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Each year, ICCA honors cheerleaders and coaches with special recognition.  Senior cheerleaders can apply for scholarships.  Junior and senior athletes have the opportunity to be on the All-State Cheer Team.  Coaches can nominate 8th grade and senior athletes on their squad to be honored as a scholar athlete because of their academic achievement.

Entry DEADLINES are listed below:

  • Entry deadline for Scholarships, All-State, Scholar Athletes, and Unsung Hero are due November 30.
  • ICCA members can nominate a coach for the Coach of the Year award, which is awarded in March at the Coaches Conference. Deadline is January 15.

Friends of ICCA

Friends of ICCA awards are given to individuals who have supported the ICCA for many years. These individuals are not coaches or officials, but devote a great deal of time in support of the organization.

Award Recipients

Past Recipients

Hall of Fame

Hall of Fame awards are given in recognition to individuals excelling and supporting cheerleading in the state of Illinois through the Illinois Cheerleading Coaches Association. Individuals can enter the Hall of Fame in recognition as a Coach, member of the Board of Directors or as an Official. ICCA Board members nominate these individuals and voting takes place through the Board of Directors.

Award Recipients

Past Recipients