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Rally Together with NCR & AVCA Awards

Did you know that as a North Country Region member you are able to nominate other NCR members whose dedication and impact has inspired you to receive nationally recognized awards?  Nominations are only open through Monday, May 18th, so take a close look at the awards below and decide who you believe deserves to be acknowledged and celebrated for being exceptional and going above and beyond, and then show your appreciation by nominating them!  Click on the name of an award to take you to the simple nomination form.  

 CLUB DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
• One (1) nominee will be selected for Club Director of the Year.
• Please note: The nature of this award requires that nominees and the award winner be a current  USA Volleyball - North Country Region  member .
• Nominations close Monday, May 18th at 5:00 pm CDT
• One (1) nominee will be selected for Club Coach of the Year from each of the following categories: 12U, 13U, 14U, 15U, 16U, 17U, 18U, Beach, and Boys -  if nominees for each category are submitted and meet criteria. We reserve the right to combine age divisions.
• Please note: Club Directors, Coaches, and Parents may nominate for this award and are limited to three (3) nominations per club. Club Director must be current USA Volleyball - North Country Region member. 
• Only ONE nominee per form.   Nominations close Monday, May 18 at 5:00 pm CDT
NET WORKS AWARD *NEW AWARD
Nominees are coaches who have demonstrated heroic and/or selfless acts this year (i.e., volunteers, shown leadership at the club, their Region, within their community and beyond.) Volunteering and selfless acts ARE NOT LIMITED to volleyball related projects. 
• One (1) nominee will be selected for the Net Works Award. 
• Nominee can also be nominated for Coach of the Year and/or Club Director of Year.
• Only ONE nominee per form.  Nominations close Monday, May 18 at 5:00 pm CDT
INNOVATION AWARD *NEW AWARD
Do you know of a  coach who has creative ways to connect with his/her team(s), region colleagues, other clubs during the shutdown of activity. Examples are a coach who created a unique at-home training program, managed a service project with their players/staff, or found other ways to develop their teams virtually.  
• One (1) nominee will be selected for the Net Works Award. 
• Nominee can also be nominated for Coach of the Year and/or Club Director of Year., and the Net Works Award.
• Only ONE nominee per form.   Nominations close Monday, May 18 at 5:00 pm CDT
The North Country Region (NCR) Founder's Award honors an individual North Country Region member who has been involved in the advancement of volleyball in coaching, playing, administration, and beyond over the course of at least 15 years.  Nominees are instrumental within the founding of the region or any initial programming carried out by the region.
Nominations due by Monday, May 18th 5:00 pm CDT
Nominees are current North Country Region members. Nominees have shown a special act of service or outstanding performance serving volleyball.
Nominations due by Monday, May 18th 5:00 pm CDT

Previous winners of these awards can be found at the following links: 

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