| The National Association of Sports Officials Mel Narol Medallion Award was created in 2000 to “recognize an individual or organization that has made significant contributions to the betterment of sports officials and the officiating profession.” In 2007, the NASO Board of Directors changed the criteria to emphasize contributions to NASO.
The Medallion Award is named after Mel Narol, longtime officiating legal advocate and NASO leader. Narol won the award posthumously in 2003 and the award was then renamed to honor Narol.
Selection Process
- Members of the association may submit nomination letters to NASO headquarters.
- The NASO staff screens nominations and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors.
- The Board of Directors has final approval on the Medallion selection.
- The award need not be annual. More than one winner may be awarded in any given year.
Criteria
- The award recognizes an individual or organization that has made significant contributions to the betterment of the National Association of Sports Officials.
- Contributions might include, but are not limited to:
• Organizational leadership
• Education and training
• Promotion of officiating and NASO
• Sponsorship
- The NASO Board of Directors selects the winner.
- The award can be made posthumously.
History
The inaugural NASO Medallion Award was presented in 2001.
2001 - Jerry Seeman, retired NFL Senior Director of Officiating
2003 - Mel Narol (posthumously), the foremost authority on officiating legal issues
2004 - Fox 40 International, makers of the Fox 40 whistle
2005 - Dick Honig, owner of Honig’s Whistle Stop
2006 - Marcy Weston, retired National Coordinator of NCAA women’s basketball officiating
2007 - Bill Kolbe, retired attorney, business and legal advisor for NASO
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