FHSAA membership is mandatory for this active official award. Nominees should be actively working contests, attending training sessions, assigned to top playoff crews, been and received high evaluation marks from the association, and received accolades from schools in which they have worked contests. In addition, this official must exemplify the highest standards of ethical conduct, moral character and carry the endorsement of their respective local association. Overall, they shall have made a recent significant contribution to high school officiating in your area.