SIJHSAA Jim Burnes Leadership Award
The SIJHSAA and Baysinger Architects are pleased to announce the opening of 2023-2024 nominations for the Jim Burnes Leadership Award.
The SIJHSAA is one of two organizations in Illinois that sponsors junior high athletics. It comprises over 180 schools throughout Southern Illinois and is divided into ten geographical regions.
This award is for 8th graders only and will be based on the following criteria: GPA, sports participation, community activities, specific honors, a typed essay, and recommendations from inside the school and community. Please be sure to look over the criteria and dates on the forms.
SIJHSAA Jim Burnes Leadership Award Information
Each school will get to nominate one person. The school athletic director will nominate this person. This person will also be the leadership award winner for their school and will receive a certificate from the SIJHSAA proclaiming them the Leadership Award winner from their school. The winner of this award will then proceed on to the regional level, where the winner will be honored with a plaque and a luncheon honoring their accomplishments.
If you have any questions, please e-mail Tracy Lauderdale at
