Achievements & Awards

Young Referee of the Year

The West Virginia Soccer Association and the State Referee Program honor one young female and one young male referee each year who exemplify high levels of commitment to personal development, promotion of the game and involvement in the community.

Anyone can nominate a young referee for consideration, and there is no limit to the number of nominations any one person may submit.  Honorees are selected by the State Referee Committee which includes representation from the WV Soccer Association.  Nominees must be 18 years old or younger as of July 31 of the selection year.  Deadlines for nominations are September 1 of the selection year.

Recipients will honored at the annual WVSA Hall of Fame Banquet and also be nominated for the US Youth Soccer East Region Young Male and Female Referees of the Year.


4/11/2024 — Nominations for the 2024 WV Young Referees of the Year have not opened yet. Please check again at a later date.

2023 WV Young Referees of the Year

John Allen

Athens, WV


“Throughout his referee journey, John has maintained his humility and an infectious sense of humor. Indeed, he is one of the most enthusiastic cheerleaders for his fellow referees that I’ve ever known.” (Excerpt from nomination)


John was also selected as the 2023 USYS East Region Young Male Referee of the Year and also as the 2023 USYS National Young Male Referee of the Year!!

Elise Moll

Webster Springs, WV

  

“[Elise] has an amazing work ethic that allows her to make correct and strong decisions; she is very open to any types of instructional content, and she can execute suggested improvements immediately…. This very capable young referee has the ability to work at the next level already and has potential to be one of the finest in the profession."

(Excerpt from nomination)

Previous WV Young Referees of the Year

2023: 

Female: Elise Moll — Webster Springs

Male: John Allen* — Athens

2022: 

Female: Audrey Deutsch** — Huntington

Male: Elliot Chang— Morgantown

2021: 

Not awarded due to the COVID-19 Pandemic

2020: 

Female: Emma Hedrick — Fairmont

Male: Austin Guthrie — Cross Lanes

2019: 

Female: Bree Moll — Webster Springs

Male: Skylar Jackson — Wierton

2018: 

Female: Bree Moll — Webster Springs

Male: Austin Purdue — Charleston

2017: 

Female: Laney Cole —Charleston

Male: Jack Clouse — Huntington

2016: 

Female: Ashley Keefover — Fairmont

Male: Junior Noss —Kingwood

2015: 

Female: Ashley Keefover — Fairmont

Male: Justin Sharpe — Morgantown

2012: 

Female: Kathryn Sharpe — Morgantown

Male: Sam Smith — Huntington

2010: 

Female: Kristine Price — Princeton

Male: Lucas Viglianco — Saint Albans

2008: 

Female: Elizabeth Corbitt — Parkersburg

Male: Caleb Perry — Kenova

*Also selected for USYS East Region and National Young Male Referee of the Year**Also selected for USYS East Region Young Female Referee of the Year

East Region Awards

2024 Eastern Regional Championships Outstanding Assistant Referee Award

Elliot Chang

Morgantown, WV

2023 Eastern Presidents Cup Outstanding Mentor Award

Justin Parnicza

Wierton, WV