High school BROYLES AWARD
Oaklawn, hot springs
February 13-14th
be part of award history
The Broyles Award has moved to the postseason due to the extension of the playoffs. We are still following the same format, where all five finalists will be present, and the winner will be announced at the Award Ceremony.
The reception and college awards dinner on February 13th will be held in the brand-new ballroom at Oaklawn, with the High School event in the same space the following night.
Our New Venue
Guests and spouses are invited to use all of Oaklawn’s amenities, including the resort, spa, casino, racetrack, and world-class restaurants. As this year’s event falls on Valentine’s Day, we encourage spouses to join past winners for a memorable, two-day getaway that marks the beginning of a new chapter for the Broyles Award.
“At Oaklawn, we aspire to be the finest Racing Casino Resort destination in the region by creating memorable experiences for our guests and the community.”
Special Guests
Schedule of Events
Thursday, February 13th:
- 2:00pm – Please try to fly in before 2:00pm into Little Rock Airport (LIT) We will arrange transportation from Little Rock Airport to Oaklawn in Hot Springs, AR.
- 5:30 pm – VIP Pre-Ceremony Reception for coaches, special guests and sponsors
- 7:00-9:00 pm – College Awards Ceremony
- About 800 guests in attendance
- Special guests: Mark May, Desmond Howard
- Attire:
- Men: suit and tie
- Women: Cocktail attire
- Post-Ceremony (9:00pm – close) –
- VIP Experience in Pop’s Lounge: relax and unwind with finalists, former winners, High School Broyles Award winners, and special guests
- Open tables at Casino for interested parties
- Sports bar with games, food, activities, television, and more
- Attire:
- Please feel free to change post-dinner into something more comfortable
Friday, February 14th:
- 8:30 am – Coach’s Breakfast for HSBA winners, and former winners in Room (TBA)
- Attire: casual
- 8:30 am – Wives’ Breakfast, a casual, drop-in event for spouses in Room (TBA)
- Attire: casual
- 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm – Horse-racing at Oaklawn
- Section H indoor in the grandstands is reserved. There are places to watch racing outside as well.
- Attire:
- You will see everything from jeans and a t-shirt to boots and hats. We encourage embracing the racing atmosphere.
- 6:00pm – High School Broyles Award Reception Hotel Lobby Bar
- 7:00pm-9:00pm – High School Broyles Award Ring Ceremony with guest speaker Coach Matt Rhule.
- Attire:
- Men: suit and tie
- Women: Cocktail attire
- Post ceremony (9:00pm-close) –
- Reserved tables in Pop’s Lounge: relax and unwind with live music all night
- Open tables at Casino for interested parties
- Sports bar with games, food, activities, television, and more
- Attire:
- Please feel free to change post-dinner into something more comfortable
Event Details
- Accommodations at Oaklawn are provided at no cost for invited guests and spouses
- Guests are responsible for arranging their own air travel to the Little Rock National Airport (LIT) if traveling via air
- The Broyles Award will provide private transport between the Little Rock Airport and Oaklawn Hot Springs for special guests (45m travel time)