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The Greater Cincinnati Chapter of the National Football Foundation (NFF) has announced its upcoming annual scholarship awards banquet, set for 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, at the Montgomery Inn, located at 9440 Montgomery Road.
The banquet will honor several outstanding athletes with special awards, including the prestigious “That’s Our Boy” honors, presented to standout high school football players in the region.
Southwestern Ohio “That’s Our Boy” Award
The Southwestern Ohio “That’s Our Boy” Award is named after Joe Quinn, a former sports writer for the Cincinnati Post, who retired in 1976 after an influential 41-year career. Quinn made significant contributions to local high school sports, including creating the first-ever High School All-Star Team, launching a daily column about high school sports, and founding the Southwestern Ohio Football Coaches Association.
In 2024, the recipient of the Southwestern Ohio “That’s Our Boy” award is Brodey Berg, a senior at Anderson High School. Other nominees for this year’s award include Alex Amburgy (Waynesville), Braden BoBo (McNicholas), Justice Burnam (Anderson), Ryan Coyle (Cincinnati Country Day), Joel Hancock (Wyoming), Zach Hoying (Kings), Carter Isaacs (Hamilton), Petey Jones (Cincinnati College Prep Academy), Garrett Lundy (Waynesville), Max Mehlman (Batavia), and Maddox Zeigler (West Clermont).
Northern Kentucky “That’s My Boy” Award
The Northern Kentucky “That’s My Boy” Award is named in honor of Brian P. Williams, a former standout athlete who tragically lost his life in the 9/11 attacks at the World Trade Center. Williams was a three-sport athlete and an academic star at Covington Catholic High School. The award celebrates athletes who exemplify his athleticism and character.
This year’s Northern Kentucky nominees include Austin Alexander (Cooper), Kaleb Cole (Newport Central Catholic), Cole Howard (Beechwood), and Tate Kruer (Covington Catholic). The 2024 recipient of the “That’s My Boy” award is Evan Pitzer, a senior at Covington Catholic.
College and Special Awards
In addition to high school accolades, the banquet will also honor college athletes. The recipients for this year are Gavin Gerhardt (University of Cincinnati), Kolton Reaves (Thomas More University), and Jackson Tucker (Mount St. Joseph University). The award for Miami University’s honoree will be announced at a later date.
Special recognition will also be given to Petey Jones of Cincinnati College Prep Academy, who will receive the Tom Potter Courage Award. This award is presented to individuals who have overcome significant personal challenges. Tom Potter was known for his courage and unwavering commitment to young people, traits that Jones has exemplified in his own life.
Finally, the NFF will present the Lifetime Achievement Award to Zachery Taylor, a former coach at Batavia, Bethel-Tate, Glen Este, Mason, West Clermont, and Williamsburg. Longtime Spectrum Broadcasting broadcaster Tim Bray will also be honored with the Contribution to Amateur Football Award for his dedication to the sport.
The event promises to be a celebration of local athletes and their achievements, highlighting not only athletic excellence but also the character and resilience that define the spirit of high school and college sports in the region.
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