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We have some of the greatest volleyball people in the Florida Region and each year we look forward to recognizing them for their hard work and commitment to further the sport! Many thankless hours go into coaching a team, running a club, attending clinics, getting certified, planning events, and improving our Region every year.
Additionally, this annual event is where we award our scholarships to the very deserving high school seniors that are selected. We are very appreciative for the great partners and sponsors that make our scholarships possible. |
At the 24th Annual Awards Ceremony, the Florida Region presented over 20 special awards in multiple categories and $140,000 in scholarships to high school seniors!
The total number of Florida Region scholarships presented has reached over $1,000,000!
The total number of Florida Region scholarships presented has reached over $1,000,000!
2025 Awards Presented:
Ben Jordan Golden Whistle Award | Officials Advanced in 2024 | Outstanding Juniors Coach
Most Improved Junior Club | Outstanding Club Director | Outstanding Service Award | Ernest Langford Pioneer Award
Norelli Family Extra Mile Award | Bruce Perry Volleyball Ambassador Award | Meritorious Service Award
& several inductees into the Florida Region Hall of Fame
Ben Jordan Golden Whistle Award | Officials Advanced in 2024 | Outstanding Juniors Coach
Most Improved Junior Club | Outstanding Club Director | Outstanding Service Award | Ernest Langford Pioneer Award
Norelli Family Extra Mile Award | Bruce Perry Volleyball Ambassador Award | Meritorious Service Award
& several inductees into the Florida Region Hall of Fame
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PREVIOUS AWARD WINNERS
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Most Improved Junior's Club
Tampa United Volleyball Academy - 2025 Florida Elite Volleyball Academy - 2024 Not awarded in 2023 High Voltage VB Academy - 2022 Quest Volleyball Academy - 2021 Cape Coast Volleyball Club - 2020 No Name VBC - 2019 Not awarded in 2018 Sideout - 2017 Not Awarded in 2016 Ocean Bay Volleyball Club - 2015 Tribe Volleyball - 2014 Metro Orlando Juniors -2014 Power Volleyball Academy-2013 Ocala Power-2012 Top Select VBC-2011 Miami Elite VBC-2011 USA South-2010 LAVA-2009 Treasure Coast-2008 Blue Lightning of Gainesville-2007 Club Volei-Tech-2006 Blaze-2005 SW Sunset - 2004 Pinellas Heat-2003 Pinellas Heat-2002 Outstanding Club Director
Nicholas Behrens - 2025 Steve Patella - 2024 Luiz Da Silva - 2023 Chris Kallinosis - 2022 Pri Piantadosi-Lima -2021 Jules Colina - 2021 Courtney & Mark Draper - 2020 Jason Berry - 2019 Ashley Schinzing - 2018 Jan Class - 2017 Terri Kaiser - 2016 Eric Praetorius - 2015 Fred Howell - 2014 Landon Thomas-2013 Laurinda Nguyen-2012 Vicky Page-2011 Connie Denaburg-2010 Sam Skelton-2009 Terry & Barb Small-2008 Adis Imamovic-2007 Terry & Barb Small-2006 Steve Harrel - 2004 Carrie Prewitt-2002 Meritorious Service Award
Donna Beasley - 2025 Rebecca Carstenson - 2024 Jeff Reavis - 2023 Jim Fales - 2022 Nancy Cothron - 2022 Darin Clark - 2021 Sue Wainio - 2020 Doug Darling - 2019 Michael Hertz - 2018 Landon Thomas - 2017 David Jester - 2016 Mike Carter - 2015 Donna Carter - 2015 Brian Imperiale - 2014 James Phillips-2013 Richard Purtz-2012 Dave Carstenson-2011 Steve Bishop-2010 (PAVO) James Phillips-2010 (PAVO) Dave Greenlee-2010 Richard Purtz-2009 Mike Farah-2008 Kathie Bekker-2007 Carrie Prewitt-2006 Sam Cibrone-2005 Jaye Flood-2004 Yvonne Devlin-2003 Outstanding Junior Coach
Formerly Outstanding Male and Female Coach Altone Williams - 2025 Aaron Phillips - 2025 Miguel Dapena - 2025 Eric Marshall - 2025 |
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DISCONTINUED AWARDS
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Outstanding Adult Male Player
Discontinued in 2018 Clay Messenger - 2017 Adam Wienckowski - 2017 Eric Duda - 2016 Chad Mercado - 2015 Mike Iandolo - 2014 Juan Ramirez-2013 Adrian Carambula-2013 Mark Vanzwieten-2012 Kenny Veliky-2011 Steve Grotowski-2010 Ala Itayem-2009 Jeff Soler-2008 Mark Swingle-2007 Chuck Waddington-2006 Tony Cothron-2005 Mike Zarate-2004 Outstanding Junior's Coach (12U-14U Division)
Discontinued in 2017 Altone Williams - 2016 Bill Alvis - 2015 Jason Burgess - 2014 Katie George-2013 Casey Winn-2012 Erica Bunch-2011 Carrie Prewitt-2010 Daniel Eleutiza-2010 Altone Williams-2009 Julie Nichols-2008 Joy Becker-2007 Jerri Jackson-2006 Barb Small-2005 Kelly Oneill-2004 Best Outdoor Tournament
Discontinued in 2003 Gino Ferraro - 2002 Outstanding Service Award (officials division)
Discontinued in 2003 Dana Voight - 2002 Outstanding Impact Clinician
Discontinued in 2015 Linda Gomez - 2014 Joel Dearing - 2013 Jose Rivera - 2012 Joan Powell - 2011 Nancy Cothron - 2010 Jose Rivera - 2009 Nancy Cothron - 2008 John Kessel - 2007 |
Outstanding Female Coach
Nekane Mendizabal - 2024 Brenda Winkeler - 2023 Laura Stegenga - 2022 Pri Piantadosi-Lima - 2021 Joy VanDyke - 2020 Flavia Siqueira - 2019 Carrie Prewitt - 2018 Nicole Russell - 2017 Laura Praetorius - 2016 Jessicah Bullock - 2015 Kim Vach - 2014 Linda White - 2014 Virginia Kelly-2013 Melissa Pennington-2012 Sindee Snow-2011 Sherrene Benedict-2010 Donna Collins-2010 Denny Angaye-2009 Marrita Royster-Crockett-2008 Rita Buck-Crockett-2007 DeeDee McClemmons-2006 Not awarded in 2004 & 2005 Sindee Snow-2003 Sindee Snow-2002 Outstanding Male Coach
Pedro Penate - 2024 Ross Usie - 2023 Tony Gaetan - 2023 Edwin Montalvo - 2022 Corey Marks - 2021 Tony Gaetan - 2020 Adis Imamovic - 2019 Blake Rawlins - 2018 Yamil Del Valle - 2017 Brian Goodhind - 2016 Felix Viera - 2015 Brian Goodhind - 2014 James McHugh-2013 Randy Dagostino-2012 Rob Holley-2011 Brian Imperiale-2010 Dave Wolcott-2009 Tad Lewis-2008 Charles Wolsonovich-2007 Kevin Reynolds-2006 Not awarded in 2004 & 2005 Jeff Reavis-2003 Terry Small-2002 Outstanding Adult Female Player
Discontinued in 2018 Nicky Nieves - 2017 Tia Edwards - 2017 Katie Mosher - 2016 Nicole Nieves - 2015 Benavia Jenkins - 2014 Jordanan Price-2013 Kristen Batt-2013 Benavia Jenkins-2012 Brooke Sweat-2011 Emily Kohler-2010 Tanya Jarvis-2009 Nancy Cothron-2008 Jaime Oelke-2007 Kelly Jackson-2006 Melissa Hawkins-2006 Jennifer Sanchez-2005 Brandi McCollum-2004 Outstanding Service Award (Outdoor category)
Discontinued in 2003 Dave Carstenson - 2002 Outstanding Junior's Coach (15U-16U Division)
Discontinued in 2017 Nuni Dominguez - 2016 John Alipio - 2015 Chris Vergnaud - 2014 Eric Praetorius-2013 Eric Praetorius-2012 Enrico Discacciati-2011 Stephanie Gibson-2010 Ryan Lengerich-2010 Adam Milewski-2009 Sindee Snow-2009 Andrew Wilson-2008 Tom Baxter-2007 John Coup-2006 Stephanie Gibson-2005 Gary Larkin-2004 Outstanding Official's Clinician
Discontinued in 2012 Leisa Jordan - 2011 Doug Darling - 2010 Tina Spann - 2009 Dave Carstenson - 2008 Rebecca Carstenson - 2007 Jim Fales - 2006 Nancy Cothron - 2005 Rebecca Carstenson - 2004 Charlie Purkiser - 2003 Rebecca Carstenson - 2002 |
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Awards eligible for nomination:
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Please submit any corrections or missing names to [email protected]!
