CIF Spirit of Sport Award
The CIF Spirit of Sport Award recognizes one male and one female state-wide winner during each season of sport (Fall/Winter/Spring). Senior student-athletes are selected based on exemplary sportsmanship, school/community service, and leadership.
Two State winners (1 male and 1 female) in each traditional season of sport (Fall, Winter, Spring), for six (6) total winners, will each receive a patch, award, and a $2,500 scholarship. State recipients are required to attend the CIF State Federated Council event on Friday, April 24, 2026 at the Oakland Marriott City Center.
Additionally, one male and one female student-athlete representing each of the 10 CIF Sections, from each season of sport (Fall/Winter/Spring), (60 total) will be selected and awarded a $1,000 scholarship.
Each CIF member school is allowed one male and one female senior athlete for each season of sport. Student-athletes will fill out the application, and upload the required signed principal verification form.
2025-26 CIF State Spirit of Sport Award Winners
(L-R: Camellia Zahiri, Rocco Tompkins, Chloe Teil, Ansh Vinchhi, Kira Wong, Isaac Sandoval)
2025-26 CIF Section Spirit of Sport Award Winners
All-Time CIF State Spirit of Sport Winners