Criteria for Glenn Purdy Meritorious Service Award
for OVR Referees and Scorekeepers

Technical Guidelines

1. One Award is presented annually at the OVR BoD's meeting in August -- or the next closest meeting date to August. The award will be presented at the Friday or Saturday night dinner. (The Region may pay for the recipient's room if s/he chooses to stay the night.)

2. The candidate will have actively participated in local tournaments and OVR Regional events, and will be a member in good standing in the Ohio Valley Region.

3. Candidates will have served as a scorekeeper or referee for a minimum of 10 years in the OVR.

4. An individual may receive this award on only one occasion during her/his career.

5. Only the winner of the Award will be announced. Other nominees shall remain anonymous.

6. A candidate shall be nominated by an OVR adult member.

Purpose and Criteria

This award recognizes and pays tribute in the area of officiating and/or scorekeeping in the sport of volleyball for outstanding and exemplary contributions and commitment by an individual, through but not limited to, the following:

1. Excellence in officiating and/or scorekeeping by demonstrating breadth of knowledge in the areas of rules, techniques and practices; seeks challenges and achievement;

2. Attitude - high standards of integrity and professionalism; courteous; devoted enthusiasm to the sport;

3. Commitment to officiating and/or scorekeeping; recognizes the role of the scorekeeper or official in the sport of volleyball;

4. Outstanding dedication and reliable service to the Region, fellow officials and scorekeepers, as well as participants; promotes the growth and success of future scorekeepers or referees;

5. Cultivates and guides the development of referee and/or scorekeeper skills through mentoring, rating and evaluating, and the sharing of knowledge and experience.