The annual CIF Southern Section Dr. Jim Staunton Champions For Character Awards recognize those athletes and coaches that can combine a fierce competitive nature with the Six Pillars of Character: trustworthiness, responsibility, respect fairness, caring and citizenship. The CIF-SS Ethics in Sports Committee created these awards. Athletes, coaches, administrators, officials, schools athletic trainers and media members who demonstrate these qualities are honored at a dinner and highlighted for their achievements. Students winners receive scholarship money for their achievements.
2025-2026 – Sondra Lough, Unified Sports Track and Field
2024-2025 – Tami Krueger, ASB Director
2022-2023 – Brad Peters, Cross Country & Track
2021-2022 – Becky Gagnon, Tennis
2018-2019 – Jeff Dietz, Basketball
2017-2018 – John Corona, Track and Field
2012-2013 – Student/Athlete, Raelyn Werley, Cross Country and Track and Field
2012-2013 – Student/Athlete, Joseph Moorman, Water Polo and Swim
2012-2013 – The Coaching Staff of Martin Luther King High School
