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