Award Criteria

To be eligible for the Referee of the Year Award, a nominee must:

• Have been a NYSCOS member for at least five years.

• Be recognized by peers and high school coaches as an outstanding interscholastic soccer official for a minimum of five years.

• Demonstrate unquestionable character and leadership qualities, both on and off the field.

• Have been selected to referee Sectional, Regional, and/or State Championship matches during their officiating career.

• Be actively involved as a NYSCOS official during the year in which the award is presented.
  
  

How to Submit a Nomination

We welcome nominations from all local boards. To submit a nomination:

• Please send an email to membership@nyscos.org

• Include:

  • Email Subject Line: Referee of the Year [Your local board]

  • The nominee’s full name

  • Their local board affiliation

  • A brief statement of support highlighting why they should be considered for this honor
    
    

Help us recognize the very best in our officiating community — we look forward to your nominations!

How to Submit a Nomination

To submit a nomination:

• Please send an email to membership@nyscos.org

• Include:

  • Subject Line: Distinguished Service Award [Your Local Board]

  • The nominee’s full name

  • Their local board affiliation

  • A brief statement of support outlining the nominee’s contributions to NYSCOS and why they deserve this recognition
    
    

For any questions regarding this award or the nomination process, please contact us at membership@nyscos.org

We look forward to recognizing those who exemplify extraordinary service and leadership within our statewide community of officials.