Midway/KHSAA Seek Bass Fishing Student-Athlete of the Year Nominations

The annual award honors top high school anglers in Kentucky.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 11:10pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the dynamic motion and competition of a high school bass fishing tournament, with overlapping planes of earthy greens, blues, and browns.The Midway/KHSAA Student-Athlete of the Year award celebrates the top academic and athletic achievements of Kentucky's high school bass anglers.Lexington Today

The Midway University/KHSAA is now accepting nominations for the 2025-2026 Male and Female Student-Athlete of the Year awards among high school bass fishing participants in Kentucky.

Why it matters

The Midway/KHSAA Student-Athlete of the Year award recognizes the top academic and athletic achievements of Kentucky's high school bass anglers, celebrating the growth of competitive fishing as a sanctioned high school sport.

The details

The nomination process is open to all Kentucky high school students who competed in KHSAA-sanctioned bass fishing tournaments during the 2025-2026 school year. Nominees will be evaluated on their performance, leadership, and academic accomplishments.

  • The nomination period is open now through May 1, 2026.
  • The winners will be announced at the KHSAA state bass fishing championships in June 2026.

The players

Midway University

A private university in Midway, Kentucky that sponsors the annual Student-Athlete of the Year award for high school bass fishing.

Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA)

The governing body for high school sports in Kentucky, including the sanctioned bass fishing tournament program.

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What’s next

The nomination forms and eligibility criteria are available on the KHSAA website. The winners will be honored at a special awards ceremony during the KHSAA state bass fishing championships in June 2026.

The takeaway

The Midway/KHSAA Student-Athlete of the Year award highlights the growing popularity and recognition of bass fishing as a competitive high school sport in Kentucky, rewarding the top student-anglers for their athletic and academic achievements.