RQ Foundation
"Spotlighting The Third Team" Nomination Form
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The RQ Foundation wants to share the stories that make officiating special. If you—or someone you know—has an impactful story to tell, we invite you to submit it for consideration. This may include officials who have overcome adversity, demonstrated heroic actions, achieved outstanding accomplishments, or are making a meaningful difference off the court/field. Help us highlight the individuals and moments that inspire and elevate our officiating community.

If your submission is selected for a feature, RQ Foundation representatives will contact you using the information provided. Selected stories may be shared publicly through one or more channels, including social media, newsletters, and/or press releases. An interview with the nominee will be required for selection. Submission does not guarantee publication.

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Nominator Information
Name *
Phone Number *
Email *
City *
Zip *
Nominee Information
Name/Organization *
*If nominating a crew, please submit the information for the crew chief or the preferred point of contact for this nomination.
Phone Number *
Email *
City *
Zip *
Years Officiated
Number of years officiated
Consortium/Conference Affiliation(s)
Please list conferences and/or consortiums the nominee has been affiliated with throughout their officiating career
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Nomination Details
What makes a good nomination?
  • Impact and opportunity: Specific examples could include expanding access or opportunity or creating pathways for others.
  • Officiating-related activities: Mentoring younger officials, officiating camp organization, public advocacy for officiating, etc.
  • Non-officiating-related activities: A crew visiting a children's hospital near an assignment, volunteering at a food bank, etc.
  • Professionalism: Moments that demonstrate the nominee's strong judgment and professionalism as an official (e.g., correct or consequential calls in high-profile games, maintaining composure during chaotic or emotional situations, and other moments that helped the nominee gain respect and move forward in the officiating profession).
Story *
Share the impactful story of the nominee.
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Attachments
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