This is the highest award presented by the NSCA for Career Legacy in the field of strength and Conditioning. This esteemed award is given to an individual, whose career achievements have made a clear and lasting legacy on the practice, scientific understanding, or methodologies of strength and conditioning. The NSCA Board of Directors carefully deliberates to select the recipient of this prestigious award.

The Student Research Award is given to students who have presented an abstract at the NSCA National Conference.

The President's Award is given to an individual in recognition of contributions to the field of strength and conditioning and to the NSCA during the year.

This award is a recognition given to NSCA members who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to and effectiveness in Equity, Leadership, Empowerment, Visibility, Access, Training, and Excellence within Strength and Conditioning.

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The State/Provincial Director of the Year Award is given to state/provincial directors who have accumulated the most points during the year from April 1 to March 31.

The Retiring Board Members Award is given to NSCA Board members as they leave office in recognition of their hard work and dedication to the NSCA.

The All-American Strength and Conditioning Athlete of the Year Award program recognize those collegiate and high school athletes whose athletic accomplishments reflect their dedication to strength training and conditioning.

The NSCA Outgoing President Award commemorates those distinguished individuals who have served as NSCA President.