Todd Gray
Vice-President
Gwen VanSteen
Secretary
Susan Mariottini
Treasurer
Fred Gafrick
Member-at-Large
Steve Fedota
ISOA Annual Awards
The ISOA Official's Award program was developed in 2003 to recognize ISOA members who have shown particular proficiency in the vocation of swim officiating. Three (3) awards were developed -- Rookie of the Year, Most Improved, and Official of the Year. A brief description of the awards and the criteria for selection is given below.
| Rookie of the Year | A "rookie" is defined as an official who is in his/her first 3 years as an IHSA official. This official should display a solid understanding of both rules and mechanics, and be willing and able to seek and implement feedback on his/her performance. |
| Most Improved Official | This official should be one whose performance has shown marked improvement form year-to-year. This award does not mean that one was a poor official at any time, it is meant to recognize steady growth and improvement -- something we're all capable of doing. |
| Official of the Year | This award is given to an individual who serves as a role model for other officials to emulate. This should be one who has mastered both rule knowledge and mechanics, and can serve as a mentor to newer officials. This person should also have demonstrated service to the sport and/or ISOA and one who is viewed as a leader among their peers. |
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History Of ISOA Award
Recipients
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Rookie Of The Year
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2003
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Glenn Gabriel |
2016
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Bob Berg |
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2004
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Paul Shane |
2017
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Michael Fosco |
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2005
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Gary Silkaitis |
2018
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Noreen Rodriguez |
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2006
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Kim Ramsey |
2019
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Susan Marriottini |
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2007
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Richard Raske |
2020
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Diane Ramoska |
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2008
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Nancy Carpenter |
2021
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NO AWARD GIVEN (Due to COVID-19) |
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2009
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Kathy McWhorter |
2022
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Cari Kauffman |
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2010
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Steve Fedota |
2023
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Eric Langer |
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2011
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Fred Gafrick |
2024
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Amy Bryers |
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2012
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Nancy Wener |
2025
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2013
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Blake Mock |
2026
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2014
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Kaitlin Reis |
2027
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2015
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Todd Gray |
2028
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Most Improved Official
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2003
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Jackie Partipilo |
2016
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Wendy Wozniak |
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2004
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Chuck Ytzen |
2017
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Dave Champa |
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2005
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Ken Beaman |
2018
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Renee Miller |
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2006
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Tom Strunk |
2019
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Gerry Cassioppi |
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2007
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Emil Barbato |
2020
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Gwen VanSteen |
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2008
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Pamela Ahern |
2021
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NO AWARD GIVEN (Due to COVID-19) |
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2009
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Christy Vehe |
2022
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Jacqueline Witherspoon |
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2010
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Mark Markwell |
2023
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Cari Kauffman |
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2011
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Mike Mitchell |
2024
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Steve Robinson and Diane Ramoska |
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2012
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Lou Gantz |
2025
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2013
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Kathy McWhorter |
2026
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2014
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Fred Gafrick |
2027
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2015
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Doug Surch |
2028
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Official Of The Year
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2003
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Bob Richter |
2016
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Ron McGraw |
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2004
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Joe Plack |
2017
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Bob Richter |
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2005
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Dick Wildey |
2018
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Mike Hutton |
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2006
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Mark A. Anderson |
2019
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Nancy Myer |
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2007
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Kevin Moss |
2020
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John Mulsoff and Ken Brown |
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2008
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Nancy Myer |
2021
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NO AWARD GIVEN (Due to COVID-19) |
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2009
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Phil Dawkins |
2022
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Glenn Gabriel |
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2010
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Glenn Clayton |
2023
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Patti Flesher |
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2011
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Ken Beaman |
2024
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Fred Gafrick |
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2012
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A.C. Buehler |
2025
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2013
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Jeff Plack |
2026
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2014
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Janice Plack |
2027
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2015
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Mark Markwell |
2028
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