Are presented annually by the National High School Basketball Coaches Association (NHSBCA), in partnership with the John Wooden family and the Wooden Foundation, to 1 male and 1 female coach in each state who is a long-time, active basketball coach who also serves as an outstanding educator and who, through their excellence on the court, in the classroom and in the community, embodies the characteristics of coach John Wooden - Excellence, Longevity, Character, Leadership and Service.