Awards

 

Youth Referees (Male and Female) of the Year:

The Youth Referee of the Year award is given to a young male and a young female referee that demonstrates ability, willingness to learn and enthusiasm for refereeing youth soccer.  The nominees must be under the age of 21 and must regularly referee youth games in NMYSA sanctioned leagues.  Nominations are due in the NMYSA office on March 15.  Nominate a Youth Referee of the Year.

Coach of the Year:

There are four coaching awards at NMYSA:  the Boys and Girls Recreational Coaches of the Year and the Boys and Girls Competitive Coaches of the Year.  For each award, the nominated individual should show a very high level of dedication to teaching the game to young players and should demonstrate a commitment to the future of soccer in the state.  Nominations are due in the NMYSA office on April 30.  Nominate a Coach of the Year.

Administrator of the Year:

The Administrator of the Year Award honors extraordinary accomplishments in administration over a multi-year period. This award is for the person who works in the office or the hierarchy to get the children onto the field in as efficient and rewarding a manner as possible. The NMYSA Administrator of the Year is announced at the AGM in June. The national Administrator of the Year is announced at the US Youth Soccer Awards Gala, as a part of the US Youth Soccer adidas Workshop. Nominations are due in the NMYSA office on April 30. Nominate an Administrator of the Year.

Volunteer of the Year:

The Volunteer of the Year award honors those who work tirelessly behind the scenes to make soccer fun and rewarding. Willingness to promote players and soccer, sound moral and ethical character and increasing the opportunities to participate in soccer are all characteristics of nominees for the Volunteer of the Year award. The NMYSA Volunteer of the Year is introduced at the AGM each year. The national Volunteer of the Year is announced at the US Youth Soccer Awards Gala, as a part of the US Youth Soccer adidas Workshop. Nominations are due in the NMYSA office on April 30. Nominate a Volunteer of the Year.