LifeSmarts coaches are hard workers and role models in their schools and communities. Many of our coaches are teachers, parents, advisors, 4-H agents, and volunteers. The program is successful because of their dedication! Share with us about why your coach deserves to win the National LifeSmarts Coach of the Year award by nominating him or her. The winning coaches will be announced at the 2026 National LifeSmarts Championship.
Previously honored LifeSmarts Coaches of the Year are ineligible to be nominated again.
Coach of the Year Hall of Fame:
2025 – Bruce Burwitz -MI; Phyllis Allee – GA; Dave Handt – ND
2024 – Ginger Walters – VA; Sahvanna Mease – CO
2023 – Linda Huebner – TX; Greg Henning – PA
2022 – Tina Steinert – KS; Bea Roberson – OK
2021 and 2020 – Scott Neu -Wisconsin; Sharon Rash – Oklahoma
2019 – Roslyn Evans – AL; Shawn Joyce – NH
2018 – Sam Schachter – RI; Don Zabelin – IL
2017 – Linda Cumpton, MO; Jeremy Cheney – GA
2016 – Donna Mancuso -CT; Kevin West – PA
The deadline to nominate your coach is April 2. Nominate your coach on the form below.
