Michigan High School Athlete of the Year
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO FEBRUARY 15, 2021
Welcome to the website for the Michigan High School Athlete of the Year. The DAC Foundation’s winning tradition continues with its support of the National Athletic Awards and the creation of the Michigan High School Athlete of the Year award. This annual award started in 1996 and honors both, athletic and academic achievement.
The 2021 registration extended deadline is February 15, 2021. Nominees will be announced at an event TBD. The DAC Foundation Male and Female Michigan Athlete of the Year Awards will take place in downtown Detroit at the Detroit Athletic Club in the Spring. The event will be livestreamed here.Â
2020 Award Nominees

Avery Fenchel
Soccer | Novi

Kathryn Ackerman
Swimming | Grand Haven

Carter Solomon
Cross Country | Plymouth

Hunter Hollenbeck
Swimming | Okemos

Dylan Targgart
Track and Field | Coldwater

Jason Kemp
Soccer | Troy Athens

Luke Baylis
Tennis | Clarkston

Cameron Martinez
Football | Muskegon

Gabrielle Elliott
Basketball | Detroit Edison

Gabrianna Salo
Softball | Escanaba

Jess Mruzik
Volleyball | Mercy

Sophie Housey
Swimming | University Liggett
2019 Award Recipients

Rickea Jackson
Basketball | Detroit Edison

Kendel Taylor
Football, Wrestling, Lacrosse and Track and Field | Madison Heights Bishop Foley