 The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) inducted Lotz into its "Hall of Champions" in 2001.In 2003, the FCA established its annual John Lotz Barnabas Award to "honor a basketball coach who best exhibits a commitment to Christ, integrity, encouragement to others and lives a balanced life"; past winners include John Wooden and Steve Alford.The Chapel Hill Police Department named its summer basketball camp in Lotz's honor.