University of North Carolina Athletics
Tar Heel Leaders of Distinction
September 26, 2022 | Leadership Academy
The Tar Heel Leader of Distinction Award is the highest honor bestowed by the Richard A. Baddour Carolina Leadership Academy. To be recognized, a student-athlete must be a proven leader, as acknowledged by coaches and peers.
Leaders of Distinction by the Numbers
Past Honorees:
• By Year
• By Team
• By First Name
• By Last Name
Leaders of Distinction by the Numbers
Past Honorees:
• By Year
• By Team
• By First Name
• By Last Name
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