2024 MPSA Awards

The Mount Pearl Soccer Association is thrilled to announce that nominations are now open for the 2024 MPSA Awards! This annual event is our way of recognizing and celebrating the outstanding achievements of our club members who have excelled and contributed significantly over the past year.

We invite all MPSA members to participate by nominating deserving individuals and teams in the following categories:

• Neil Bodman - Youth Male Player of the Year
• Dave LeGrow - Youth Female Player of the Year
• Senior Male Player of the Year
• Senior Female Player of the Year
• Coach of the Year
• Team of the Year
• Herb Jenkins - Official of the Year
• Volunteer of the Year
• Alumni of the Year
• Achievement Award
• Recognition Award

How to Nominate

Nominations can be submitted by any MPSA member, including players, parents or guardians of minor players, coaching staff, executive members, officials, and past executive members. Please ensure that your nominee is a member in good standing and that your submission highlights their accomplishments over the past year.

To submit a nomination, please complete the 2024 MPSA Awards Application Form by October 6th, 2024. Details on each award category and the nomination process are listed below.

RULES FOR NOMINATION

• Nominations must be made in one of the specified categories
• Nominees for the awards must be a MPSA member in good standing
• Awards are considered for outstanding performance or series of performances in the year of the nomination - it is not based on a history of performance or achievements
• Nominations may be made by members of MPSA (players, parent/guardian of a registered minor players under age of 19, coaching staff, executive members, officials, or a previously elected executive member of MPSA.)
• The final decision regarding nominations and eligibility will rest with the MPSA Award Selection Committee

GUIDELINES FOR NOMINATIONS

• Include only information pertaining to the past year’s activities (Fall 2023 - Summer 2024)
• Outline achievements in point form and expand when necessary
• Include a digital photograph of the nominee
• Please complete all sections of the form thoroughly

NOMINATION CATEGORIES

• Neil Bodman - Youth Male Player of the Year
• Dave LeGrow - Youth Female Player of the Year
• Senior Male Player of the Year
• Senior Female Player of the Year
• Coach of the Year
• Team of the Year
• Herb Jenkins - Official of the Year
• Volunteer of the Year
• Alumni of the Year
• Achievement Award
• Recognition Award

AWARD DESCRIPTIONS

Neil Bodman - Youth Male Player of the Year

This award recognizes and honours a male player (age 18 or younger) who demonstrated excellence on and off the field.  They exhibit leadership, skill, and talent that has brought positive attention to MPSA.  Please keep in mind that only achievements during the Fall 2023 - Summer 2024 training year are considered.

Dave LeGrow - Youth Female Player of the Year

This award recognizes and honours a female player (age 18 or younger) who demonstrated excellence on and off the field.  They exhibit leadership, skill, and talent that has brought positive attention to MPSA.  Please keep in mind that only achievements during the Fall 2023 - Summer 2024 training year are considered.

Senior Male Player of the Year

This award recognizes and honours a male player (age 19 or older) who demonstrated excellence on and off the field.  They exhibit leadership, skill, and talent that has brought positive attention to MPSA.  Please keep in mind that only achievements during the Fall 2023 - Summer 2024 training year are considered.

Senior Female Player of the Year

This award recognizes and honours a female player (age 19 or older) who demonstrated excellence on and off the field.  They exhibit leadership, skill, and talent that has brought positive attention to MPSA.  Please keep in mind that only achievements during the Fall 2023 - Summer 2024 training year are considered.

Coach of the Year

This award recognizes and honours a coach who demonstrated excellence on and off the field.  They exhibit leadership and skill, design and deliver effective and engaging training and experience success during the season that has brought positive attention to MPSA.  Please remember that only achievements during the Fall 2023 - Summer 2024 training year are considered.

Team of the Year

This award recognizes and honours a Metro, PYL, or Senior League team that demonstrated excellence on and off the field.  They exhibit a commitment to training, growth and development of their skills, and success during the season that has brought positive attention to MPSA.  Please keep in mind that only achievements during the Fall 2023 - Summer 2024 training year are considered.

Herb Jenkins - Official of the Year

This award recognizes and honours a MPSA official for exemplary performance in officiating for our Club, Metro, and/or PYL Leagues.  They exhibit leadership, a thorough understanding of the rules of the game, and strong communication skills. Please keep in mind that only achievements during the Fall 2023 - Summer 2024 year are considered.

Volunteer of the Year

This award recognizes and honours an MPSA Parent, Player, member of Coaching Staff, Board member, or Alumni who through their contributions, have brought positive attention to MPSA and helped build a stronger Association. Please keep in mind that only achievements during the Fall 2023 - Summer 2024 year are considered.

Alumni of the Year

This award recognizes and honours an Alumni who made significant contributions to MPSA and the community bringing positive attention to MPSA. Please keep in mind that only achievements during the Fall 2023 - Summer 2024 year are considered.

Achievement Award

This award recognizes and honours an individual member for their performance and/or their contribution to the success of their team or the association or a team for their performance and contribution to our Club and/or community. Please keep in mind that only achievements during the Fall 2023 - Summer 2024 year are considered.

Recognition Award

This award recognizes and honours a member of MPSA who exhibits commitment and determination through their contributions to soccer and our club. It is about celebrating the joy of the soccer experience and demonstrating values such as fairness, dedication, respect, and fun. Please keep in mind that only achievements during the Fall 2023 - Summer 2024 year are considered.