Enclosed please find a copy of the application for the Legends of Volleyball Award On numerous occasions, NJSIAA receives questions from a school or an organization regarding the fact that a special individual has not been considered for induction into the Legends of Volleyball. In just about every case, the individual has never been nominated by their respective school or organization. This is an outstanding opportunity to recognize, on a state-wide basis, an individual from your school community or organization who has truly been a leader and a contributor to the Girls Volleyball programs in the New Jersey. PURPOSE of the Legends of Volleyball Award To identify and recognize athletes, individuals, teams/events, through their distinguished achievements who have attained excellence and contributed a positive and dynamic impact upon the Girls Volleyball Programs in New Jersey. ELIGIBILITY Individuals: Girls Volleyball Athletes Coach Official Administrator Media Contributor Teams and events which have contributed in a unique and outstanding manner to the tradition of high school sports in New Jersey. CRITERIA (1) High school athletes, teams or events shall be eligible five (5) years after their achievement. (2) Individual nominations will be reviewed and acted upon at the discretion of the Selection Committee. NOMINATION PROCEDURE (1) Athletes, teams and events may be nominated by a member within a school community. (2) Individuals may be nominated by an organization affiliated with the NJSIAA (i.e. Officials Organization)
SELECTION COMMITTEE (1) Selected by the NJSIAA Executive Director and/or selected representative staff. (2) Four members plus Girls Volleyball Tournament Director SELECTION PROCESS (1) Selected nominees must receive a majority of affirmative votes of the Selection Committee for induction into the Legends of Volleyball Awards (2) Selected nominees who do not receive approval of the Selection Committee remain under consideration for five (5) years (four (4) additional years after nominations.) Thereafter, candidates must be re-nominated. AWARD AND RECOGNITION EVENT (1) Girls Volleyball Tournament of Champions (Date varies by year) (2) Awards: Plaques for Legends of Volleyball Honorees TIMELINE (1) March Post Applications on Webpage (2) September 1- Last day to submit completed applications (3) November (TBA) - Presentation to Honorees at Girls Volleyball Tournament of Champions Round Please send all completed applications (printed or typed only) to Larry White c/o lwhite@njsiaa.org Or mail to: NJSIAA 1161 Route 130, P.O. Box 487, Robbinsville, NJ 08691
5/15 LEGEND OF VOLLEYBALL NOMINATIONS FORM: NOMINEE: (Please Type or Print) Full Name of Nominee: (If Known) (Street) (City/Town) (State) (Zip) Category (check one) Player Coach Individual Team Official Dates Involved in Volleyball If deceased, please check Date of Death: Nearest Relative / Contact Person: NOMINATED BY: School/Organization Contact Person Signature: Date:
Please send all completed applications (printed or typed only) to Larry White c/o lwhite@njsiaa.org Or mail to: NJSIAA 1161 Route 130, P.O. Box 487, Robbinsville, NJ 08691 Date(s) of Involvement in Volleyball I. Personal Data Family Information: High School History: Sport Honors and Achievements (league, county, state, national): II. Career: (Complete within the appropriate category) (Additional pages may be added) Player Career Highlights (Most noteworthy accomplishment or most memorable satisfying moments) Coaches Records and Honors (Overall record, outstanding seasons, etc.) Official / Individual Honors and Contributions to the sport of Volleyball
III. Contributions to Girls Volleyball Narrative describing reasons the nominee is deserving of the Legends of Volleyball Award and any other pertinent information. Include the areas indicated below. (Include additional pages if needed) Contributions to Volleyball (list contributions as a player, coach, official, leader, writer, innovator, or elected/appointed officer or committee member relative to New Jersey High School Girls Volleyball). Contributions that have had a significant impact on the New Jersey High School Girls Volleyball.