Oklahoma Soccer Association has several awards designed to recognize outstanding performances or contributions to the sport of soccer. Listed below are brief explanations of those awards and how people may be nominated to receive the award.
NOTE: The US Youth Workshop dates have moved to January 2013 (rather than February) and therefore deadlines for all these award have been moved up. Please note the new deadlines of August 1.
Coach of the Year - 2012
Each year, OSA recognizes two outstanding coaches from across the state. In addition to receiving recognition at the state level, Oklahoma’s Coaches of the Year are automatically placed in nomination for the national Coach of the Year Award announced at the US Youth Soccer workshop. Any certified coach working with OSA teams in Oklahoma is eligible. The nomination form asks several questions about the nominee and does require documentation. Applications may be submitted prior to due date. Due date is August 1st of each year mailed to OSA, PO Box 35174, Tulsa, OK 74153.
Application
Hall of Fame Nominee 2012 - deadline not changed on this application!
The purpose of the Oklahoma Soccer Association Hall of Fame is to recognize the achievements of outstanding Oklahoma soccer participants whose accomplishments and effects upon the sport merit the highest acclaim. A participant may be a Player, Coach, Referee, Administrator, Volunteer, or Supporter.The award will be a plaque displayed in the Tulsa office of OSA. A duplicate plaque will be given to the recipient. Applications may be submitted prior to due date. Due date is still September 15th of each year mailed to OSA, PO Box 35174, Tulsa, OK 74153.Application
Check here for policies and requirements for nomination.
Referee of the Year - 2012
Oklahoma recognizes two levels of outstanding referees: youth and adult. The youth Referee of the Year must be a grade 08 or higher and not older than 19. The adult referee must be at least an 07 grade referee or higher and at least 20 years of age. Youth Referee of the Year will attend the Southern Regionals to officiate matches. The adult Referee of the Year may attend the US Adult regionals. Applications may be submitted prior to due date. Due date is August 1st of each year mailed to OSA, PO Box 35174, Tulsa, OK 74153.
Youth application
Adult application
Volunteer of the Year - 2012
Oklahoma is proud of its many volunteers and the endless hours they spend promoting the sport of soccer. To recognize such volunteers, the Volunteer of the Year award was created. The award is given for dedication to soccer in areas other than coaching and refereeing, although those activities may be mentioned in showing the amount of time devoted to the sport. For details on the application, use the link below. The winner of this award will be forwarded to US Youth Soccer for regional competition. Applications may be submitted prior to due date. Due date is August 1st of each year mailed to OSA, PO Box 35174, Tulsa, OK 74153.Volunteer of the year
Family of the Year - 2012
Oklahoma Soccer is proud of the many voluntees and the endless hours they spend promoting the sport of soccer. It has become evident in recent years that volunteers are not only individuals working together but entire families volunteering to help grow the game of soccer. To recognize such families and their efforts, OSA created the Family of the Year award. The award is given for dedication to soccer in areas other than coaching and refereeing, although those activities may be mentioned in showing the amount of time devoted to the sport. For details on the application, use the link below. Applications may be submitted prior to due date. Due date is August 1st of each year mailed to OSA, PO Box 35174, Tulsa, OK 74153.
Family of the Year
Administrator of the Year - 2012
Oklahoma is proud of its many administrators who work diligently behind the scenes to prepare for the fall and spring seasons of Oklahoma soccer. To recognize such administrators, the Administrator of the Year award was created. The award is given for dedication to soccer in areas other than coaching, refereeing, or volunteering although those activities may be mentioned in showing the amount of time devoted to the sport. For details on the application, use the link below. The winner of this award will be forwarded to US Youth Soccer for regional competition. Applications may be submitted prior to due date. Due date is August 1st of each year mailed to OSA, PO Box 35174, Tulsa, OK 74153. Administrator of the year
Goal of the Year - 2012
A video clip of no more than 60 seconds in length must accompany the nomination form and be submiited as a clip, not electronically submitted. The goal must have occurred during the season year immediately prior to the season year for which the clip is being submitted and for US Youth Soccer U6-U18 age groups only. Applications may be submitted prior to due date. Due date is August 1st of each year mailed to OSA, PO Box 35174, Tulsa, OK 74153. Goal of the year
Save of the Year - 2012
A video clip of no more that 60 seconds in length must accompany the nomination form and be submitted as a clip, not electronically submitted. The save must have occurred during the season year immediately prior to the season year for which the clip is being submitted and for US Youth Soccer U6-U18 age groups only. Applications may be submitted prior to due date. Due date is August 1st of each year mailed to OSA, PO Box 35174, Tulsa, OK 74153. Save of the year
TOPSoccer Buddy of the Year - 2012
An individual may be nominated and selected as the TOPSoccer Buddy of the Year for extraordinary accomplishments if the individual, in carrying out the US Youth Soccer TOPSoccer program and its events and activities has demonstrated qualities of patience and understanding as well as fulfilling roles such as coach or role model. Due date is August 1st of each year mailed to OSA, PO Box 35174, Tulsa, OK 74153.