High School Groza Awards

Excellence in Palm Beach County

Since 1992, the Palm Beach County Sports Commission has proudly honored the region’s top high school athletes, coaches, and teams through the prestigious Lou Groza Award. Each December, finalists are invited to join the national award contenders at the Lou Groza Award banquet, celebrating their outstanding achievements.

Nominee Selection

Near the end of the season, a panel of local experts who cover local high school football all season, provide the nominees for each award. At the annual Lou Groza Awards banquet in December the top three finalists in each category are recognized and the winner is announced.

2024 Player of the Year Award Winner
Teddy Hoffman
Atlantic Eagles

The Palm Beach County Player of the Year Award is given out annually to the top prep football player in Palm Beach County. The award is open to players of all grade levels and school classifications.

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Past Winners

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2023 Award Winner
Javian Mallory
West Boca Bulls
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2022 Award Winner
DeeJay Holmes
Pahokee BLUE DEVILS
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2021 Award Winner
Markel King
Palm Beach Central BRONCOS
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2024 Place Kicker of the Year Award Winner
Brogan Woeber
Jupiter Warriors

The Palm Beach County Place-Kicker of the Year Award is given out annually to the top prep football place-kicker in Palm Beach County. The award is open to players of all grade levels and school classifications.

Past Winners

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2023 Award Winner
Jake Weinberg
American Heritage Patriots
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2022 Award Winner
Jake Weinberg
AMERICAN HERITAGE PATRIOTS
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2021 Award Winner
Hayden Gray
SEMINOLE RIDGE HAWKS
2024 Coach of the Year Award Winner
Omar Haugabook
Glades Central Raiders

The Sam Budnyk Coach of the Year Award is given out annually to the top prep football coach in Palm Beach County. The award is named in honor of legendary coach Sam Budnyk, head football coach at Cardinal Newman High School in West Palm Beach, FL.

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Past Winners

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2023 Award Winner
Jason Kradman
JUPITER WARRIORS
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2022 Award Winner
Kevin Thompson
PALM BEACH CENTRAL BRONCOS
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2021 Award Winner
Jim Basford
FOREST HILL FALCONS
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2024 Team of the Year Award Winner
West Boca Raton
Bulls

The Cardinal Newman Crusaders have secured the 2023 Team of the Year Award for the second consecutive year. Guided by the expertise of head coach Jack Daniels, the Crusaders showcased their excellence with an outstanding 10-2 record and clinched the top spot in their district.

Past Winners

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2023 Award Winner
Cardinal Newman
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2022 Award Winner
Cardinal Newman
Crusaders
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2021 Award Winner
Palm Beach Central
Broncos

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