Named after the esteemed Harry E. Wilson, the fifth president of USA Volleyball from 1969-1971, and an influential USAV representative to the FIVB for many years, the Harry E. Wilson Distinguished Service Award holds significance within the volleyball community.
COMMISSION:
This prestigious award recognizes individuals who have made remarkable contributions to their national volleyball federation, as well as the FIVB, leaving a lasting impact on the international stage through organizations involved in major World Volleyball Championship events. Notably, in 1990, the USA Volleyball Board of Directors expanded the scope of the award, broadening its reach to include the international community and renaming it the Distinguished Service Award to honor outstanding individuals and organizations from around the world.
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COMMITTEE CHAIR:
The current committee chair for the Harry E. Wilson Distinguished Service Award is Julie Voeck.
CRITERIA:
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To be eligible for this esteemed award, individuals must have demonstrated distinguished leadership on at least one of the following levels: Olympic Games, International Volleyball Federation (FIVB), international organizations supporting physically or mentally disabled athletes, or a Zonal Confederation or National Federation. Additionally, nominees must have provided direct and internationally impactful service to the sport of volleyball. It’s important to note that individuals nominated for this award do not need to be registered with USA Volleyball or any of its member organizations, nor do they have to be citizens or members of any organization within the United States. Former recipients are not eligible for consideration.
As we reflect upon the past, here is a list of distinguished recipients of the Harry E. Wilson Distinguished Service Award:
- 1990: Dr. Harold T. Friermood (USA)
- 1991: Volleyball Hall of Fame (Holyoke, Mass.)
- 1992: Leonard C. Gibson (USA)
- 1993: Robert L. Lindsay (USA)
- 1994: William W. Baird (USA)
- 1995: Dr. Rubén Acosta Hernandez (Switzerland)
- 1996: Dr. James E. Coleman (USA), Dr. Endre Holvay (Hungary)
- 1997: Douglas P. Beal (USA)
- 2000: Rebecca B. Howard (USA)
- 2001: Glen G. Davies (USA)
- 2002: Wilbur H. Peck (USA)
- 2004: John L. Kessel (USA)
- 2008: Tom Blue (USA)
- 2009: Kerry Klostermann (USA)
- 2010: Robert (Bob) Ctvrtlik (USA)
- 2014: Joseph Sharpless (USA)
- 2016: Peter Diamond (USA)
- 2019: Jon Reeser (USA)
This illustrious award continues to honor those individuals who have left an indelible mark on the sport of volleyball through their selfless dedication and service. Congratulations to all past recipients of the Harry E. Wilson Distinguished Service Award!
FAQs
What is the Harry E. Wilson Distinguished Service Award?
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The Harry E. Wilson Distinguished Service Award is an accolade named after Harry E. Wilson, the fifth president of USA Volleyball. It recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to their national volleyball federation, as well as the FIVB, and have left a lasting impact on the international stage through organizations involved in major World Volleyball Championship events. This award celebrates outstanding individuals and organizations from around the world.
How do you become eligible for the Harry E. Wilson Distinguished Service Award?
To be eligible for the Harry E. Wilson Distinguished Service Award, individuals must have demonstrated distinguished leadership on at least one of the following levels: Olympic Games, International Volleyball Federation (FIVB), international organizations serving mentally or physically disabled athletes, or a Zonal Confederation or National Federation. They must have also provided service directly beneficial to and with international impact on the sport of volleyball. Nominees do not need to be registered with USA Volleyball or any of its member organizations, nor do they need to be citizens or members of any organization within the United States. Former recipients are not eligible for consideration.
Summary
The Harry E. Wilson Distinguished Service Award, named after the former president of USA Volleyball, Harry E. Wilson, acknowledges individuals who have made remarkable contributions to their national volleyball federation and the FIVB. This prestigious award recognizes their significant impact on the international stage through organizations involved in major World Volleyball Championship events. The criteria for eligibility include distinguished leadership in various areas, such as the Olympic Games and FIVB, as well as providing service that directly benefits and has an international impact on the sport of volleyball. Former recipients of this award are not eligible for consideration. Congratulations to all past honorees of the Harry E. Wilson Distinguished Service Award for their outstanding dedication and service to the sport. For more information, please visit Alpinetgheep.
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