Impact Awards

The IHSAA Foundation is proud to host the 2nd annual Impact Awards
We at the IHSAA Foundation are honoring and recognizing the achievements of student-athletes on the field, in the classroom, and within their community. This banquet highlights their work excelling and impacting others.
We support the mission of education-based athletics that teaches life lessons learned in competition and will propel today's student-athletes into tomorrow's leaders.
We are excited to recognize and award our student-athletes who are making a life-long IMPACT.
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Doors Open: 5:30 PM
Event Begins: 6:00 PM
Gridiron Hall
Indiana Farm Bureau
Football Center
7001 W 56th St
Indianapolis, IN 46254

Awards Being Presented
In celebration of the impact that today's student-athletes are making, the Impact Awards honors tomorrow's leaders with over $45,000 worth of scholarships and recognizes the graduating members of the IHSAA's Student Advisory Committee. Honorees are recognized on stage and celebrated for their accomplishments in competition, within the classroom, and in their communities.
The honorees selected and recognized vary from those who have overcome unimaginable hardships to those who embody the traits of a truehearted teammate. From those who have joined the inclusion revolution by competing in Unified Sports to continue the mission of the first female IHSAA Board of Directors.
To find more information on each award, including this year's recipients and the legacy that made each possible, click on each scholarship below.

Parker Amet Champions Together Post-Secondary Scholarship
An inspiration to others to practice inclusivity and kindness, the Parker Amet scholarship is named in honor of this active Unified Sports participant. This scholarship is awarded to a student-partner who strives to emulate the legacy of the 2016 Prom King from Carmel High School.
Eugene C. Cato Scholarship
The largest of the IHSAA Scholarships, the C. Eugene Cato Memorial Scholarship is the longest standing scholarship awarded to student-athletes around our state who exemplify the mission behind education-based athletics.
David Cranfill Truehearted Teammate Award
This scholarship is provided to student-athletes who exhibits loyalty and faithfulness by putting their teammates, coaches, schools and community above themselves.
Pris Dillow "Seize the Day" Post-Secondary Scholarship
Continuing the mission of the first female member of the IHSAA's Board of Directors, recipients strive and continuously work for positive change.
Amy Hasbrook Family Leadership Award
In honor of the late Amy Hasbrook, this scholarship honors two female multi-sport student-athletes who best epitomize and embody sportsmanship, leadership, integrity, and dedication to the team.
Denny Lewis Legacy of Advocacy Post-Secondary Scholarship
This scholarship, named in honor of the late Denny Lewis, honors one student-athlete who lives and leads by embracing the values of education-based athletics.
Lee Lonzo Champions Together Post-Secondary Scholarship
Awards financial support to a student-athletes and a student-partner who compete alongside each other in the Champions Together program.
James Robinson Pathway to Officiating Post-Secondary Scholarship
In support of those who have already, or wish to, enter the profession of officiating, this scholarship supports young officials with financial support in honor of a legendary IHSAA official.
Sparks Foundation Post-Secondary Scholarship
Awarded to those who exhibit great determination and fortitude through adversity by utilizing the skills learned through high school sports, especially teamwork, leadership, and good character.
Thomas A. Brady Comeback Award, presented by Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics
Awarded to student-athletes who have distinguished themselves by overcoming adversity or injury, and returned and excelled beyond expectations in their respective sport(s).
IHSAA Student Advisory Committee
The nine graduating senior student-athletes from around the state, who work hand-in-hand with the IHSAA at our state tournaments and serve their classmates by being their voice of representation in shaping the future, will be recognized and honored for the tireless commitment to the IHSAA and student-athletes across the state.
Beyond the Game Award
The IHSAA Foundation's Beyond the Game Award celebrates and recognizes an individual or group that has demonstrated a committed devotion and passion to the IHSAA Foundation and its mission.
This honoree has supported, promoted, and protected education-based athletics and their benefits for future generations. It highlights those who no longer have eligibility in high school athletics but continue to live by their ideals and impact our state through their daily actions.
This year's honoree to be presented at the Impact Awards will be announced soon.