RSL AZ and Earnhardt Auto Centers are pleased to announce the Spirit of Tex monthly awards, which honor the legacy and values of Tex Earnhardt, founder of Earnhardt Auto Centers. 

Every month from September to May, RSL AZ and Earnhardt Auto Centers will recognize a Coach of the Month, Referee of the Month, Volunteer of the Month, Male Student-Athlete of the Month, and Female Student-Athlete of the Month. In May, all monthly winners will be eligible to be named the Spirit of Tex Coach of the Year, Spirit of Tex Volunteer of the Year, Spirit of Tex Referee of the Year, Spirit of Tex Male Student-Athlete of the Year, and Spirit of Tex Female Student-Athlete of the Year. Winners will also earn a scholarship. Check out the 2023 Spirit of Tex award winners here. 

Nominations are now open and last  the entire season. No need to nominate every month. 

• Student-Athlete of the Month (Male and Female)
• Coach of the Month
• Volunteer of the Month
• Referee of the Month
   

More About The Spirit of Tex Awards
Tex had some sayings he would often repeat and share in both his business and personal endeavors. Some of those were: “Treat everyone the way you’d treat your mama”, “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care” and “Always be able to say three things: Please, Thank you and Sorry.”  Such wisdom was simple, honest and endearing. It led to the success of an on-going automotive business here in Arizona and are also great guidance for fair-play and sportsmanship. For these reasons, RSL AZ is excited to honor our people with the new “Spirit of Tex” awards!