ISOA Annual Awards

The ISOA Official's Award program was developed in 2003 to recognize ISOA members who have shown particular proficiency in the vocation of swim officiating. Three (3) awards were developed -- Rookie of the Year, Most Improved, and Official of the Year. A brief description of the awards and the criteria for selection is given below.

Rookie of the Year	A "rookie" is defined as an official who is in his/her first 3 years as an IHSA official. This official should display a solid understanding of both rules and mechanics, and be willing and able to seek and implement feedback on his/her performance.

Most Improved Official	This official should be one whose performance has shown marked improvement form year-to-year. This award does not mean that one was a poor official at any time, it is meant to recognize steady growth and improvement -- something we're all capable of doing.

Official of the Year	This award is given to an individual who serves as a role model for other officials to emulate. This should be one who has mastered both rule knowledge and mechanics, and can serve as a mentor to newer officials. This person should also have demonstrated service to the sport and/or ISOA and one who is viewed as a leader among their peers.

Each August at the Annual Meeting, an awards committee is chosen. This committee will seek and accept nominations for the above awards up thru February 1 of the current school term. At that time, the committee will convene and select the recipients. The winners will be announced and presented with a plaque at the Boy's State Final at the end of February. Any current ISOA member may nominate another ISOA member for any of these awards by contacting a member of the awards committee.

The current Awards Committee (until 2-1-2012) is Mark Anderson, Phil Dawkins and Mike Hutton.

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History of ISOA Award Program Recipients
Rookie of the Year
2003	Glenn Gabriel
2004	Paul Shane
2005	Gary Silkaitis
2006	Kim Ramsey
2007	Richard Raske
2008	Nancy Carpenter
2009	Kathy McWhorter
2010	Steve Fedota
2011	Fred Gafrick
Most Improved Official
2003	Jackie Partipilo
2004	Chuck Ytzen
2005	Ken Beaman
2006	Tom Strunk
2007	Emil Barbato
2008	Pam Ahern
2009	Christy Vehe
2010	Mark Markwell
2011	Mike Mitchell
Official of the Year
2003	Bob Richter
2004	Joe Plack
2005	Dick Wildey
2006	Mark A. Anderson
2007	Kevin Moss
2008	Nancy Myer
2009	Phil Dawkins
2010	Glenn Clayton
2011	Ken Beaman