Pacific Southwest Collegiate Forensics Association
PSCFA Special Awards
Recognizing outstanding achievement and distinguished service in collegiate forensics.
PSCFA recognizes outstanding achievement in forensics through several prestigious awards presented annually.
🏆 Speech and Debate Scholars Award
Presented annually to recognize exceptional scholarly achievement in speech and debate.
🏆 Spring Championships Naming Award
Presented annually to recognize distinguished contributions to the PSCFA Spring Championships.
🏆 The Dan Miller Award
Presented annually in honor of Dan Miller’s lasting contributions to collegiate forensics.
🏆 The Wyman and Howe Award
Established to honor the contributions of Dr. Jack Howe, former Director of Forensics at California State University, Long Beach, and Jim Wyman, former Director of Forensics at Moorpark College. Dr. Howe established the Cross Examination Debate Association (CEDA), served as President of PSCFA, and helped define the association as it is known today. Jim Wyman served as President, Vice-President, and Executive Secretary of PSCFA. One coach is honored with this award each year.
🏆 The Carl Bovero Award
Inaugurated to honor the memory of Carl Bovero, former President of the PSCFA and Director of Forensics at Pasadena City College. Mr. Bovero, who had recently been elected National President of Phi Rho Pi, tragically passed away in an accident while returning home from working with his forensics students. Due to his unwavering commitment to students and his focus on keeping students at the heart of both this association and the discipline of forensics, this award is presented annually in his memory.
