FLORIDA REGION AWARDS CEREMONY INFORMATION
WELCOME TO THE FLORIDA REGION AWARDS PAGE!We have some of the greatest volleyball people in the Florida Region and they deserve recognition 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. |
2020 AWARDS CEREMONY INFODate: Friday, April 24, 2020
Location: Orange County Convention Center - Orlando, FL Room: North Concourse Time: 6:30pm Reception, 7:00pm Awards Ceremony Dress Code: Business Casual to Business Standard TICKET INFORMATION$200 per table (seats 10)
$25 per person in advance $30 per person at the door *No Charge for Children Under 12 Seating limited to 250! |
2020 AWARDS CEREMONY SPECIAL GUESTThis year, the special guest for the 19th Annual Florida Region Awards Ceremony will be John Kessel, Director of Sport Development for USA Volleyball.
John Kessel, Director of Sport Development for USA Volleyball
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2020 Scholarship Application
The NEW Online 2020 Scholarship Application is now Open! Click on the below link to complete your online application.
Applications must be submitted by 5pm on Friday, January 10, 2020.
In 2019, the Florida Region of USA Volleyball gave away more than $100,000 in scholarships to high school seniors.
As a high school senior and a member of the Florida Region, you are eligible to apply for one of our scholarships. Recipients will be notified in advance and scholarships will be awarded at the Annual Regional Awards Ceremony in Orlando! (Note: Recipients must attend the ceremony to be eligible for the scholarship!)
Applications must be submitted by 5pm on Friday, January 10, 2020.
In 2019, the Florida Region of USA Volleyball gave away more than $100,000 in scholarships to high school seniors.
As a high school senior and a member of the Florida Region, you are eligible to apply for one of our scholarships. Recipients will be notified in advance and scholarships will be awarded at the Annual Regional Awards Ceremony in Orlando! (Note: Recipients must attend the ceremony to be eligible for the scholarship!)
2020 AWARD NOMINATIONS
If you are interested in nominating a Florida Region member for the 19th Annual Florida Region Awards Ceremony, a nomination form will be posted on this page once it is available. Please click the link below to see the award categories.
PREVIOUS AWARD WINNERS
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Ben Jordan Golden Whistle Award (Outstanding Adult Referee)
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 Outstanding Junior Referee
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 Outstanding Junior Scorekeeper
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
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 Male Coach
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 Female Coach
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 Most Improved Junior's Club
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 Meritorious Service Award
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 |
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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 (Outdoor Category)
Discontinued in 2003
Dave Carstenson - 2002 Outstanding Service Award (Official's Division)
Discontinued in 2003
Dana Voight - 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 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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PREVIOUS SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
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Ned DeGroot Memorial Scholarship (Funded by the DeGroot Family)
Emilie Allen - 2019
Alexandra Petrilli - 2019 Heath Hughes - 2018 Rachel Miller - 2017 Emily Lampman - 2016 Corey Krystkowick - 2015 Kaley Cox - 2015 Danai Stone - 2014 Kelsey Shannon - 2014 Kim Adams-2013 Matthew Clayton-2013 Annaliese Lausberg-2012 Lindsey Fleming-2011 Kelly Marble-2010 Catherine Goble-2010 Alex Pope-2009 Claressa Brekke-2009 Brittany Linder-2009 Alisha Hoffman-2008 Elissa Hausmann-2008 Jenna Nichols-2007 Lauren Kindig-2007 Kristen Wimer-2007 Jaclyn Coxwell-2007 Florida Region Scholarship
Arrianna Luzunaris - 2019
Brooke Wheatley - 2019 Hannah Strickland - 2018 Not awarded in 2014-2017 Dylan Hall - 2013 Not awarded in 2012 Jillian Sherman - 2011 Mariah McCallum - 2011 Alexandria Johnson - 2010 Tim Heneks - 2009 Smack Sportswear Scholarship
Julie Crow - 2019
Taylor Wooldridge - 2018 Jenna Bemis - 2018 Joan Bradley Scholarship
Grace Bergeron - 2019
Alyssa Collins - 2018 |
Ben Jordan Memorial Scholarship (Funded by the Ben Jordan Trust)
Chanel Rinck - 2019
Alexi Hubbard - 2019 Chayla Cherry - 2018 Kaci Hollenbacher - 2018 Sean Drexl - 2017 Sydney Bates - 2016 Osvaldo Fernandez - 2016 Sydni Massinger - 2015 Sara Miller - 2015 Graciella Molinari - 2014 Johnny Gomez-2013 Ashton Stocker-2013 Kiersten Willenbacher-2012 Scott Witkowski-2011 Ebony Gunn-2010 Lexie Grizzle-2010 Alicia Guerrero-2009 Madison Westwood-2009 Amanda Saxton-2009 Kate Betourne-2008 Natalie Williams-2008 Erika Cohen-2008 ASICS "Sound Mind, Sound Body" Scholarship
Mackenzie O'Loughlin - 2019
Kaitlyn Reike - 2018 Arianna Colon - 2018 Hannah Boardman - 2017 Ansley Gould - 2016 Carlee Baxter - 2016 Caleb Bonaventure - 2015 Christopher Moore - 2015 Teddi Wright - 2014 Hector DeCastro - 2014 Josie Corbett-2013 Jessika Hester-2013 Jakub Ciesla-2012 Baker's Sports Scholarship
Baylee Warneke - 2019
Sarah Luoma - 2018 Cora Physical Therapy Scholarship
Kaylee Bobo - 2019
Hannah Dusse - 2018 Madison Donnelly - 2017 Lauren Rostkowski - 2016 Summer Seage - 2015 |
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DISCONTINUED SCHOLARSHIPS
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Mark Headrick Memorial Scholarship (Funded by donations through 2013)
Discontinued in 2014
Caroline Jordan-2013 Delanie Hansen-2013 Jessica Johnson-2012 Mikaela Maher-2011 Jenna Keeler-2010 Madeline Sciullo-2010 |
Chilling Rocks Water Scholarship
Discontinued in 2013
Waverly Chin - 2012 Florida Hand Therapy & Rehab Scholarship
Discontinued in 2014
Jordan Wilson Talmadge - 2013 |
Walgreens "Happy & Healthy" Scholarship
Discontinued in 2015
Alexander Schinzing - 2014 Renamed in 2014 Annemarie Chin - 2012 ROX Volleyball Scholarship
Discontinued in 2018
Kaitlyn Ajmani - 2017 Kayla King - 2016 Logan Holanchock - 2015 Shelby Babowicz - 2014 Kaylee Anderson-2013 Emilee Larger-2012 |
Marriott "Serving the Community" Scholarship
Discontinued in 2013
Shauna Shortal - 2012 1st Place Volleyball Scholarship
Discontinued in 2018
Katherine Felice - 2017 Brooke Thomas - 2016 Jordan Wheeler - 2015 William Sapp - 2014 Mackenzie Conley-2013 Brad Thele-2012 |
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please submit any corrections or missing names to webmaster@FloridaVolleyball.org!
