THE Jersey Mike’s Naismith HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL Courage Award
MEET THE TOP 10
OUR 2026 FEMALE FINALISTS
ELLIE deprey
Wauwatosa, WI
alivia ellis
Hammonton, NJ
Allie leib
Oshkosh, WI
OUR 2026 MALE FINALISTS
Griffin frost
Waterloo, IA
ADAM SPARACIO
Swampscott, MA
Collin hughes
Vance, NC
Chaelyn tifre
Lexington, SC
Cam fowler
Pittsboro, NC
Tucker Lowe
Witchita, KS
Maekhiya rameau
Sandusky, OH
2026 AwaRD Nomination Criteria
Two Grand Prize Winners. 10 Finalists. A lot to get excited about.
1. Displays courage and determination
2. Acts as a role model in challenges
3. Strives to do the right thing
4. acts Bravely on his/her beliefs
5. RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN ACTIONS
6. STANDS CONFIDENT despite adversity
A CHANCE TO WIN BIG
The Naismith Awards Board of Selectors will select 10 finalists who will receive local PR news coverage and Jersey Mike’s swag bags.
Plus, the two grand prize winners will each receive:
$5,000 for winning student
$2,000 for winning student’s school
A professional video feature of winning student’s stories
Promotion from PR outlets
Social media publicity
Award presentation at winning school
