At its conference on March 18, 2024, the North Carolina Athletic Directors Association (NCADA) awarded Mike Carroll an "Athletic Director of Excellence Award.'' This award is presented annually to nationally certified (CAA) athletics administrators with at least five years of experience who have been recognized for excellence and significant contributions to athletics within their conference, region, and/or across the nation. Carroll has served as the District Athletic Director for Granville County Public Schools since July 2022. He is also the Director of Maintenance and Environmental Safety.