Student-Athlete of Character Award Reception
The Athlete of Character Award recognizes student-athletes who consistently demonstrate strong character and positive values both on and off the field. This award is grounded in the Six Pillars of Character: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship.
Qualifying Student-Athletes must:
- Be a 2026-2027 student-athlete at a Tulare County High School
- Possess a 3.0 cumulative high school GPA
- Exhibit exceptional sportsmanship and leadership
- Demonstrate the Six Pillars of Character
Nominations are currently closed. Please contact miozoty.briceno@tcoe.org for more information
Porterville High School's Cailin Moody and Samuel Catalina
2026 PVWH Honor Recipients
Hector Luna, Accelerated Charter High School
Angell Sanchez, Accelerated Charter High School
Carolina Arrieta, Alpaugh Unified School
Marcos Ramirez, Alpaugh Unified School
Angel Delgado, Dinuba High School
Kaylee Rodriguez, Dinuba High School
Danelle Benitez, El Diamante High School
Jordan Mata, El Diamante High School
Agustin Alvarado Chavez, Exeter Union High School
Nicole Thompson, Exeter Union High School
Jazmine Contreras, Granite Hills High School
Giselle Lopez, Granite Hills High School
Natalie Sanchez Martinez, La Sierra Military Academy
Jazrya Shannon, La Sierra Military Academy
Julian Diaz, Lindsay High School
Irene Gonzalez, Lindsay High School
lan Henry, Mission Oak High School
Mia Moya, Mission Oak High School
Shelley Andrade, Monache High School
Roberto Baca, Monache High School
Ava Ceja, Mt. Whitney High School
Matthew Townsend, Mt. Whitney High School
Ramiro Garcia, Orosi High School
Nayeli Gonzalez Ramirez, Orosi High School
Samuel Catalina, Porterville High School
Cailin Moody, Porterville High School
Lana Alipaz, Redwood High School
Kendrick Leung, Redwood High School
Isaiah Colunga, Strathmore High School
Chelsea Gamboa, Strathmore High School
Jenna Andrade, Summit Collegiate High School
Shawn Smith, Summit Collegiate High School
Beth Vado, Tulare Union High School
Gavin Wilson, Tulare Union High School
Jimena Martinez, Tulare Western High School
Memphis Rocha, Tulare Western High School
Eder Ortega, Woodlake High School
Mareli Zamora, Woodlake High School