HOA Service Awards

Heart of America Volleyball Hall of Fame Inductees:

202420232022
Mark BunkerFlip PiontekScott Larkin
D'Anne CarnahanKenya Young
Ric Washburn
201920182017
Craig ShermanBonnie SchannuthLinda Dollar
Phil ShoemakerJerry Schneider
201620152014
Terry Wright SrDave GentileJoe Maloney
201320112010
Mike StowellCrystal JacksonLori Endicott-Vandersnick
Dennis JacksonSandi Podorski
200920072006
Gary KufahlBill ForresterGlen Davies
Hank VanArsdaleGordon FujimotoJerry Sherman
Jill StinsonTom Slaymaker

 

Heart of America Officials Lifetime Service “Gary Kufahl” Award:

2017: Mike Hamilton
2016:
Ric Washburn
2014: Gary Kufahl

 

Robert L. Lindsay Meritorious Service Award

Named­ in ­honor­ of ­Robert ­L.­ Lindsay, ­the ­eighth ­president ­of­ USA­ Volleyball, ­1981-1984, and ­a ­former­ regional ­commissioner,­ who­ was instrumental ­in ­the ­success ­of ­the­ national-team-in-residence ­program ­in ­the­ 1980s.­ This ­program­ set­ a ­new­ standard­ for ­all­ National­ Governing­ Bodies­ in­ the­ United­ States.

COMMISSION: This­ vehicle­ recognizes ­individuals ­who ­have­ made­ a­ significant contribution ­to ­volleyball­ at­ the­local,­ regional,­ national­ and/or­ international ­levels­ through­ USA­ Volleyball­ or­ one­ of ­its­ Affiliate ­Organizations.­­ The­ award­ is­ administered ­by­ USA­ Volleyball­ Regions­ and ­Affiliated ­Organizations.

CRITERIA:

A. Active ­participation ­and ­leadership­ in­ volleyball­ during­ the current­ playing­ season­ as ­a­ coach, official,­ and/or­ administrator.­

B. Promotion ­of ­volleyball­ and/or­ the­ corporation­ with ­the­ nominating­ Member­ Organization.

C. Contribution ­of­ articles ­on­ volleyball ­in­ special­ or­ regular­ communication­ vehicles ­of ­the­ corporation ­and/or­ the­ nominating ­organization­ or­ other­ such ­publications ­having­ national­ and/or ­international­ distribution.

D. Speeches­ or­ scholarly ­presentations ­that­ serve­ to­ promote­ volleyball­ play.

E. Research­ that­ enhances­ the­ coaching,­ teaching ­or ­analysis­ of­ volleyball ­play.

F. An­ active role ­in ­major ­volleyball ­programs­ or­ projects.

G. Former­ recipients­ are ­not ­eligible­ to ­receive­ this award­ from ­the­ same­ Affiliate ­Organization ­but­ are eligible­ to ­receive ­the­ recognition ­from­ other/another ­Affiliate­ Organization(s).

2025202420232022
Chris BrandtKerri LacyBill Flohrs
Ken CorumKyla MajorsLaura Greatbanks
Eric ScherfenbergEric WorshamJessica Koch
2019201820172016
Gary BatesRodney HayLisa KreshaSteve Arnell
Sue DaughertyJeff KeyesKari PattonKathy Hunter
Mike StoebickGary UrkevichPatty Reynolds
2015201420132010
Steve LesherBecky ElkinsPat GlavinDavid Fall
Ibraheem SuberuDenise JettRandy WatsonTodd Harris
Gina WebbStuart JohnsonKenny WhislerBrian Heaton
Michelle YoungRyan Lacson
Mike Stowell
2005200420032002
Bob KennedyGlen DaviesKelly DanielsDave Abramson
Gwenn PikeKaren ReichGregg NaceBev Funk
Cliff RobinsonTom SlaymakerTerry Wright SrMargo Loop
Jerry ShermanKenya YoungAngie Sieg
2001200019991998
Cindy BrauckMark BunkerBuz BohmeyerKathy Allen
D'Anne CarnahanMike EspinosaDave GentileDan Arnold
Bob LockwoodLisa FreemanShell PriceDan Houser
Brad SettleRoger RevelleArt StonePhil Piontek
Bertil WamelinkSandi Podorski
1997199619951994
Jennie HarrisMarlo BootsMary FaragherDeb Adkins
Mike SeckMelonie CliftonPerry HawesKarry Hamilton
Susan TrueMike HamiltonDennis JacksonCrystal Jackson
Nancy HopkinsBrian TubbesingKerrie Lalumondier
Heather PacePatty Washburn
1993199219911990
Boyd ChildersRita HarrisSusan BouldinMarla Childers
Becky DavisKaren PiedimonteChris BurnsJohn Lee
Phil HillJohn PiedimonteGordon Fujimoto
Gary LoopBob StuhlsatzJudy Gard
Peggy MartinTimothy Neels
1989198819871986
Jill StinsonCheryl CucarAnn Bode-RodriguezPaul Scovill
Ric WashburnBill ForresterGary Kufahl
Ed LeCluyseTom Kutcher
Liz Scovill
1985198419821981
Sandi CaldwellGil BernabeAdolpho AlejoDan McKay
Patrick DickeyJoe MaloneyMarcia AltermanFran Rockford
Mike SteeleSharon RodriguezRuth BeardleeJoEllen Stringer
Hank Van ArsdaleLinda DollarDavid Waldie
Janice KrugerJudy Walton