GAINESVILLE, Fla. –  The Florida High School Athletic Association celebrated an unforgettable evening of glitz, glam and statewide recognition at the inaugural 2026 FLASHYS presented by The Florida Lottery, honoring the people and programs that represent the very best of high school athletics in the Sunshine State.

Held at The Tracy Performing Arts Center in The Villages, the first-ever FLASHYS brought together student-athletes, coaches, educators, officials, athletic trainers, media members, school leaders and families for a night dedicated to celebrating the impact of high school sports beyond the scoreboard.

Hosted by Florida personality and content creator OMGITSWICKS, the evening highlighted stories of leadership, service, perseverance and excellence from across the state. The event also featured remarks from FHSAA Executive Director Craig Damon and Florida Lottery Acting Secretary Reggie Dixon, as the Florida Lottery served as the presenting sponsor of the inaugural awards program.

“The FLASHYS are a celebration of everything that makes high school athletics so special in Florida,” said FHSAA Executive Director Craig Damon. “This event gives us the opportunity to recognize not only championship-level achievement, but also the character, leadership, service and dedication that take place in our schools and communities every day. Congratulations to all of this year’s honorees and finalists for representing the FHSAA with excellence.”

As presenting sponsor, The Florida Lottery helped launch the event with a shared commitment to supporting education and recognizing student success throughout the state.

“The Florida Lottery is proud to support the FLASHYS and celebrate the students, coaches, educators and mentors who inspire excellence across Florida,” said Florida Lottery Acting Secretary Reginald D. Dixon. “These honorees exemplify leadership, dedication, and perseverance both in athletics and in the classroom. We are honored to recognize their achievements and the positive impact they have on their schools, communities, and Florida's future.”

Wicks brought energy, humor and heart to the stage as the event’s host, helping make the inaugural FLASHYS a memorable experience for honorees and guests.

“Being part of the first-ever FLASHYS was something special,” said OMGITSWICKS. “You could feel the pride in the room. These students, coaches, officials, educators and leaders are what Florida high school sports are all about. It was an honor to help celebrate them and bring their stories to life.”

The FHSAA also extends its appreciation to the vendors who helped bring the evening to life, including American Sunday Plate for the amazing catering, Golden Touch Creations for the beautiful event decorations, and Crown Awards for the trophies and plaques that honored each of the night’s recipients.

The 2026 FLASHYS award winners included:

• All-Access Award: Alison Posey, WCTV-Tallahassee
• Athletic Trainer of the Year presented by Perry Weather: Michelle Benz, Miami Palmetto
• Male Official of the Year: Scott Corso, Mid Coast Officials Association
• Female Official of the Year: Rebecca Bratcher, ECBOA
• Male Educator of the Year presented by Morgan & Morgan: Terrance Anthony, Mainland High School
• Female Educator of the Year presented by Morgan & Morgan: Megan Ziegelhofer, Mount Dora High School
• Male Coach of the Year presented by Nike: Tom Dooley, Central Catholic High School
• Female Coach of the Year presented by Nike: Yolanda Bronston, Eagle's View Academy
• Male Student Leader of the Year presented by Suncoast Credit Union: Leondro Gael Gutierrez, Hagerty High School
• Female Student Leader of the Year presented by Suncoast Credit Union: Ana Sofia Laszewski, Chaminade-Madonna Preparatory
• Game Changer of the Year presented by GameChanger: Lake Mary High School Football

The inaugural FLASHYS marked a new tradition for the FHSAA, creating a signature awards experience that shines a spotlight on the people who make high school athletics a powerful part of communities across Florida. From the red carpet to the final award of the night, the 2026 FLASHYS presented by The Florida Lottery captured the spirit of education-based athletics and celebrated the coaches, officials, educators, athletic trainers, media members, student leaders and teams who continue to raise the standard across the Sunshine State.

For more information on the FHSAA and future FLASHYS announcements, visit FHSAA.com. To learn more about the Florida Lottery's support of education in Florida, visit floridalottery.com.