Coach John Wooden Citizenship Cup

Coach John Wooden Citizenship Cup

Coach John Wooden Citizenship Cup

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Coach John Wooden

John Wooden is perhaps the greatest coach and the most admired role model in the history of collegiate sports. In 2004, he gave Athletes for a Better World permission to use his name for an annual award. The Coach Wooden Citizenship Cup is presented annually to the athletes (professional and collegiate) who have made the greatest difference in the lives of others. The recipients are athletes of excellence both on and off the field, role models both as performers and persons. This award is unique because it is open to all athletes in all sports

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Coach John Wooden

John Wooden is perhaps the greatest coach and the most admired role model in the history of collegiate sports. In 2004, he gave Athletes for a Better World permission to use his name for an annual award. The Coach Wooden Citizenship Cup is presented annually to the athletes (professional and collegiate) who have made the greatest difference in the lives of others. The recipients are athletes of excellence both on and off the field, role models both as performers and persons. This award is unique because it is open to all athletes in all sports

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Coach John Wooden

John Wooden is perhaps the greatest coach and the most admired role model in the history of collegiate sports. In 2004, he gave Athletes for a Better World permission to use his name for an annual award. The Coach Wooden Citizenship Cup is presented annually to the athletes (professional and collegiate) who have made the greatest difference in the lives of others. The recipients are athletes of excellence both on and off the field, role models both as performers and persons. This award is unique because it is open to all athletes in all sports

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Coach John Wooden

John Wooden is perhaps the greatest coach and the most admired role model in the history of collegiate sports. In 2004, he gave Athletes for a Better World permission to use his name for an annual award. The Coach Wooden Citizenship Cup is presented annually to the athletes (professional and collegiate) who have made the greatest difference in the lives of others. The recipients are athletes of excellence both on and off the field, role models both as performers and persons. This award is unique because it is open to all athletes in all sports

Coach John Wooden Citizenship Cup Applications

Apply for the prestigious Coach John Wooden Citizenship Cup using the instructions below. All applications should be sent to Kim Coleman (kc.halftimesports@gmail.com)


Please share Part I and II below in as complete a way as possible, providing as many examples and/or evidence that support the nomination.  Please do not send more than 10 pages of information per athlete. The more specific and detailed your answers are, the better your nomination will be.  The judges cannot assume anything. If a nomination says, “volunteers for Big Brothers/Big Sisters,” the judges do not know if that means once a year, once a month, once a week, or once a day – everything you want them to know, you must tell them!


Part I: (30%  of the score) Nominee as Student, Athlete, and Teammate

  • Field of study, GPA, and any other important information about the candidate as a student

  • Training and competitive behavior, success as an athlete

  • Relationships with teammates, coaches, and others


Part II: (70% of  the score) Nominee as a person on campus, in the community, and world

  • Leadership positions on campus, in the community, and world

  • Initiatives taken, differences made

  • Names of charities or other good works assisted

  • Number of hours or days given to the above good works


Candidate Nomination Packet – single PDF, not to exceed 10 pages per athlete

  • Up to three-page summary (answering parts I & II above)

  • 2 or more letters of recommendation

  • Any additional information (such as any type of media, etc.)

Congratulations To The 2025 Wooden Cup Winners!

This prestigious award honors athletes and professionals who exemplify outstanding character, leadership, and citizenship both on and off the field.

Coach Roy Williams

As a Hall of Fame coach who led the North Carolina Tar Heels and Kansas Jayhawks, Coach Williams exemplifies the values and legacy of Coach Wooden through his dedication to excellence, integrity, and service to others.

Shea Tripp

Shea Tripp, a senior women's basketball player at Wayne State University was recognized as a collegiate winner for her exceptional contributions and role-model qualities.

John Watkins

John Wakins, a senior track and field athlete at Georgia Tech was recognized as a collegiate winner for his exceptional contributions and role-model qualities.

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