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.
2026 Gala Details
Saturday, February 28, 2026
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.
Renaissance Hotel in Carmel
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE FINALISTS AND WINNERS! (full set of event photos have been posted on the Indiana Soccer Facebook page)
| AWARD | 2025 WINNER | CLUB/LEAGUE |
|---|---|---|
| Youth Administrator of the Year | Meg Strothkamp | Hoosier FC |
| Youth Volunteer of the Year | Nic Smock | Noblesville United |
| Youth Manager of the Year | Amy Castillo | Komets SC |
| Club DOC of the Year | Ty Smith | Columbus Express |
| Girls Travel Coach of the Year | Claire Ward & Amanda Ashley | Fort Wayne United |
| Boys Travel Coach of the Year | Jimi Kim | Zionsville Youth Soccer Association |
| Recreational Coach of the Year | Shane McCoart | Fort Wayne Sport Club |
| Spirit Award – Boys | John Jacquemin – 2013 | Indiana Impact SC |
| Spirit Award – Girls | Alaina Limberty – 2013 | Indy Eleven Academy North |
| TopSoccer Coach of the Year | Shane Stuber | Southern Indiana United |
| TopSoccer Buddy of the Year | Anna Brumley | South Central Soccer Academy Eleven |
| Jay Freidrich Good of Soccer Award | Doug & Karen Mick | Echo Premier |
| Presidents Award | Robert & Kathryn O’Bryan | Franklin County Youth Soccer |
| John P. Mitchell Adult Comm. Award | Jody Toth | Central Ind. Women’s Soccer League |
| Adult Volunteer of the Year | Brenna McDonald | Central Ind. Women’s Soccer League |
| Young Male Referee of the Year | Fernando Flores | |
| Young Female Referee of the Year | Pearl Suttles | |
| Male Referee of the Year | Rogelio Alvarez & Donald Williams | |
| Ken Mather Good of the Game Award | William Laidlaw | |
| 2025 Hall of Fame | Ray Gaddis, Matthew Hedges, & Perry Kitchen |