All-Tournament & MVP Sections
All-Tournament and MVP Selections at USA Open Championship Events COMMISSION: Selection of five outstanding players in the USAV Open National Championship in all classifications. COMMITTEE CHAIR: Crystal Lewis CRITERIA: Suggested guidelines for the selection for All-Tournament Awards may follow the priority order listed below: Playing effectiveness and court leadership in the tournament; Demonstration of good sportsmanship, general attitude...
E. Douglas Boyden Media Recognition Award
Named in honor of E. Douglas Boyden, the fourth president of USA Volleyball, 1959-1969. COMMISSION To recognize the media organizations and/or individuals who have supported volleyball on a continuing basis and who have significantly contributed to the growth of the sport. This award is administered by USAV staff. COMMITTEE CHAIR N/A CRITERIA Provided exceptional printed...
Viggo O. Nelson National Communications Awards
Named in honor of Viggo O. Nelson, third president of USA Volleyball, 1955-1959. COMMISSION: To recognize organizations which have achieved excellence in volleyball publications and encourage others to develop quality publications. This award is administered by USAV staff. COMMITTEE CHAIR: Brent Buzbee CRITERIA: Major areas of publications to be considered are: Regional Volleyball Association websites;...
Silver Pen Award
COMMISSION: This award recognizes the individual deemed as the most outstanding rookie scorer of the year from the previous year’s USA Open Championship Event. COMMITTEE CHAIR: Rachael Stringer CRITERIA: Officiated as a scorer in a minimum of 10 matches at the USA Open Championship Event as a USA National scorer; Demonstrated consistent quality and ability...
Gold Pen Award
COMMISSION: This award recognizes the individual deemed as the most outstanding USA National scorer at the previous year’s USA Open Championship Event. COMMITTEE CHAIR: Becky Brockney CRITERIA: Officiated as a scorer in a minimum of 10 matches at the USA Open Championship Event as a USA National scorer; Demonstrated consistent quality and ability as a...
Edward P. Lauten Scorer’s Service Award
Named in honor of Edward P. Lauten, the recognized originator of the modern volleyball scorekeeping system in the United States. COMMISSION: This award recognizes active USA National scorers for outstanding contributions to the USA Volleyball scorer’s development and certification program. COMMITTEE CHAIRS: Nancy Funk CRITERIA: Shall be currently, and have been certified as a USA...