Special NSDA Awards

Academic All-American

Each year, the National Speech & Debate Association honors a small portion of its students as Academic All Americans.  These students have earned at least a degree of Superior Distinction (750 or more points), a GPA higher than 3.7 and display outstanding character on their speech & debate team and in their community. 

All-State

The National Speech & Debate Association's All State Awards recognize the top 1% of point earners in the state. 

All-American

Each year, the top student point earners in the country are named All Americans. The All American award is based on a combination of competitive and service points. In order to qualify, a student must have competed once at Nationals. Following the National Speech & Debate Tournament, the 25 students with the highest total points in our Honor Society receive this recognition. 

District Student of the Year

Each NSDA District has the opportunity to name a District Student of the Year. Coaches may nominate a graduating senior who best represents the tenets of the Association’s Code of Honor: humility, equity, integrity, respect, leadership, and service.