Grant Teaff Lifetime Achievement
The Grant Teaff Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes a coach that has committed his life to being a Christian influence in the lives of student-athletes.

2011 - Fred Goldsmith, Duke University and Rice University, Head Football Coach
Coach Fred Goldsmith is a former American college football coach who most notably led the football program at both Rice University (1989-1993) and Duke University (1994-1998) but also coached at Franklin High School (N.C.) (2001-2005) and Lenoir-Rhyne University (N.C.) (2006-20011) until he retired in 2011. Coach Goldsmith amassed a collegiate head coaching overall record of 57-97-1 and a high school head coaching record of 47-15. While at the helm of Duke University, Goldsmith led the Blue Devils to the Hall of Fame Bowl in 1995, which was one of Duke’s two bowl appearances in 30 years. He also received numerous awards including: ACC Coach of the Year award (1994) and the Bobby Dodd National Coach of the Year award (1994). Prior to Duke University, Goldsmith coached at Rice University from 1989-1993 where he led the program to its first winning season in 29 years in 1992. He was named Sports Illustrated Coach of the Year (1992) and Exxon SWC Coach of the Year (1991). Goldsmith finished his career at Lenoir-Rhyne University, an NCAA Division II school in North Carolina, where he coached five seasons (2006-2011). He led the program to an overall win-loss record of 47-15.

2010 – Ken Sparks, Carson-Newman College, Head Football Coach
2009 – Tony Dungy, Indianapolis Colts, Head Football Coach

Bobby Bowden Award
The Bobby Bowden award recognizes the Division FBS player who epitomizes a student-athlete. He must conduct himself as a faith model in the community, on campus, in the classroom and on the field.  Nominees must have a 3.0 GPA or better. He must also have the backing of his school’s Athletic Director and Head Football coach. The award is named after former Florida State University football coach Bobby Bowden.

2011 – Case Keenum, University of Houston
Keenum exemplified strong leadership and character on and off the field and also carried a 3.14 GPA in undergraduate work and a 3.8 in graduate school.

2010 – Christian Ponder, Florida State University
2009 – Colt McCoy, University of Texas

Jerry Kindall Character in Coaching Award
Named after Jerry Kindall, former major league player and retired head coach at the University of Arizona, the Character in Coaching Award is presented annually to the college or high school baseball coach who best exemplifies the Christian principles of Character, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork and Service on and off the baseball field.

2011 – Scott Berry, Mayville State University, Head Baseball Coach
Berry has led Mayville State University’s baseball program since 1982. In his 30 years as head coach, Berry has accumulated an impressive 826-478 career record, which places him among the top winningest coaches in NAIA baseball. Berry’s teams are a dominant presence in the Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) winning 21 conference championships, 18 conference playoff championships and have tallied 21 appearances in the NAIA national playoffs. Berry has been inducted into four Hall of Fames, including: Mayville State University Athletic Hall of Fame (1996), NAIA Hall of Fame for Baseball (2002), North Dakota Amateur Baseball Association Hall of Fame (2003), and the Christian Sports Commission Hall of Fame (2009). He’s also tallied 11 different NAIA District 12 Coach of the Year honors and 19 conference coach of the year awards, been awarded the NAIA Great Plains and Region 3 Coach of the Year, received the North Dakota Associated Press Sportswriters and Sportscasters “Special Achievement Award,” and the NAIA Robert E. Smith Achievement Award among many others.

2010 – Bubba Cates, University of Tennessee at Martin, Head Baseball Coach
2009 – Dr. Carroll Land, Point Loma Nazarene, Head Baseball Coach

Kay Yow Heart of a Coach Award
Named for the late North Carolina State coaching icon Kay Yow, the award is presented annually by FCA to honor a basketball coach who has exemplified biblical principles over the course of his or her career. The late Kay Yow, who passed away from breast cancer in 2009, was presented with the inaugural award at the 2008 Women’s Final Four in Tampa.

2012 – Deb Patterson, Kansas State University, Head Women’s Basketball Coach

Coach Patterson is currently in her 16th season at the helm of Kansas State University’s varsity women’s basketball team. After beginning her coaching career in 1983, Patterson, who has become the winningest coach in K-State history, has received much recognition for her leadership skills as well as for transforming the Wildcats into a highly successful program. Off the court, Patterson has been recognized by numerous organizations for her leadership skills. Most recently, she was inducted into FCA’s Hall of Champions for giving above and beyond the call of duty. She has also received the Outstanding Leadership Award from Kansas State's Leadership Studies and Programs in 2001 and has been recognized as a "Champion of Diversity," an honorary Colonel for Kansas State University Army ROTC, and as Honorary Commander for the Kansas State University Air Force ROTC. In the community, she is an active member of the advisory committee for the Coronado Area Council, Boy Scouts of America and Manhattan Young Life.

2011 – Sue Ramsey, Ashland University, Head Women’s Basketball Coach
2010 – Nancy Wilson, College of Charleston, Head Women’s Basketball Coach
2009 – Jane Albright, University of Nevada, Head Women’s Basketball Coach

John Lotz “Barnabas” Award
Named after former University of Florida Head Coach John Lotz this award is presented by FCA to honor a basketball coach who best exhibits a commitment to Christ, integrity, encouragement to others and lives a balanced life. 

2011 – Don Meyer, Northern State University, Former Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Meyer, former head basketball coach at Northern State University, retired from coaching in February 2010 as the winningest NCAA men’s basketball coach at any division with 922 accumulated career victories in 38 seasons. His coaching career has placed him at Hamline University in Minnesota, with David Lipscomb University in Tennessee and at Northern State University in South Dakota. Following a serious car accident and an inoperable cancer diagnosis, he has received national recognition in various national media outlets such as Sports Illustrated, ESPN, FOX Sports, National Public Radio and the Associated Press. He is also the winner of the Jimmy V. Perseverance award at the ESPN ESPY’s. And he continues to work with NSU in the role of Regents Distinguished Professor and Assistant to the President.
 
2011 – Billy Kennedy, Murray State University, Head Men’s Basketball Coach
2010 – Gary Waters, Cleveland State University, Head Men’s Basketball Coach
2009 – Ritchie McKay, Liberty, Head Men’s Basketball Coach