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The Excellence in Officiated Award is presented to collectively honor officials previously recognized for their leadership, dedication and high standard of professionalism displayed on and off the “field of play”. Their efforts are acknowledged for laying a foundation of excellence as officiating pioneers.
Presented annually to a currently active official in Tacoma-Pierce County who has made a significant contribution to the betterment of officiating. Factors used in the selection of this individual include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Respect for the Spirit and the Letter of the “Laws of the Games.”
- Integrity and ethics. Exhibits a “service above self” attitude.
- Has a motivating effect on others and/or strong community involvement. Excellence in officiating. Years of service and positions held in Local, State and National Official’s organizations.
- Awards received from these organizations. A member in good standing of the Washington Officials Association, if applicable.
Award Recipients
| Year | Award | Sport |
|---|---|---|
|
2022
|
Rick Fox | Boys & Girls Basketball |
| Jeff Ausbun | Football | |
| Bill Schey | Softball | |
| Pat Muir | Soccer | |
| Jerry Aeschlimann | Volleyball | |
| Kevin Baurers | Wrestling | |
| 2021 | No recipients due to COVID | |
| 2020 | Larry Berg | Boy's Basketball |
| Dave Dempski | Volleyball | |
| Joanne Flom | Track & Field | |
| Jim Jezek | All | |
| Ray Moffatte, Jr. | Soccer | |
| Tyler Olsen | Football | |
| Randy Sears | Baseball | |
| Darrel Spivey, Jr. | Wrestling | |
| Ricky Underwood | All | |
| Amy Wertz | Softball, Fastpitch-Womens | |
| 2019 | Hiram Aea | Girl's Basketball |
| Chris Brayton | Wrestling | |
| Peter Thomas | Volleyball | |
| Larry Baughman | Soccer | |
| Scott Buser | Softball, Fastpitch-Womens | |
| Joe Horn | Football | |
| Michael Stephenson | All | |
| 2018 | Debbie Beckwith | Volleyball |
| Graig Bolton | Softball, Fastpitch-Womens | |
| Allen Estes | Boy's Basketball | |
| Dwayne Johnson | Football | |
| Tom Maki | Wrestling | |
| John O’Keefe | Soccer | |
| Mark Polcyn | Boy's Basketball | |
| 2017 | Glen Kuhn | Wrestling |
| Ken Laase | Softball, Fastpitch-Womens | |
| Tom Purchase | Baseball | |
| Dana Reinhart | Soccer | |
| John Wohn | Volleyball | |
| Dan Stivers | Football | |
| Randy Black | Basketball | |
| Alberto Perez | Girl's Basketball | |
| 2016 | Phil Taylor | Baseball |
| Kevin Walk | Girl's Basketball | |
| Tony Schoeler | Boy's Basketball | |
| Ron Anderson | Football | |
| Cy Palmer | Soccer | |
| Bruce Ledbetter | Softball, Fastpitch-Mens | |
| Lenny Llanos | Volleyball | |
| Randy Holberg | Wrestling | |
| Cathy Sanderson | Track & Field | |
| 2015 | Dave Williams | Baseball |
| Frank Manowski | Girl's Basketball | |
| Ed Rounds | Boy's Basketball | |
| Dennis Mullens | Football | |
| Walt Gogan | Volleyball | |
| Daryl Eygabroad | Wrestling | |
| Ed Viering | Track & Field | |
| Ken Cheslik | Fastpitch Softball | |
| 2014 | Larry Stevens | Boy's Basketball |
| Bill Weatherby | Girl's Basketball | |
| Clarence Leingang | Football | |
| Greg Farias | Fastpitch Softball | |
| Joe Tompkins | Soccer | |
| Paul Jensen | Volleyball | |
| Hugh Birgenheier | Wrestling | |
| 2013 | Mark Stricherz | Boy's Basketball |
| Ross Parker | Girl's Basketball | |
| Rob Ruth | Boy's Basketball | |
| John Everett | Fastpitch Softball | |
| Keith MacFie | Lacrosse | |
| Tina Preece | Volleyball | |
| Bruce Osborne | Wrestling | |
| 2012 | Lee Gregory | Boy's Basketball |
| Ron Rosi | Girl's Basketball | |
| Bill Rudd | Fastpitch Softball | |
| John Dively | Football | |
| Dick Unrue | Track & Field | |
| Teri Wood | Volleyball | |
| Eric Davis | Wrestling | |
| 2011 | Paul Guetle | Boy's Basketball |
| Mandel Scott | Girl's Basketball | |
| Jack Stonestreet | Fastpitch Softball | |
| Ken Wood | Football | |
| Robyn Buck | Volleyball | |
| Brian Dunbar | Wrestling | |
| 2010 | Ron Shaw | Baseball |
| Steve Wusterbarth | Boy's Basketball | |
| Wayne Agness | Girl's Basketball | |
| Dick Hassan | Fastpitch Softball | |
| Terry Keister | Football | |
| Earl Powell | Volleyball | |
| Terry Beckstead | Wrestling |