VALUED CONTEST OFFICIALS
As an added incentive for contest officials to work more than one sport or activity the GHSA wants to recognize those individuals who make a commitment to working at the high school level.
The following program has been established to create a sense of “Value in Officiating.” Contest Officials who work three (3), four (4), or (5) sports/activities during a single school year shall receive the following recognition and award when nominated by the local association(s):
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- Triple Crown Award – Three (3) sports/activities
- Grand Slam Award – Four (4) sports/activities
- Five Star Award – Five (5) or more sports/activities
- Officials of the Year (in each sport) – Awarded at the Fall Executive Committee Meeting
- “Contributor to the Cause in Officiating” – 12 Individuals will be selected each year who have made a significant contribution in the recruiting, training, and mentoring GHSA contest officials. This award will be presented each year at the Spring Executive Committee Meeting.
NOTE: It is the responsibility of the local associations to nominate the names of eligible individuals through the GHSA MIS System, no later than April 1 each year. Additionally, those eligible individuals will receive a scholarship to attend a “varsity level” or “post season level” GHSA Development Camp in one sport of choice they register to officiate in the current year and must indicate a request for the waiver at the time of registering on line. To be eligible officials must be an “active official” in each sport according to games worked reported by the local association. Waivers may be granted for active-duty military personnel who are TDY during the duration of the camp period.
Officials Handbook, 29.
May 23, 2025 is the deadline this year to nominate your officials for a 2024-25 Valued Contest Officials Award.
Please reach out to Clyde Allen [email protected] with nomination for those working three or more sports.