Ken Ganley Ford Student Athlete of the Week

Throughout the 2025-2026 school year, Ken Ganley Ford Norton is recognizing local high school athletes each week as part of our Student Athlete of the Week program. It’s a small way for us to celebrate the hard work, dedication, and achievements of student athletes throughout the Barberton area and beyond.

How the Program Works

Every Sunday, we feature a new student athlete across our social media pages: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Each feature includes a photo of the athlete along with their name, school, sport or sports, class or grade level, and a bit about their achievements.

Every featured athlete also receives a $50 DICK’S Sporting Goods gift card as a small token of appreciation for their hard work on and off the field, court, or track.

How to Nominate a Student Athlete

Know a student athlete who deserves recognition? Coaches, parents, and family members are all welcome to submit a nomination. Click here to nominate someone for Student Athlete of the Week.

We encourage coaches, parents, and families to share this program with anyone who might want to nominate a deserving athlete. The more the local community knows about it, the more student athletes we can celebrate throughout the school year.

Why We Do This

Student athletes put in long hours of practice, balance schoolwork with competition, and represent their schools and communities with pride. We think that kind of dedication deserves recognition, and this program is our way of shining a spotlight on the young people working hard throughout Barberton, Norton, and the surrounding areas.

This program is part of our broader commitment to being involved in our community, beyond the showroom.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can be nominated for Student Athlete of the Week?

Local high school athletes throughout the Barberton area and surrounding communities are eligible. Nominations can come from coaches, parents, or family members.

How do I submit a nomination?

Fill out our Student Athlete of the Week nomination form with the athlete’s information. We review submissions and feature a new athlete each Sunday.

What does the featured athlete receive?

Each Student Athlete of the Week is featured across our social media channels and receives a $50 DICK’S Sporting Goods gift card.

Where can I see past featured athletes?

Follow Ken Ganley Ford Norton on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to see our current and past Student Athletes of the Week.

Is there a cost to nominate someone?

No. Nominating a student athlete is completely free. Submit a nomination anytime.

Nominate a Student Athlete Today

Help us celebrate a deserving athlete in your life. Click here to nominate someone for Ken Ganley Ford Norton’s Student Athlete of the Week.