The following are various awards that are given each year by the NHIAA. Congratulations to each of the winners from 2024!
Walter Smith Award
The NHIAA Walter A. Smith Award: Given annually to an individual who has overcome special circumstances and contributed significantly and positively to Interscholastic Athletics.
The 2024 recipient is Juan Rubio Colon of Inter-Lakes Middle High School.
James W. Desmarais Service Award
James W. Desmarais Service Award: Instituted in 1970 and renamed for former longtime NHIAA Executive Director, James Desmarais, this award is given to recognize meritorious service to the NHIAA. There have been 63 dedicated individuals recognized for this honor since 1970.
This year's dedicated and capable nominee certainly meets the criteria of the award and matches the contributions of the former inductees.
The 2024 recipient is Steve Mello of Concord High School.