Several awards were given out during the first awards ceremony at the 2009 CEDA National Championship Tournament.

The National Public Debate Award

First Place – The University of Miami. Directed by Dr. David Steinberg.

Second Place - Appalachian State University. Directored by Mariam Willis and Kristopher Willis.

Third Place – James Madison University. Directed by Dr. Mike Davis.

The Speaker of the Year - Nate Silver of 538.com

Alumni of the Year – Lindsay Harrison. USC alumna and Associate at Jenner and Block (Washington, D.C.).

Additional awards will be presented on Monday, March 23.