
2025
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.
2025 Gala Details
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Renaissance Hotel in Carmel
11925 N. Meridian Street, Carmel
Social Hour: 5:00 PM (cash bar)
Doors open: 6:00 PM (dinner)
Dinner Cost: $50/person
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 closed December 15, 2024
Renaissance Hotel in Carmel

Dinner Reservation Deadline is February 7th. Hotel Reservations in the block are limited.
AWARD | NAME | CLUB/LEAGUE | |
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Youth Administrator of the Year | Meg Strothkamp | Hoosier FC | Finalist, Winner announced at Gala |
Scott Hankins | NWI Lions United | Finalist, Winner announced at Gala | |
Layne Miller | FCE United | Finalist, Winner announced at Gala | |
Lindsay Jordan | Southern Indiana United | Finalist, Winner announced at Gala | |
Youth Volunteer of the Year | Brandon Steeno | Indiana Impact SC | Finalist, Winner announced at Gala |
Amanda Alvizures | Fort Wayne Sport Club | Finalist, Winner announced at Gala | |
Jonathan Sanders | Southern Indiana United | Finalist, Winner announced at Gala | |
Nic Smock | Noblesville United | Finalist, Winner announced at Gala | |
Youth Manager of the Year | Jared Baier | South Central Soccer Academy Eleven | Finalist, Winner announced at Gala |
Michelle Woods | Echo Premier | Finalist, Winner announced at Gala | |
Amy Castillo | Komets SC | Finalist, Winner announced at Gala | |
Bilen Mulugeta | United Soccer Alliance of Indiana | Finalist, Winner announced at Gala | |
Club DOC of the Year | Brad Barber | Muscatatuck United | Finalist, Winner announced at Gala |
Ty Smith | Columbus Express | Finalist, Winner announced at Gala | |
Matt Wilhoit | South Central Soccer Academy Eleven | Finalist, Winner announced at Gala | |
Garry Sumski | Indy Eleven Academy | Finalist, Winner announced at Gala | |
Girls Travel Coach of the Year | David Conner | Indiana Impact SC | Finalist, Winner announced at Gala |
Missy Jensen | Fort Wayne Sport Club | Finalist, Winner announced at Gala | |
Claire Ward | Fort Wayne United | Finalist, Winner announced at Gala | |
Amanda Ashley | Fort Wayne United | Finalist, Winner announced at Gala | |
Boys Travel Coach of the Year | Jim Ruden | Carmel FC | Finalist, Winner announced at Gala |
Tanner Thompson | Alliance Eleven | Finalist, Winner announced at Gala | |
Jimi Kim | Zionsville Youth Soccer Association | Finalist, Winner announced at Gala | |
Recreational Coach of the Year | Matt Mazalouskas | Circle City FC | Finalist, Winner announced at Gala |
Shane McCoart | Fort Wayne Sport Club | Finalist, Winner announced at Gala | |
Valerie Dennis | United Soccer Alliance of Indiana | Finalist, Winner announced at Gala | |
Mitch Mitchell | St Francis Soccer Club | Finalist, Winner announced at Gala | |
Spirit Award – Boys | John Jacquemin – 2013 | Indiana Impact SC | Winner |
Spirit Award – Girls | Alaina Limberty – 2013 | Indy Eleven Academy North | Winner |
TopSoccer Coach of the Year | Shane Stuber | Southern Indiana United | Winner |
TopSoccer Buddy of the Year | Anna Brumley | South Central Soccer Academy Eleven | Winner |
Jay Freidrich Good of Soccer Award | Doug & Karen Mick | Echo Premier | Winner |
Presidents Award | Robert & Kathryn O’Bryan | Franklin County Youth Soccer | Winner |
John P. Mitchell Adult Comm. Award | Jody Toth | Central Ind. Women’s Soccer League | Winner |
Adult Volunteer of the Year | Brenna McDonald | Central Ind. Women’s Soccer League | Winner |
Young Male Referee of the Year | Fernando Flores | Winner | |
Young Female Referee of the Year | Pearl Suttles | Winner | |
Male Referee of the Year | Rogelio Alvarez & Donald Williams | Winners | |
Ken Mather Good of the Game Award | William Laidlaw | Winner | |
2025 Hall of Fame | Ray Gaddis, Matthew Hedges, & Perry Kitchen | Inductee(s) |

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