The Gridiron Club of Dallas serves the greater north Texas region as a chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame, Inc. The NFF Gridiron Club of Dallas has grown steadily since its inception in 2008 with well over 150 members. The chapter holds several social events every year that bring together the football community and the highlight event is the annual Scholar-Athlete Banquet held each spring where the High School Scholar-Athlete of the Year is announced. The chapter recognizes the top high school coaches, athletic directors, official, Legend Award winner, and the Distinguished Texan Award, which is given to a person who has made significant contributions to the betterment of amateur football in Texas.