Member Recognition

The PNBOA is proud to recognize our Members, Players, Coaches and Schools who support the officiating community in a variety of ways, both on and off the court.

Member Recognition

Rookie of the Year

Each year the Apprentice Committee is tasked with selecting the Rookie of the Year. This New Member exemplifies the commitment to being the best official possible; is teachable and open to input, seeks mentorship from Veteran Officials, and embraces the essence of being a representative of the PNBOA.

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Mark Kovcevic

2023-2024

Congratulations to our Rookie of the Year recipients!

2022-2023 Kunal Kumar
2021-2022
Nick Gallagher
2020-2021 Covid
2019-2020 Lisa Nielson
2018-2019 Justin Jolly
2017-2018 Michael Weisner
2016-2017 Rich D’Agostino
2015-2016 Lazarus Kawinga
2014-2015 Brandon Turner
2013-2014 Leif Andersen
2013-2013 William Knoppi
2011-2012 Jeff Hausske
2010-2011 Brian Leith
2009-2010 Josh Brabo
2008-2009 Jeff Runkel
2007-2008 Eric Jensen
2006-2007 Gabe Castillo
2005-2006 Shaun Madsen
2004-2005 Reece King
2003-2004 Michael Chunn
2002-2003 Mike Efrid
2001-2002 Tony Robinson
2000-2001 Jason Williams
1999-2000 Joshua Luehmann
1998-1999 Wendell Sylvester
1997-1998 Matt Lengenfelder
1996-1997 Matt Mason
1995-1996 Kent Shaffer
1994-1995 Ryan Fall
1993-1994 Ira Dunbar

Member Recognition

Woody Woodruff Person of the Year

Each year the PNBOA Membership votes for a Member of the PNBOA community that is an outstanding representative of our Association; their contribution to the officiating community is exemplary and worthy of recognition for the difference it makes to the betterment of the Association, avocation and sport.

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Dave Augustavo

2023-2024

Congratulations to our Person of the Year recipients!

2022-2023 Chuckarelei Cheung
2021-2022
Lezley Smith
2020-2021 COVID
2019-2020 Manuel Fernandez
2018-2019 Jeremy Lazowska
2017-2018 Wayne Johnson
2016-2017 Jeremy Lazowska
2015-2016 Lezley Smith
2014-2015 Jeff Hausske
2013-2014 Mitch Williams
2012-2013 Stacy Brodzik
2011-2012 Velko Vitalich
2010-2011 Steve Pyeatt
2009-2010 Ed Newlin
2008-2009 Nick Michael
2007-2008 Suzanne Thompson
2006-2007 Duane Johnson
2005-2006 Kent Binning
2004-2005 Matt Mason & Mychal Harris
2003-2004 Matt Mason
2002-2003 Mike Lloyd
2001-2002 Matt Mason
2000-2001 Joe Thompson
1999-2000 Steve Cottnair
1998-1999 Greg Smith
1997-1998 Leslie Fitzpatrick
1996-1997 Sid Faulkner
1995-1996 Scott Fetterly
1994-1995 Jim Allen
1993-1994 Fred Sehffler & Greg Smith
1992-1993 Joe Jarvie
1991-1992 Scott Fetterly
1990-1991 Ken Hightower
1989-1990 John Fletcher
1984-1985 Dick Deal & Al Murch
1983-1984 Randy Schores & Sid Faulkner
1982-1983 Bruce WIlliams & Bob Cason
1981-1982 Rodney Thornley
1979-1980 Bruce Prescott & Ron Amori
1978-1979 Larry Luke

Member Recognition

Fire Person of the Year

Each year the Recreation Assignor names the Member that deserves to be recognized for their contributions to our recreational assignments. This Member is not only one who officiates numerous assignments, but is also a Member that demonstrates professionalism at all times, mentors our less-experienced officials, and is a positive representation of the PNBOA to our customers.

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Marquis Belle

2023-2024

Congratulations to our Fireperson of the Year recipients!

2022-2023 Barry Saltzman
2021-2022
Gary Dougherty
2020-2021 Covid
2019-2020 Robert “Trey” Turner
2018-2019 Eric Briggs
2017-2018 Carter Newhof
2016-2017 Curt Lagasca
2015-2016 Max Escalante
2014-2015 Gary Dougherty
2013-2014 Craig McKinney
2012-2013 Derrick Jones
2011-2012 Andre Springer
2009-2010 Drew Hendelr

Our apologies for the limited data we have for this award. If you have been a recipient of this award in previous years not already listed, please send an email to have your name added to the list. Please include the year you received the award. Thank You!

Member Recognition

Ironman of the Year

Each year the School Assignor names the Member that deserves to be recognized for their contributions to our service schools. This Member is not only one who officiates numerous assignments, but is also a Member that demonstrates professionalism at all times, mentors our less-experienced officials, and is a positive representation of the PNBOA to our customers.

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Casey Davidson

2023-2024 BOYS

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Gary Dougherty

2023-2024 GIRLS

Congratulations to our Ironman of the Year recipients!

Boys

2022-2023 Mac Clark
2021-2022
James Echols
2020-2021 Covid
2019-2020 Dan Perry
2018-2019 A.J. Herbert
2017-2018 Ken Jackson
2016-2017 Mike Allen
2015-2016 Chuckarelei Cheung
2014-2015 Kevin Chinn
2013-2014 Rick Dunston
2012-2013 Jerry Meneese
2011-2012 Rick Dunston
2009-2010 Michael Berry   

Girls

2022-2023 Keith Grate
2021-2022
Eric Briggs
2020-2021 Covid
2019-2020 Ken Jackson
2018-2019 Randy Churchill
2017-2018 Dwayne Werner

Our apologies for the limited data we have for this award. If you have been a recipient of this award in previous years not already listed, please send an email to have your name added to the list. Please include the year you received the award. Thank You!

Member Recognition

Board Member of the Year

Each year the PNBOA Board of Directors votes for a fellow Director that they believe went consistently above and beyond the call of duty in service to the Membership.

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Brian Riseland

2023-2024

Congratulations to our Board Member of the Year recipients!

2022-2023 Rodney “Star” Thornley
2021-2022
Stacy Brodzik
2021-2022 Covid
2019-2020 Lezley Smith
2018-2019 Mike Lloyd
2017-2018 Nick Michael
2016-2017 Scott Fetterly
2015-2016 Doug Miller
2014-2015 Nick Michael
2013-2014 Craig Tamaki
2012-2013 Nick Michael
2010-2011 Tim Gately
2009-2010 Craig Tamaki
2008-2009 Tim Gately
2007-2008 Ira Dunbar
2006-2007 Suzanne Thompson
2005-2006 Doug Miller
2004-2005 Duane Johnson
2003-2004 Rodney Thornley
2002-2003 Mike Lloyd
2001-2002 Woody Woodruff
2000-2001 Bob Cason
1999-2000 Ron Newton
1998-1999 Joe Thompson
1997-1998 Joe Thompson
1996-1997 Rodney Thornley
1995-1996 Woody Woodruff
1994-1995 Ron Newton
1993-1994 Woody Woodruff
1992-1993 Fred Sheffler
1991-1992 John Lindsey

Our apologies for the limited data we have for this award. If you have been a recipient of this award in previous years not already listed, please send an email to have your name added to the list. Please include the year you received the award. Thank You!

Member Recognition

Ambassador Awards

Each year the PNBOA Membership votes to determine a HS Varsity Player, Coach and School Ambassador of the Year. The Ambassadors are those we believe to be an outstanding representative of the players, coaches and teams of the game. They are courteous, respectful, leads by example, respected by their peers and are supportive of the Officiating Community.

Congratulations to our Ambassador Awards recipients!

Boys Player

2024 Jalen Dollar Roosevelt
2023 Jalen Dollar Roosevelt
2022 Quin Patterson MT. Si
2021 Covid
2020 Jake Mullins, Mt. Si
2019 Abdul Mohamed, West Seattle
2018 Alejandro Gonzalez, Lynnwood Eddie Turner,  Garfield
2017 Nate Pryor, West Seattle
2016 Scott Kellum,  Issaquah
2015 De’Jounte Murray, Rainier Beach
2014 Jawan Stepney, Kentridge
2013 Joe Rasmussen, Mercer Island
2012 Mitch Brewe,  Seattle Prep
2011 Gary Bell, Kentridge
2010 Darius Page,  Foster
2009 Peyton Siva,  Franklin
2008 Caleb Williams, Mt.Si
2007 Steven Grey,  Bainbridge Island
2006 Steven Wisely, Lake Washington
2005 Martell Webster, Seattle Prep

Boys Coach

2024 Chase Young Roosevelt
2023 Dave Jamison Kentridge
2022 Nalin Sood MLT
2021 COVID
2020 Greg Lowell Inglemoor
2019 Jason Griffith, Mt.  Si
2018 Blake Solomon, Kentwood
2017 Keffrey Fazio,  West Seattle
2016 Jason Kerr, O’Dea
2015 Keith Grate, NW Yeshiva
2014 Bill Liley, Eastside Catholic
2013 Marques Chinn, Ingraham
2012 Bill Liley, Eastside Catholic
2011 Ron Charrier,  Kentlake
2010 Dave Jamison, Kentridge
2009 Billy Rodgers,  Ballard
2008 Mike Downs,  Bellevue Christian
2007 Colin Slingsby, Sealth
2006 Rick Comer,  Renton
2005 Roger DeBoer,  Seattle Christian

Girls Player

2024 Mia Broom Lakeside
2023 Nyachang Luck  Renton
2022 Naveeah Talbert Garfield
2021 COVID
2020 Meghan Fiso
2019 Katie Thiers,  Roosevelt
2018 Meghan Fiso,  West Seattle

Girls Coach

2024 Kristina Schumacher Inglemoor
2023 Cari O’Loughlin -Britt  Redmond
2022 Kaitlyn  Carr Auburn Mt View Mia Agustavo-Fisher Lakeside Jeff Wilson Lk Washington
2021 COVID
2020 Anne ForgeSammamish Scott Bullock Woodinville
2019 Sara Goldie,  Eastlake
2018 Bob Sandall,  Kentridge

School

2024 Lake Washington High School
2023 Mountlake  Terrace
2022 Puget Sound Adventist Academy
2021 COVID
2020 Eastside Prep
2019 Puget Sound  Adventist
2018 Shorecrest
2017 Bothell
2016 Issaquah
2015 Garfield
2014 Mountlake Terrace
2013 Shorewood
2012 Auburn
2011 Issaquah
2010 Sammamish
2009 Shorewood
2008 Kentwood
2007 Seattle Christian
2006 Mercer Island
2005 Auburn

Member Recognition

Scholarship Awards

Annually, the PNBOA will award training Camp/Academy scholarships, which shall be used to attend a Board approved PNBOA training Camp/Academy. In order to be eligible for a scholarship, the Member must be a Member in Good Standing.

Congratulations to our Scholarship Awards recipients!

2024

Maxwell Brooke, Steven Madesen, Scott Macinnes, Muddasir Mirza, Rodney Thornley, Ken Jackson, Ed McCormack, Arlecier West, Mike Salyer, Brian Riseland, Jason Standifer, Timothy Morton

Frank Roach Scholarship: Trevor Nelson
Linda Meredith Scholarship: Gillian Corkeron

2022

Arthur Fleming, Nick Gallagher rookie of the year, Ken Jackson, Vaugh Johnson, Trevor Nelson, Tim Morton, Jordan Truppner, Lezley Smith Person of the year

Frank Roach Scholarship:  Bob Huntzberger
Linda Meredith Scholarship: Trila Bumstead

2021- 2020 Covid

2019

Rich Atchison, Ramon Cunningham, Chuck Fraine, Carla Groesbeck, Bob Huntzberger, Ken Jackson, Stephen Sealey, Benton Strong, Michael Weisner, Matt Williams, Celia Wu

Frank Roach Scholarship: Eric Briggs
Linda Meredith Scholarship: Vaughn Johnson

2018 

Stephen Dolan, James Dolce, Kyle Irion, Travis McLenney, Devin Myers, Ed Rosin, Stephen Sealey, Shaylen Sharp, Ezekiel Simmons, Angela Smith

Frank Roach Scholarship: Chuckarelei Cheung
Linda Meredith Scholarship: Mazvita Maraire

2017

Edwin Dixon, Sam Gunning, Leif Anderson, Brad Ditter, Michael Jacobs, Jillian Quinn, Bob Stein, David Gunning, Vaughn Johnson, Jerry Meneese, Frank Stevens, Matt Thompson

2016

Sun-Jia Cogen-Stein, Rebekah Grant, Darrin Schwartz, Rick Atchison, Joanna Bird, Tanner Eaton-Larson, Scott Grant, Kenneth Jackson, Maria Delgado, Bryan Earlbach, Bob Huntzberger, Matt Williams

2015

Andres Arjona, Vaughn Johnson, Jillian Quinn, Spencer Tucker, Tim McElravy, Michael Murdoch, Pierre Newsome, Angela Smith, Arlecier West, Celia Wu, Nate Hasson, Tony Jaramillo, Court Potter, Rodney Thornley

2014

Rick Cook, TJ Harris, Doc Manry, Shawn DeOrnellis, Craig McKinney, Jose Granados, Moses Staton, Frank Stevens, Aaron Wells, Suzanne DePoe, Rick Dunston, Tony Ford, Jeremy Lazowska, Joseph Moore, Lee Mullen

2013

Sam Chan, Chuck Cheung, Jacob Frazier, Daniel Nguyen, Tony Longmate, Mazvita Maraire, Dan Ryan, Dan Smyres, Fritz Timm, Emir Turulja, Kurt Zumdieck, Ray Clark, Rusty Vineyard, Aaron Wood

Member Recognition

PNBOA Hall of Fame

Each year the Board of Directors is pleased to honor those that have come before us to help make the PNBOA what it is today. We recognize these previous Members by inducting them into our Hall of Fame. To be inducted, the following criteria are considered: minimum 15 years of PNBOA service; must have displayed high moral character, outstanding citizenship, embodied the ideals in the PNBOA Code of Conduct; must have been a recognized mentor/ leader within the group; served on the Board of Directors or a Committee.

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Bob Ames

2022-2023

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Drew Hendel

2022-2023

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Kellie Fetterly

2022-2023

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Scott Fetterly

2022-2023

Congratulations to our Hall of Fame Inductees!

2019
Jimmie Schneider
Jeff Shelton
Joe Thompson

2018
Mark Cook
Matt Mason
Ted Wright

2017
Malcom Boyles
Leslie Fitzpatrick
Kenny Macdougall
Sid Maietto
Craig Wrolstad

2016
Dwayne Baruso
John Lindsey
Linda Meredith
Greg Smith

2015
Dale McGregor
Dave Staudacher
Dave Wheeler

2014
Bob Carter
Scott Grimm
Paul Henderson

2013
Bob Cason
Bill Clark
Al Murch

2012
Frank Bosone
Joe Jarvie
Ron Omori
Al Starkenberg
Willie Toliver
Steve Wilson

1974- 2011
Bruce Biermann
Steve Cottnair
Dick Deal
Sid Faulkner
Bill Fette
Charles Files
Cam Haslam
Don Jones
Bob McGuire
Ron Newton
Tom Petschl
Tom Rooke
Al Rossi
Fred Scheffler
Randy Schroers
Tom Sifferman Jr.
Tom Sifferman Sr.
Tim Stewart
John Sullivan
Dave Wheeler
Darryl Zentner

Our apologies for the limited data we have for this award. If you have been a recipient of this award in previous years not already listed, please send an email to have your name added to the list. Please include the year you received the award. Thank You!

Member Recognition

WOA Award Winners

WOA Hall of Fame

2006 Linda Meredith
2006 Malcolm Boyles

Official of the Year

2006 Joe Thompson
2005 Stacy Brodzik
1999 Kellie Fetterly

WOA Meritorious Service Award

2020 Jason Capps
2016 Dave Augustavo
2015 Riaz Kanji
2014 Mike Lloyd, Lynn Cogner, Kevin Nishkawa
2013 Lezley Smith, Craig Tamaki
2011 Dave Zilstra
2010 Casey Davidson, Phil Hunt, Matt Mason, Jerry Menesse, Warren Morrison, Gary Quantz, Any Reiswig, Steve Turcotte
2009 Mike Saito
2007 Ira Dunbar, Robert Carter, Drew Hendel, Jim Schneider, Velko Vitalich.
2005 Gary Boyle, Carol Carlisle Kellie Fetterly, Scott Hileman, John Lindsey, Kenny MacDougall, Joe Thompson, Woody Woodruff 1985 Rosemary Mclaughlin, Mike McKay, Linda Meredith, Al Murch Ron Omori
2004 Bob Cason
2003 Brooks Schomburg, Craig Wolstad
2000 Bob Holloway
1995 Bob Ames, Bruce Bierman, Dick Deal, Scott Fetterly, Paul Henderson, Joe Jarvie, John Lindsey, Al Murch, Ted Oreiro, Rodney Thornley
1988 John Anthony
1984 Jim Allen, Steve Cottnair, Tom Petchel, Tom Sifferman Jr
1983 Ron Lawrence, Perry Wilkens
1982 Al Angel, Darryl Zenter
1980 Frank Bosone, Charlie Koon, Charlie Files, Joe Riseland, Al Starkenburg, John Sullivan Steve Wilson
1977 Bruce Prescott
1976 Steve Doutrich, Bill Fette, Jim Morrison, Al Rossi, Doyle Winter
1974 Nick Scapelli
1971 Charlie Moffett, Tom Sifferman Sr
1968 Ole DesVoigne, Pop Hagerty
1966 Frank Fidler

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