October 21, 2026

Nominate an outstanding official for USA Archery’s 2026 Judge Service Award

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - USA Archery appreciates and highly values the dedication and service of judges who help ensure fair, professional, and positive competition experiences for athletes, which is why the Annual Judge Service Award recognizes a USA Archery Judge whose dedication and contributions to the judging community have been exemplary.

The award is based on contributions from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Nominees should demonstrate exemplary service to athletes, events, and the judging community during the award period. Examples may include, but are not limited to:

• Excellence in Officiating: Demonstrating a consistent commitment to fair, accurate, and professional officiating through strong rules knowledge, sound judgment, and respectful communication with athletes, coaches, event organizers, and fellow officials.
• Service to Athletes and the Archery Community: Contributing to a safe, inclusive, and positive competition experience by supporting athletes of varying abilities and experience levels, collaborating effectively with event organizers and other officials, and navigating challenging situations with fairness and respect.
• Contributions to Judge Development: Supporting the growth and development of fellow judges through mentoring, sharing knowledge and resources, contributing to educational opportunities, or helping new and developing officials build confidence and competence.

To be eligible for nomination, judges must:

• Be a USA Archery member in good standing.
• Be a current USA Archery Judge.
• Have actively served as a Judge at a USA Archery-sanctioned event during the award period.

Annual Judge Service Award nominations will be accepted until November 15, 2026 and may only be made by current USA Archery members.

NOMINATE A JUDGE

You can contact [email protected] for additional information.