2026
INDIANA SOCCER
Awards Gala
About The Indiana Soccer Awards Gala
Each year, Indiana Soccer honors individuals who are involved in youth & adult soccer programs throughout Indiana by giving awards in a variety of categories.
2026 Gala Details
When:
Saturday, February 28, 2026
5:00-5:45 PM ET Reception
6:00 PM ET Dinner
9:00 PM ET After Party Live Music
Where:
Renaissance Hotel in Carmel
11925 N. Meridian Street, Carmel
The Nomination Process
Ever notice the difference between extraordinary and ordinary is just that little “extra”? Nominate someone in your club who is making a difference to your kids, your club or your district. Nominations due Dec. 15, 2025.
NOMINATION FORM – CLOSED
Questions: Contact Georgi Emenhiser
Renaissance Hotel in Carmel
GUEST SPEAKER: Join us as JUERGEN SOMMER takes us on a journey through his soccer career, from grassroots games to high school, college, and the professional leagues, culminating on the world stage with the USMNT. Experience how his story demonstrates the unbreakable bonds that unite us all as one big soccer family!
Stay after the award presentations and join us for a live music afterparty!
MARC IMBODEN is returning to help us continue the celebration with our award finalists and winners!
No charge to attend. There will be a cash bar open.
The Indiana Soccer Staff is preparing for a great evening of celebration! We hope you join us to celebrate your “Champions!”
Cost $50/person: pay by check or credit card. Club reservation invoices can be placed in the club billing account.
Reservations are due by February 13th. Questions: Contact Amber Cremeens
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE 2026 FINALISTS AND WINNERS!
| AWARD | 2026 FINALIST | CLUB/LEAGUE |
|---|---|---|
| Youth Administrator of the Year | Joe Griener | Delaware County FC |
| Sarah Malone | Cutters Soccer Club | |
| Brandon Steeno | Impact SC | |
| Mark Stumpf | Carmel FC | |
| Youth Volunteer of the Year | Brian Egloff | Muscatatuck United |
| Mike, Mary, Selena, and Hailee Flanagan | Circle City FC | |
| Natalie Smith | Noblesville United SC | |
| Stephen “Buddy” Terry | Hoosier FC | |
| Youth Manager of the Year | Joellan Chang | Cutters Soccer Club |
| Stephanie Hein | Fort Wayne Sport Club | |
| Bridget King | Echo Premier | |
| Sherry Shuler | Hoosier FC | |
| Club DOC of the Year | Omar Gallo | Echo Premier |
| Tom Keenan | Hoosier FC | |
| Chris Spolyar | Delaware County FC | |
| Girls Travel Coach of the Year | Graeme Langford | NWI Lions |
| Duma Magagula | Echo Premier | |
| Matt Mahar | Carmel FC | |
| Jeff Thomas | Cutters Soccer Club | |
| Boys Travel Coach of the Year | Chace Adkins | SWISA |
| Aly Elliott | Cutters Soccer Club | |
| Farkhod Kurbonov | Echo Premier | |
| Cameron Shine | USA of Indiana | |
| Recreational Coach of the Year – Winner | Guilherme Girotto Franco | Fort Wayne United |
| Recreational Coach of the Year – Winner | Catherine Justiniano | USA of Indiana |
| ODP Spirit Award – Boys – Winner | Toussaint Hall | Union FC |
| ODP Spirit Award – Girls – Winner | Lovie Cummings | Carmel FC |
| TopSoccer Coach of the Year – Winner | Jason Schrader | Fort Wayne Sport Club (TOPSoccer) |
| TopSoccer Buddy of the Year – Winner | Jordyn Schrader | Fort Wayne Sport Club (TOPSoccer) |
| Jay Freidrich Good of Soccer Award – Winners | Rodney Shine | USA of Indiana |
| Presidents Award | TBA | |
| John P. Mitchell Adult Comm. Award | Jason Sherman | CIASA |
| Adult Administrator of the Year | Ed Balda | CIASA |
| Adult Volunteer of the Year | Roger Davis | CIASA |
| Young Male Referee of the Year – Winner | Pierson Hindes | |
| Young Female Referee of the Year- Winner | Adelyne & Grace Glick | |
| Male Referee of the Year- Winner | Salvador Flores | |
| Female Referee of the Year- Winner | Rachel Glago | |
| Ken Mather Good of the Game Award | Bruce Carlstedt | |
| 2026 Hall of Fame | Michael Avery | |
| Carla Baker |