIVE... Miners, Eagles, Highlanders & Panthers win again!
The Bishop Manogue Miners (Division I), Boulder City Eagles (I-A), Incline Highlanders (D-III) and Pahranagat Valley Panthers (D-IV) are the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association's Award of Excellence in Academics, Athletics & Citizenship champions for the 2012-13 school year.
2011-2012 ARCHIVE... Panthers, Mustangs, Eagles and Miners win!
Pahranagat Valley (1A), The Meadows (2A), Boulder City (3A) and Bishop Manogue (4A) are the NIAA's Award of Excellence in Academics, Athletics and Citizenship champions for the 2011-12 school year. Please click on the headline above to access the release.
2010-2011 ARCHIVE (click here for story)
The Pahranagat Valley Panthers (Class 1A), Incline Highlanders (2A), Boulder City Eagles (3A) and Reno Huskies (4A) are this year's winners of the Nevada Interscholatic Activities Association's Award of Excellence in Academics, Athletics and Citizenship. Please click on the headline-link above to read the full release.
Also, here is a link to the listing of category (season-by-season) records: AWARD OF EXCELLENCE SEASONAL RECORDS.
2009-2010 ARCHIVE
NIAA Award of Excellence FINAL STANDINGS for 2009-10 school year -- June 7, 2010 - The Pahranagat Valley Panthers (Class 1A), Whittell Warriors (2A), Boulder City Eagles (3A) and Bishop Manogue Miners (4A) are this year's winners of the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association's Award of Excellence in Academics, Athletics and Citizenship. Please click on this article's headline / link above (top left) to read more.2008-2009 ARCHIVE
2008-2009 WINNERS - Panthers, Mustangs, Crusaders, Panthers capture NIAA Award of Excellence championships Pahranagat Valley (Class 1A), The Meadows (2A), Faith Lutheran (3A) and Palo Verde (4A) have won the 2008-2009 NIAA Award of Excellence in Academics, Athletics and Citizenship. Please click on the headline / link above to read more.
