Robert L. Lindsay Meritorious Service Award
Named in honor of Robert L. Lindsay, the eighth president of USA Volleyball, 1981-1984, and a former regional commissioner, who was instrumental in the success of the national-team-in-residence program in the 1980s. This program set a new standard for all National Governing Bodies in the United States.
COMMISSION: This vehicle recognizes individuals who have made a significant contribution to volleyball at the local, regional, national and/or international levels through USA Volleyball or one of its Affiliate Organizations. The award is administered by USA Volleyball Regions and Affiliated Organizations.
CRITERIA:
A. Active participation and leadership in volleyball during the current playing season as a coach, official, and/or administrator.
B. Promotion of volleyball and/or the corporation with the nominating Member Organization.
C. Contribution of articles on volleyball in special or regular communication vehicles of the corporation and/or the nominating organization or other such publications having national and/or international distribution.
D. Speeches or scholarly presentations that serve to promote volleyball play.
E. Research that enhances the coaching, teaching or analysis of volleyball play.
F. An active role in major volleyball programs or projects.
G. Former recipients are not eligible to receive this award from the same Affiliate Organization but are eligible to receive the recognition from other/another Affiliate Organization(s).
2025
Chase Dobbins
Alexi Keating
Jaci Mahwiney
Kristi Stevens
2024
Chris Brandt
Ken Corum
Eric Scherfenberg
2023
Kerri Lacy
Kyla Majors
Eric Worsham
2022
Bill Flohrs
Laura Greatbanks
Jessica Koch
2019
Gary Bates
Sue Daugherty
Mike Stoebick
2018
Rodney Hay
Jeff Keyes
Gary Urkevich
2017
Lisa Kresha
Kari Patton
2016
Steve Arnell
Kathy Hunter
Patty Reynolds
2015
Steve Lesher
Ibraheem Suberu
Gina Webb
Michelle Young
2014
Becky Elkins
Denise Jett
Stuart Johnson
2013
Pat Glavin
Randy Watson
Kenny Whisler
2010
David Fall
Todd Harris
Brian Heaton
Ryan Lacson
Mike Stowell
2005
Bob Kennedy
Gwenn Pike
Cliff Robinson
2004
Glen Davies
Karen Reich
Tom Slaymaker
Jerry Sherman
2003
Kelly Daniels
Gregg Nace
Terry Wright Sr
Kenya Young
2002
Dave Abramson
Bev Funk
Margo Loop
Angie Sieg
2001
Cindy Brauck
D’Anne Carnahan
Bob Lockwood
Brad Settle
2000
Mark Bunker
Mike Espinosa
Lisa Freeman
Roger Revelle
Bertil Wamelink
1999
Buz Bohmeyer
Dave Gentile
Shell Price
Art Stone
1998
Kathy Allen
Dan Arnold
Dan Houser
Phil Piontek
Sandi Podorski
1997
Jennie Harris
Mike Seck
Susan True
1996
Marlo Boots
Melonie Clifton
Mike Hamilton
Nancy Hopkins
Heather Pace
1995
Mary Faragher
Perry Hawes
Dennis Jackson
Brian Tubbesing
1994
Deb Adkins
Karry Hamilton
Crystal Jackson
Kerrie Lalumondier
Patty Washburn
1993
Boyd Childers
Becky Davis
Phil Hill
Gary Loop
Peggy Martin
1992
Rita Harris
Karen Piedimonte
John Piedimonte
Bob Stuhlsatz
1991
Susan Bouldin
Chris Burns
Gordon Fujimoto
Judy Gard
Timothy Neels
1990
Marla Childers
John Lee
1989
Jill Stinson
Ric Washburn
1988
Cheryl Cucar
Bill Forrester
Ed LeCluyse
Liz Scovill
1987
Ann Bode-Rodriguez
Gary Kufahl
Tom Kutcher
1986
Paul Scovill
1985
Sandi Caldwell
Patrick Dickey
Mike Steele
1984
Gil Bernabe
Joe Maloney
Sharon Rodriguez
Hank Van Arsdale
1982
Adolpho Alejo
Marcia Alterman
Ruth Beardlee
Linda Dollar
Janice Kruger
1981