Pat Gainey Student Award

The Pat Gainey Student Award is given annually by the NCHSAA through a private donation from Pat Gainey's daughter, Berry Jo Gainey Shoen. The scholarship recognizes "Athletic Achievement and Strength of Character."

Award Structure:

• One scholarship presented annually to a senior female athlete
• One scholarship presented annually to a senior male baseball player
• Each recipient receives $5,000 scholarship award and a commemorative plaque

Geographic Scope: North Carolina NCHSAA member high schools located within counties of limited financial resources

Eligibility:

• Senior high school athletes
• Attending NCHSAA member high schools in economically disadvantaged counties
• Focus: Need-based applicants
• Demonstrate athletic achievement and strength of character

About Pat Gainey:
Pat Gainey was a native of Dunn, N.C. and phenomenal women's basketball coach with a career record of 358-57. His teams won five Western North Carolina High School Activities Association titles and recorded 54 consecutive wins and 140 straight conference victories. Under his tutelage, Pamlico baseball teams captured 4 Seashore Conference Championships with a record of 67-7. Gainey scouted for the New York Giants and Chicago White Sox for 18 combined years.

Contact Information:

• Organization: North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA)
• Phone: (919) 240-7401
• Email: info@nchsaa.org
• Address: 222 Finley Golf Course Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
• Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3216, Chapel Hill, NC 27515