The Walter J. Zable / San Diego Chapter honors outstanding high school and college athletes at an awards banquet each year. The Scholar-Leader-Athletes are recognized for their ability as football players, as well as their scholastic excellence and community leadership.
Students are nominated by their schools and coaches. Minimum requirements for nomination are all-league honors in football, a GPA of 3.0 or better, and outstanding citizenship on and off the campus.
2021 Scholar-Leader-Athletes
| Ian Austin | Santa Fe Christian |
| Javhi Blomquist | Madison |
| Trey Bradford | San Marcos |
| Luke Durkin | Scripps Ranch |
| Jared Forster | Santana |
| Colton Guerrero | Lincoln |
| Brady Hoff | Fallbrook |
| Justin Locke | Bonita Vista |
| Riley Merrigan | Scripps Ranch |
| Marco Notarainni | Torrey Pines |
| William Peterson | Serra |
| Robbie Ramos Jr. | Escondido |
| Michael Richter | Santana |
| Jerry Riggins Jr. | Helix Charter |
| Daniel Rosenberg | La Jolla Country Day |
| Kris Sanchez | La Costa Canyon |
| Luke Simsiman | Torrey Pines |
| Max Smith | La Jolla |
| Diego Solis | La Jolla |
| Jack St. Fleur | Christian |
| Robert Tucker III | Grossmont |
| Mario Villa | Sweetwater |
| Jack Weisbrod | Coronado |
| Malcolm Williams | St. Augustine |
| Jacob Zimmermann | Hilltop |
| Christopher Reese | University of San Diego |
Willie Jones Most Inspirational Player
| Nicholas Gardinera | Scripps Ranch |
Coach of the Year
Ervin Hernandez, Sweetwater High