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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!
Click Here to Read The Official Press Release for The 2025 Florida Region Award Recipients
Click here to see ceremony photos!

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 
CLICK HERE FOR AWARD DESCRIPTIONS!

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PREVIOUS AWARD WINNERS

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
Ben Jordan Golden Whistle Award (Outstanding Adult Referee)
Robert Owen - 2025
Marsha Gibson - 2024

Gil Wartell - 2023
​Mark Goodson - 2022
​Ricky Cruz - 2021
Joe Donnelly - 2020
Tom Eagen - 2019

​Daniel Carp - 2018
​John Bear - 2017
​Rob deVeire - 2016
Rodolfo Marrero - 2015
John King - 2014
Moises Santiago - 2014
Jennifer Williams-2013
Dave Skove-2012
Tony Cothron-2011
James Phillips-2010
Moises Santiago-2010
JP Santasofia-2009
Michael Gale-2009
Leisa Jordan-2008
Jim Fales-2007
Charles Moxey-2006
Dave Carstenson-2005
Rebecca Carstenson-2004
Charlie Purkiser-2003
Darin Clark-2002
Norelli Family Extra Mile Award
Joya Teter - 2025
Luke & Monica Ewalt - 2025

Dr. Cameron Gholampour - 2024

Laura Greatbanks - 2023
​Carlos Rolon - 2023
Scott Bishop - 2022

​Rodrigo Justiniano - 2021
​Carlos Rionda - 2021
Sam Cibrone - 2020
​Joe & Judy Norelli - 2019

Renamed in 2019
​Richard Purtz - 2018
​Matt Heffner - 2017
Orlando Berrios - 2017
Em DeGroot - 2016
​Norelli Family Foundation - 2015
Donna Beasley - 2014
Jentre Robinson - 2014
Terrence Chapple - 2014
April Chapman - 2014
Theresa Arandia - 2014
Jason Harrison - 2014
Michael Gale - 2014
Gordon Mayforth-2013
Carol Hudson-2013
Ben Keyes-2012
David Jester-2012
Donna Beasley-2011
Michelle Daniels-2010
CJ Sherman-2009
Nick Cheronis-2009
Jennifer Gale-2008
Jason Davila-2008
Barb Small-2007
Ron Jacobs-2007
Lauri Dagostino-2006
Bob Nichols-2005
Dave Carstenson-2004
Bob Nichols-2003
Melaney O'Carroll-2002
Outstanding Service Award
Gear4All Foundation - 2025
Terry & Barb Small - 2025
Linda & Andy Pai - 2024

Alisha Wintersdorf - 2023
Joya Teter - 2022
​Sam Crosby - 2021
Lake-Sumter State College - 2021
Jeremy Edge - 2020
​Kathy Ets-Hokin - 2019

Not awarded in 2018
Jon Arbuthnot - 2017
April Smith - 2016
Ben Keyes - 2015
Semei Tello - 2015
Lori Eaton - 2014
David Jester-2013
Isaac Raphael-2012
David Crabb-2011
Shanon Lewis-2010
Rick Lindon-2009
James Phillips-2008
Renee Stone-2007
Jim Beaird-2006
Dave Crowder-2005
Dave Crowder-2004
Steve Bishop-2003
Mary Andrew-2002
Ernest Langford Pioneer Award
Gordon Mayforth - 2025
​Dr. Cecile Reynaud - 2024
Michelle Goodall - 2023
Jason Jones/AVCA - 2022
​Kathy DeBoer/AVCA - 2022
Latoya Washington - 2021
​Chris Seilkop - 2020
Chris Halliday - 2020
​Mark Equizi - 2020
Brandon Matulka/Visit Lake - 2019

​Stuart Weiss/SSAC - 2018
​Tom Drevyn - 2017
​Robert Chandler - 2016
​Welton Cadwell - 2016
Linda Gomez - 2015
Jose Zabala - 2015
Steve Benson - 2014
Rob Holley - 2014
Greg Villareal - 2014
ROX Volleyball-2013
Nick Cheronis-2012
Lori Eaton-2011
Lauri Dagostino-2011
Cindy Phillips-2010
Fred Howell-2009
Bob Johnson-2008
Ernest Langford-2007
Bruce Perry Volleyball Ambassador Award
Sue Wainio - 2025
​Mark Foster (posthumously) - 2024
Ricky Cruz - 2023
​Vicky Page - 2022
Pedro Garcia - 2021
​Hector Negron - 2020
​Carlos La Torre - 2020
Leisa Jordan - 2019

​Corey Sarubbi - 2018
​Ore Pablos - 2017
​Sam Skelton - 2016
​Dan King - 2015
AJ Joseph - 2014
Renamed in 2012
Tony Cothron-2013
Rob Holley-2012
Bruce Perry-2011
Randy Tedder-2011
Steve Benson-2010
Mary Andrew-2009
Terri Jimenez-2008
Dave Nichols-2007
Jim Hoffman-2006
Florida Region Hall of Fame Inductees
Maria Hardwick - 2025
Landon Thomas - 2025
Jason Berry - 2024
Latoya Washington - 2024
Sam Cibrone - 2024
Darin Clark - 2023
James Phillips - 2023
Ore Pablos - 2022
Brian Smith - 2022
Scott Doan - 2022
​Carrie Prewitt - 2022
Bill Littell - 2021
​Dave Greenlee - 2021
Chris Halliday - 2020
​Mark Equizi - 2020
​John Kessel - 2020
Richard Purtz - 2019

Terry Small - 2019
​Barb Small - 2019
Sam Skelton - 2018
​AJ Joseph - 2017
​Brian Wheatley - 2017
Terri Jimenez - 2016
Dave Carstenson - 2016
Tim Weldon - 2015
Leisa Jordan - 2015
Yvonne Devlin - 2014
Sindee Snow - 2014
Connie Denaburg-2013
Rich Hubbard-2013
Nancy Cothron - 2012
Dr. Cecile Reynaud-2011
Mike Farah-2010
Eric Vlahov-2010
Lori Eaton-2009
Mike Carter-2008
Ben Jordan-2008
Chip Williams-2007
Ken Deterding-2006
Mark Headrick-2005
Michael Hertz-2005
Mary Andrew-2004
Lauri & Randy Dagostino-2003
Donna Carter-2002
Guest Speakers
Amy Pauly - 2024
​Michelle Goodall - 2023
George Mulry - 2022
​Jamie Davis - 2019

​USA Women's Nat Sitting Team - 2018
​Mary Andrew - 2017
James Phillips - 2017
AJ Joseph - 2017
Mike Farah - 2017
​Donna Carter - 2017
Lloy Ball - 2016
​George Mulry - 2015
Stacy Sykora - 2014
Sinjin Smith - 2013
Dr. Cecile Reynaud - 2012
David Benzel - 2011
Don Yaeger - 2010
Doug Beal - 2009
Tara Cross-Battle - 2008
Mary Wise - 2007
John Kessel - 2006
Rita Buck-Crockett - 2005
Liz Masakayan - 2004
Mike Carter - 2003
Dave Nichols - 2002

DISCONTINUED AWARDS

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
Outstanding Junior's Coach (17U-18U Division)
Discontinued in 2017
Dexter Rogers - 2016
Aaron Harrison - 2015
Terri Kaiser - 2014
German DelValle-2013
Laura Stegenga-2012
Steve Wilcosky-2011
Pete Sproules-2010
Isaac Raphael-2009
Jose Rivera-2008
Terry Small-2007
Misti Neutzling-2006
Sindee Snow-2005
Sam Cibrone-2004
Outstanding Asst. Clinician
Discontinued in 2011
Dave Skove - 2010
Donna Beasley - 2009
Tracy Evans - 2008
Tony Cothron - 2007
Van Scott - 2006
Rebecca Carstenson - 2005
Rebecca Carstenson - 2003
Golden Pen Award (Outstanding Adult Scorekeeper)
Discontinued in 2003
Leisa Jordan - 2002
Outstanding Service Award (Junior's Category)
Discontinued in 2003
Lauri Dagostino - 2002
Outstanding Junior Scorer
Not awarded in 2024
​Not awarded in 2023

Taylor Bates - 2022
​Not awarded in 2021
Shay Pfendler - 2020

Not awarded in 2018 or 2019
Lauren Lange - 2017
​Haley Wadsworth - 2016
Madelyne Anderson - 2015
Cassie Anderson - 2014
Hope Casella - 2014
Madeline Furtado-2013
Tori Ellison-2012
Mikaela Maher-2011
Chelsea Albritton-2010
Adrianna McLamb-2009
Jessica Burghart-2008
Shayda Samani-2007
Allison Davis-2006
Kaitlin Morrison-2005
Ally Gray-2004
Kaitlin Morrison-2003
Kaitlin Morrison-2002
Outstanding Jr. Officiating Team
Not awarded in 2024
Not awarded in 2023
Not awarded in 2022

Legacy 14 John - 2021
Quest 16 Teresa - 2020
JJVA Boys 14 Teal - 2019

Not awarded in 2018
​Not awarded in 2017

Palm Beach Jrs 14 Elite - 2016
Black Creek VBC 12 Liz - 2015
Middleburg VBA 17U - 2014
JJVA 14R-1 Miriam - 2013
USA South 16's-2012
Club Storm U16 Black-2011
Boomers 14 Elite Black-2010
Wildfire 15-Black-2009
OBV 16-Travel Breeze-2008
Sarson IVA 17-Elite-2007
Cape Coast 14N-2006
Outstanding Tournament Director
Discontinued in 2017
Mark Foster - 2016
​Yvonne Devlin/Danny Eleutiza - 2015
Mary Andrew - 2014
Sam Cibrone-2013
AJ Joseph-2012
Sam Skelton-2011
AJ Joseph-2009
Sam Skelton-2008
Yvonne Devlin/Sindee Snow-2007
Yvonne Devlin-2006
Yvonne Devlin-2005
Dave Crowder-2004
Gino Ferraro-2003
Gino Ferraro-2002
Outstanding Parent(s)
Not awarded in 2024
Not awarded in 2023

Not awarded in 2022
Not awarded in 2021
Julie Ferguson - 2020
Angelo & Diane LoPresti - 2019

​Christopher Mineo - 2018
Not awarded in 2017
Rhonda Heide - 2016
​Anthony & Teresa Petrilli - 2015
Melissa Benoit - 2014
Not awarded in 2013
Gail Bittman-2012
Bill Wegner-2011
Jeffery Chandler-2010
Keith & Courtney Linder-2009
Bob & Julie Nichols-2008
Leza Mueller-2007
Tony & Nancy Cothron-2006
Robert & Sherri Spigner-2005
Gay Fischer-2002
Erin Belvin-2002
Outstanding Junior Referee
Not awarded in 2024
Not awarded in 2023

Not awarded in 2022
Not awarded in 2021
Taylor Gilman - 2020

Not awarded in 2019
Jonathan Jacques - 2018
Kendel Saigol - 2017
​Payton Murchie - 2016
​Taylor Perez - 2015
Marissa Boston -2014
Caitlin Clark-2013
Donna Lewis-2012
Haley Mitchell-2011
Jenna Duvall-2010
Lauren Mangus-2009
Magen Wetmore-2008
Alisha Hoffman-2007
Paige Mitchell-2006
Sloane Baby-2005
Kaitlin Morrison-2004
Paula Gentil-2003
Shauna McTeer-2002
Paula Gentil-2002
Awards eligible for nomination:
  • ​Ben Jordan Golden Whistle Award (Outstanding Adult Referee)
  • ​Most Improved Junior's Club
  • Outstanding Service Award
  • Extra Mile Award​
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  • Meritorious Service Award
  • Bruce Perry Volleyball Ambassador Award
  • Ernest Langford Pioneer Award
  • Florida Region Hall of Fame Inductee

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please submit any corrections or missing names to [email protected]!
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