In an effort to recognize and commend excellence in the implementation and administration of outstanding high school athletic programs, the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) has initiated the NIAAA Quality Program Award. Washingtonian - Lee High School has been identified as a 2016 recipient at an Exemplary Level.

The Quality Award (plaque, banner and commendation letter) will be presented to Carol S. Callaway the 2016 NIAAA Annual Business meeting held during the NIAA/NFHS National Conference in Nashville, TN. In addition, the Washington - Lee High School athletic program will be featured in the NIAAA Interscholastic Athletic Administration Journal, on the NIAAA Web site and in the E-Newsletter as well as media releases to the local news outlets. 

The primary goal of the NIAAA Quality Program Award model is to encourage measurement, planning, and goal setting aimed at continuous improvement of local school athletic programs.