The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) is proud to announce its 2019-20 Officials of the Year in 22 IHSA sports. To be considered for this honor, an official must first be nominated by an Officials Association recognized by the IHSA. IHSA staff members then vote on the winners based on factors such as character, skill as an official, and levels worked in the IHSA State Series.
This year’s winners will be recognized at a banquet during the 2020 IHSA Officials Conference, which will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at the Normal Community West High School.
"Thank you to all IHSA officials who dedicate their time and talent to high school athletics in Illinois,” said IHSA Assistant Executive Director and Officials Department administrator Sam Knox. "We understand that these individuals do not officiate for awards or recognition, but it remains a very special tradition for the IHSA to be able to honor its Officials of the Year. Congratulations to these deserving individuals!”
IHSA OFFICIALS OF THE YEAR
Sport |
Official of the Year |
Hometown |
Boys Soccer |
Sam Nachampassack |
South Beloit |
Girls Soccer |
Alex Alvarado |
Oswego |
Football |
Jim Perkins |
Arlington Heights |
Boys Basketball |
Tariq Lucas |
Lansing |
Girls Basketball |
Marc Profancik |
Centralia |
Boys Lacrosse |
Jeremy Mancilla |
Plainfield |
Girls Lacrosse |
Stephen McGovern |
LaGrange Park |
Baseball |
Joe Strieker |
Collinsville |
Softball |
Jeff Brice |
Gilberts |
Girls Volleyball |
Patti Blumhurst |
Mendota |
Boys Volleyball |
Rhonda Williams |
Naperville |
Boys Swimming & Diving |
Warren Holton |
Freeport |
Girls Swimming & Diving |
Kevin McMurray |
Willow Springs |
Water Polo |
John Hinkle |
Chicago |
Cross Country |
Jeff Norton |
Normal |
Boys Track & Field |
Jerzy Marszalek |
Sheridan |
Girls Track & Field |
Lindsay Consdorf |
Palatine |
Wrestling |
Michael Hurckes |
Ringwood |
Boys Gymnastics |
Steve Kafka |
Downers Grove |
Girls Gymnastics |
Leah Morgan |
South Elgin |
Competitive Cheer |
Katie Clemons |
Dyer (IN) |
Competitive Dance |
Katie Avery-Kacanko |
South Elgin |
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