NFOA Awards

Awarded to one individual who is not an active official, but who has made significant contributions to high school sports officiating throughout a long and distinguished career. Recipient must exemplify the highest standards of sportsmanship, ethical conduct, and moral character and be endorsed by their respective state high school associations. These individuals may have improved officiating as administrators, media personnel, physicians, or educators. The nominee need not be a member of NFOA. This award is presented at the national level only with each state allowed to submit a nominee. The NFOA Awards Screening Committee selects the recipient with approval from the NFHS Board of Directors.

National Level

1989-90   John Egan, Arizona (Sioux Falls)

1992-93   Bernie Stocking Pierre

1994-95   Rich Hanson, Sioux Falls

1995-96   Mike Redmond, Brookings

1996-97   Dr. Curt Voight, Rapid City

2004-05   Ruth Rehn, Pierre

This is the highest honor awarded by the NFOA and goes to persons deemed to have contributed to the associations at the highest level. Only one citation may be awarded each year. Among the factors which may be considered are: 1) individual has a long-standing and distinguished record of involvement with high school activity programs at the local and state levels; 2) individual is recognized as among the best in their profession by their colleagues; 3) the state association executive officer from the individual’s state supports the nomination. The NFHS Board of Directors approves the Citation recipient.

National Level

1998-99   Colin Kapitan, Yankton