Henry Nissen

ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Worked at the Boy’s State Track Meet for many years. Serves as one of the Clerk’s of Course at the Boy’s State Track Meet. Has worked at the Boy’s State Basketball Tournament as Bench Supervisor for many years. Worked 24 years in High School Football Playoffs, including 5 Championship games. Conducted Rules Meetings for Football and Basketball and served as on observer for both. Has been a registered official since 1965 for Football, Basketball and Track. Coached High School Football, Basketball and Track and has served as an Athletic Director. HONORS: Inducted into the IHSAA Officials Hall of Fame in1979. Received the NFOA Distinguished Service for Officials (Section 4) in 1986. NFOA Outstanding Official Award for Track and Field for State of Iowa in 1990. Inducted into the IGHSAU Officials Hall of Fame in 1994. Received a plaque from the IHSAA for 25 years of active service in 1995. Served on the IHSAA Officials Advisory Committee. Served as the State Director of Iowa for the NFOA for 7 years. Has been a Starter at the boys State Track Meet. Received a plaque from the IATC/IATO as the regional award winner for the SW Region in 2000.