WSWSA SPECIAL AWARDS
Bernadette Noonan Award
A hallmark award designed to honor those who best exemplify unselfish service to soccer, in the true spirit of volunteerism, to the Washington State Women's Soccer Association. HISTORY: The Bernadette Noonan Award was implemented in 1997. Since the award reflects the very best of what a WSWSA volunteer gives back to our game through her or his efforts, the award had to have a name that captured that essence - and WSWSA could think of no more a deserving title than to name it after one of our very own! (It's first recipient, appropriately, was Bernadette Noonan herself!)
1997 - Bernadette Noonan
1998 - Peggy Cowen
1999 - Wendy Fletcher
2000 - Teri McIntyre
2001 - Judy Endicott
2002 - Janet Slauson
2003 - Kathy Hightower
2004 - Jean Boyd
2005 - Laura McLendon
2006 - Gail McGinn
2007 - Diane Clark
2008 - Cindy Scott
2009 - Gillian Mitchell
2010/11 - Maj Surowiecki
2012 - Karrie Hildebrand
2013 - Linda Rimmer
2014 - Mary Gager
2015 - Bonnie Darch
2016 - Lynne Clewell
Order of the Golden Soccer Ball
An award of the highest honor given to those who go beyond service to Washington State Women’s Soccer Association. These women are part of its heart and soul.
Recipient: Bernadette Noonan
Recipient: Janet Slauson
2005 Recipient: Laura McLendon
2012 Recipient: Wendy Fletcher
2015 Recipient: Linda Rimmer
Bill Lenhart, Coach of the Year Award
On October 31, 2004, Washington State Women’s Soccer Association presented our first award recognizing excellence in coaching. We felt the need to name the award after it’s first recipient Bill Lenhart. Bill was proud of his teams and the women on them. As a coach, he brought out the best in his players, both on and off the field. Before Bill passed away from cancer on November 10, 2004, he had coached women’s teams in our league for 20 years. For his time as a volunteer with WSWSA, for his dedication to his teams, and for the positive impact he has made on the lives of members, WSWSA has created the BILL LENHART, Coach of the Year Award.
2004 - Bill Lenhart
2005 - Jerry Cope
2007 - Julie Mitchell
Lifetime Honorary Individual Member
Honorary membership shall be granted by unanimous vote of the Executive Board to a person who has served on the executive board, has made outstanding contribution to WSWSA, or who has gained prestige and brought to WSWSA distinction and recognition.
2006 - Bernadette Noonan and Janet Slauson
HALL OF FAME AND OTHER AWARDS
WSSA Hall of Fame Inductees
2004 - Bernadette Noonan and Janet Slauson
2005 - Joyce Trader
2006 - Denise Bender
Barney Kempton Award
2014 - Kathi Charlton