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 Scholar-Athlete awards
&
​HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY

SPONSORED BY WATAUGA ORTHOPEDICS & CHAMPION CHEVROLET

DATE: Saturday, April 25, 2026
TIME: 9:30am
LOCATION: DoubleTree by Hilton in Johnson City, TN

Cost for Banquet

BANQUET DETAILS
  • Foundation Members: $30
  • Non-Members: $45
  • Scholar-Athlete: may bring coach + 2 additional guests at no charge
  • Hall of Fame Inductee + 1 guest are admitted at no charge
  • Additional guests may be accommodated based on availability with prior notice and a $45 donation per person.
2026 Banquet Flyer
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File Type: pdf
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Submit Banquet RSVP
If applicable, mail check for banquet to:
Don Gonce, Treasurer 
273 Emory Church Rd
Kingsport, TN 37664


The awards banquet recognizes seniors from the regional high schools and colleges, and presents scholarships to the top high school players. College players are entered for the Campbell Award Scholarship. Schools submit their nomination for consideration based on football achievements, academics, and community service.

​As part of this spectacular event, the Football Hall of Fame Class is inducted with a phenomenal ceremony.

Additionally the John Robert Bell Coach's Award & James Cradic Official's Awards are presented.
If you have questions about the scholar-athlete awards ceremony, contact Bobby Dicken, (423) 491-0088.

SPECIAL THANK YOU TO BANQUET SPONSORS WATAUGA ORTHOPEDICS & CHAMPION CHEVROLET


High School
​Scholar-Athlete Awards

Submit Player Nomination

Submit Player Requested Information
Scholarship Winner's Instructions
2025-26 National Football Foundation
​Mountain Empire Scholar-Athletes

2025-26 Scholar-athletes

Cherokee - Landon Jeffers
Cloudland - Tristen Hoss

Daniel Boone - Blake Walton
David Crockett - Devon Sanders
Dobyns-Bennett - Baker Correll

Elizabethton - Cooper Adkins
Greeneville - Colton Smith
Hampton - Conner McKinney
Happy Valley - Tyler Bailey
Jefferson County - Mason Henderson

Johnson County - Jack Csillag
North Greene - Thomas Darnell
Providence Academy - Cole Blanton
Science Hill - Ian Mathes
South Greene - Brant Wilhoit
Sullivan East - Blue Proffitt
Tennessee High - Cooper Booher

Tri-Cities Christian Academy - Slade Blevins
Unaka - Chris Good
Volunteer - Brandon Begley
West Ridge - Sam Perry


Enjoy some photos from prior banquets
Directions to DoubleTree Hotel - Johnson City, TN

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