Promoting Commitment to Education, Professionalism, and Quality in Sports Officiating

News

  • Posted 2024-12-19 by Justin Bowling

    James (Hymie) Leszczsynski

    BNOA member James ("Hymie") Leszczsynski suffered a fall at the end of November that rendered him paralyzed according to the information posted on a Gofundme page started by his stepson, James DaRosa. This post is linked to the Gofundme page. If you are able to help Hymie and his wife, Diane, in any way, please do so.

    Justin Bowling
    President
    BNOA

Awards

  • Past and current inductees into the BNOA Hall of Fame.

  • Presented in the memory of Rory Hodgson to the less experienced official who best exemplifies the ideals of sports officiating, and who has worked to gain experience and knowledge necessary to advance in his/her officiating career.

  • Presented in the memory of Allan Russell to the BNOA official who did the most in promoting the ideals of sports officiating, and the development of young officials.

  • "Friends of the BNOA" - Award to individuals outside of officiating to be honored with the recognition they deserve for helping advance officiating, retain sports officials, and promote sports in general.

  • The Kevin Mallehan Scholarship Was Started In 2013 By The BNOA Executive Board In Honor Of Lifelong BNOA Member & IHSA Umpire Kevin Mallehan. This Scholarship Will Be Awarded Each Year , With The Recipient Being Recognized At The Annual Hall Of Fame Banquet. The Recipient Of The Scholarship Shall Be An Official In Good Standing With The BNOA Or An Organization Recognized By The BNOA Executive Board . The Application Period Shall Run From August 1st Thru March 1st Each Calendar Year. All Applications And Monetary Awards Will Be Reviewed By The Present BNOA Board Of Directors.