2026 Fall Athlete of the Year

The Tacoma Athletic Commission's Athlete of the Year program recognizes student-athletes from all Pierce County High Schools and awards the Athletes of the Year for each of the sports. All students nominated as an Athlete of the Year are eligible for scholarships that the TAC awards as part of our Tom Names Salute to Sports.

Now Accepting Nominations for the Fall Athlete of the Year

The portal for the fall season's Athlete of the Year nominations is now open. Athletic Directors and Coaches may now nominate student-athletes for the fall seasons sports.

Fall Nomination

To nominate a student athlete for the fall season sports, please click on the link below!

Click Here to Nominate an Athlete for the Fall Athlete of the Year!

The sports included for the fall season are:

Football
Cross Country – Boys
Cross Country – Girls
Soccer – Girls
Softball (slow pitch)
Swim & Dive – Girls
Volleyball
Water Polo – Girls

The nomination portal will close at 11:59 PM on November 23rd. Please enter your nomination prior to the closure to ensure that you student-athlete is included in the Fall Athlete of the Year program.

Fall Athlete of the Year Luncheon Banquet

The recognition and award banquet for the fall sports will be on Tuesday, December 16, 2026 at the McGavick Convention Center. The doors open at 11:30 and the event is from 12:00-1:15. We do ask that all attendees by November 29^th to ensure that we have enough lunches for everyone. This is a separate registration than the nominations. The TAC will host the nominated student and one coach/athletic director/school representative per nomination. Additional guests are invited to join in the celebration. Tickets for additional guests are $25 each. Click here to register for the Fall Athlete of the Year Banquet .