By Randy Vogt, Director of Public Relations, Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association
September 24, 2026-The Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) is asking that each person, club and league turn their attention inwards to their volunteers and outstanding members in an effort to acknowledge those whose contributions have truly made a difference. We’re seeking nominations for a variety of awards to demonstrate our appreciation for the hours of devotion these valued individuals give to our players.
Eastern New York will select a person in each category who will receive recognition at our Hall of Fame Banquet in early 2027 plus receive possible additional recognition at the National level, which includes some rather nice prizes. For the past two years, Eastern New York has received a nomination in nearly every category because our members took the time to nominate somebody.
The entries are on an online form that is linked below and please complete as comprehensively as possible.
Awards will be presented in the following categories:
Boys Competitive Coach of the Year
Girls Competitive Coach of the Year
Boys Recreation Coach of the Year
Girls Recreation Coach of the Year
TOPSoccer Coach of the Year
TOPSoccer Buddy of the Year
Administrator of the Year
Young Male Referee of the Year
Young Female Referee of the Year
Nominations for the above awards must be received by November 20, 2026 to be considered.
As with everything else, your nominees have to be in it to win it! Please take the opportunity to recognize your best and brightest through this great awards program.
With over 100,000 youth soccer players––both boys and girls––and more than 25,000 volunteers, the non-profit Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) stretches from Montauk Point, Long Island to the Canadian border, east of Route 81. ENYYSA encourages the healthy development of youth players, coaches, referees and administrators. All levels of soccer are offered––from intramural, travel team and premier players as well as Children With Special Needs. No child who wants to play soccer is turned away. ENYYSA is a proud member of US Soccer and US Youth Soccer. For more information, please log on to http://www.enysoccer.com/