Nominations for the 92nd AAU James E. Sullivan Award are Now Open

10/03/2022


We are excited to announce the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) is now accepting nominations for the 92nd James E. Sullivan Award through October 13, 2022.

October 3, 2022 -- We are excited to announce the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) is now accepting nominations for the 92nd AAU James E. Sullivan Award. This prestigious award has been presented annually since 1930 to the most outstanding athlete at the collegiate or Olympic level in the United States. 

In addition to athletic excellence, the AAU James E. Sullivan award aims to recognize the qualities of leadership, citizenship, character and sportsmanship on and off the field.

To nominate an athlete for the 92nd AAU James E. Sullivan Award, please fill out this form.  

Please note that nominations will close Thursday, October 13. 

Prior winners of this historic award include Carl Lewis, Michael Phelps, Simone Biles, Shawn Johnson, Peyton Manning, Ezekiel Elliot, Michelle Kwan, and Caeleb Dressel. 

Voting for the award will open in mid-October.  More details on the award ceremony date and location will be announced soon.