NFLOA Awards Information

Matt Szydlowski Award - Matt Szydlowski was one of the founders of the NFLOA.  His tireless dedication proved to be instrumental in developing the high standards of our association....... (Award Information)

John "Wes" Patterson Sportsmanship Award - The Niagara Frontier Lacrosse Officials Association is pleased to announce that they have named their sportsmanship award after one of their founders, John “Wes” Patterson....... (Award Criteria) (Award Information)

Michael Perry Memorial Award -  Our friend and fellow official Mike Perry was killed in a car accident in Toledo, Ohio on October 27, 2002 after a football game he had just officiated. Our organization will have a new award presented in Mike’s name. The award will be given out to the most “outstanding up and coming” official with five years or less experience. The mentors within our organization  vote on it. (Award Information)

Stick 'Em Award  - Since 1994, every year Chuck Goodrich has passed out this award to an official who has either done something in a game or has had something done to him that merits commentary. A citation is presented to the recipient, and a 1950’s vintage lacrosse stick is his trophy to keep for one year. (Past Winners)