PURPOSE

  • Recognize officials for their dedication to our region and our events.
  • Bring exposure to those officials who do their jobs without complaint and who work well with tournament directors, coaches, players, and staff.
  • Recognize officials who prioritize regional events and make themselves available to support our membership, particularly when there are conflicting and/or competitors’ events at the same time.

EXAMPLES

Only actions at CEVA-owned or CEVA-sanctioned events will be recognized

  • Serving as an outstanding mentor to new or younger officials.
  • Going above and beyond to officiate matches at tournaments as an R1 (e.g., to speed things up).
  • Staying behind to officiate a different court after their courts have finished.
  • Interacting well with a table crew (coach could recognize this).
  • Serving as a trainer or evaluator of officials at our events.
  • Being readily available and willing to work during times of heavy event activity.
  • Being self-sufficient.
  • Creating a welcoming & positive environment at our events.

WHO CAN NOMINATE?

  • Officials can nominate other officials
  • Club directors or coaches
  • Tournament directors
  • Players or parents