Award Recipients
2025 Officials of the Year
- Boys’ Starter of the Year: Al Ling, Tiffin
- Girls’ Starter of the Year: Tim Bell, Marshalltown
- Junior High Starter of the Year: Bruce Mitchell, Manchester
- Field Event Official: Tom Cahalan, Norway
- Track Official: Al Neppl, Ankeny
- CC Starter of the Year: Al Ling, Tiffin
- Regional Starter of the Year
- NW: Joel Grabinoski, Armstrong
- NE: Kevin Long, LaPorte City
- Central: Adam Tjeersdma, Grimes
- SW: Cindy Williams, Thurman
- SE: Rich Choponis, Seymour
- Friend of Track: Josh Gerber, Wayzata Minnesota
Al Ling (Tiffin)
Tim Bell (Marshalltown)
Bruce Mitchell (Manchester)
Tom Cahalan (Norway)
Kevin Long (Northeast, LaPorte City), Adam Tjeersdma (Central, Grimes), Cindy Williams (Southwest, Thurman), Rich Choponis (Southeast, Seymour)
Josh Gerber
Al Neppl (Ankeny)
2024 Officials of the Year
- Cross Country Official of the Year-Jeff Cook-Pleasantville
- Boys Track Official of the Year-Tim Bell-Marshalltown
- Girls Track Official of the Year-Mike Gruver-Pella
- Junior High Starter of the Year-Kyle Peters-Waverly
- Track Official of the Year-Duane Harding-Alden
- Field Event Official of the Year-Al Geiger-Des Moines
- Friend of Track-Dick and Sharon Plants-Brooklyn
2023 Officials of the Year
- Cross Country Official of the Year: Chris Suntken, Mason City
- Boys Track Official of the Year: Mark Tigges, Clive
- Girls Track Official of the Year: Kevin Long, La Porte City
- Junior High Starter of the Year: Josh Hildebrand, Iowa City
- Track Official of the Year: Ray Armel, West Union
- Field Event Official of the Year: Steve DeSerano, Cedar Falls
2022 Officials of the Year
- Cross Country Official of the Year: Mike Hale, Council Bluffs
- Boys Track Official of the Year: Mike Dick, Urbandale
- Girls Track Official of the Year: Tim Thomas, Ames
- Junior High Official of the Year: Mike Gruver, Pella
- Track Official of the Year: Bill Pinckney, Cedar Rapids
- Field Event Official of the Year: Dave Tapps, Van Meter
2021 Officials of the Year
- Cross Country Official of the Year: Terry Fischer, Cascade
- Boys Track Official of the Year: Timm Lamb, Ft. Madison
- Girls Track Official of the Year: Ray Armel, West Union
- Junior High Official of the Year: Jim Nichols, Storm Lake
- Track Official of the Year: Timm Lamb, Ft. Madison
- Field Event Official of the Year: Jan Grenko Lehman, Iowa City
2020 Officials of the Year
- Cross Country Official of the Year: Rick Hall, Waverly
- Boys Track Official of the Year: None
- Girls Track Official of the Year: None
- Junior High Official of the Year: None
- Track Official of the Year: None
- Field Event Official of the Year: None
2019 Officials of the Year
- Cross Country Official of the Year: Kevin Long, La Porte City
- Boys Track Official of the Year: Al Robson, Scranton
- Girls Track Official of the Year: Curt Anderson, Paullina
- Junior High Track Official of the Year: Ron Barnett, Ames
- Track Official of the Year: Kevin Long, La Porte City
- Field Event Official of the Year: Doug Johanson, Johnston
2018 Officials of the Year
- Cross Country Official of the Year: Al Robson, Scranton
- Boys Track Official of the Year: James Smith, Mt. Ayr
- Girls Track Official of the Year: Al Robson, Scranton
- Junior High Official of the Year: Al Robson, Scranton
- Track Official of the Year: Jim Nichols, Storm Lake
- Field Event Official of the Year: Deb Anderson, Gilbert
2017 Officials of the Year
- Cross Country Official of the Year: Joe Toot, Nevada
- Boys Track Official of the Year: Stan Kirchhoff, Newton
- Girls Track Official of the Year: Chris Suntken, Mason City
- Junior High Official of the Year: Tom Cahalan, Norway
- Track Official of the Year: Randy Wilson, Knoxville
- Field Event Official of the Year: Sara Biscoglia, Clive
2016 Officials of the Year
- Cross Country Official of the Year: Cornie Wassink, Alton
- Boys Track Official of the Year: Chris Suntken, Mason City
- Girls Track Official of the Year: Mark Tigges, Clive
- Junior High Official of the Year: Bob Saunders, Iowa City
- Track Official of the Year: John Casebolt, Marion
- Field Event Official of the Year: Randy Baker, Le Grand
2015 Officials of the Year
- Cross Country Official of the Year: Curt Anderson, Paullina
- Boys Track Official of the Year: Rich Choponis, Seymour
- Girls Track Official of the Year: Larry McHone, Gilbert
- Junior High Official of the Year: Mark Tigges, Clive
- Track Official of the Year: Gary O’Daniels, Creston
- Field Event Official of the Year: Gary Paulsen, Ogden
2014 Officials of the Year
- Cross Country Official of the Year: Tim Bell, Marshalltown
- Boys Track Official of the Year: Curt Anderson, Paullina
- Girls Track Official of the Year: Mike Gruver, Pella
- Junior High Official of the Year: Roger Poage, Fort Madison
- Track Official of the Year: Ira Dunsworth, Davenport
- Field Event Official of the Year: Dick Juhl, Dike
2013 Officials of the Year
- Cross Country Official of the Year: Bill Neal, Williamsburg
- Boys Track Official of the Year: Joe Toot, Nevada
- Girls Track Official or the Year: Fran Long, Fort Dodge
- Junior High Official of the Year: Chris Suntken, Mason City
- Track Official of the Year: John Casebolt, Clive
- Field Event Official of the Year: Tim Sweet, DeSoto
2012 Officials of the Year
- Cross Country Official of the Year: James Patterson, Cedar Rapids
- Boys Track Official of the Year: Bill Neal, Williamsburg
- Girls Track Official of the Year: Joe Toot, Nevada
- Junior High Official of the Year: Clarence Dawson, Janesville
- Track Official of the Year: Ray Gaul, Ogden
- Field Event Official of the Year: Jay Gruenwald, Williamsburg
2011 Officials of the Year
- Cross Country Official of the Year: Mike Gruver, Pella
- Boys Track Official of the Year: Fran Long, Fort Dodge
- Girls Track Official of the Year: Tim Sanderson, Keystone
- Junior High Official of the Year: Bruce Johnson, Hudson
- Track Official of the Year: Jeff Richards, Polk City
- Field Event Official of the Year: Cindy Schmell, Des Moines
2010 Officials of the Year
- Cross Country Official of the Year: Tim Thomas, Holstein
- Boys Track Official of the Year: Ray Wilden, Clinton
- Girls Track Official of the Year: Bill Neal, Williamsburg
- Junior High Official of the Year: Bob Bowen, Middletown
- Track Official of the Year: Bill Ebert, Washington
- Field Event Official of the Year: Jim Walczyk, Des Moines
2009 Officials of the Year
- Cross Country Official of the Year: Mike Stanley, Avoca
- Boys Track Official of the Year: Bob Saunders, Iowa City
- Girls Track Official of the Year: Steve Rutz, East Dubuque
- Junior High Official of the Year: Keevin Koch, Fairfield
- Track Official of the Year: Tom Epperly, Pella
- Field Event Official of the Year: Jim Crosman, Dallas Center
2008 Officials of the Year
- Cross Country Official of the Year: Ron Werling, Indianola
- Boys Track Official of the Year: Tim Sanderson, Keystone
- Girls Track Official of the Year: Mike Stanley, Avoca
- Junior High Official of the Year: Doug Johnson, Cedar Falls
- Track Official of the Year: Dennis Anderson, Bloomfield
- Field Event Official of the Year: Larry Almond, Independence
2007 Officials of the Year
- Cross Country Official of the Year: Tim Sanderson, Keystone
- Boys Track Official of the Year: Steve Rutz, East Dubuque
- Girls Track Official of the Year: Charles Liston, Marion
- Junior High Official of the Year: Rick Hall, Waverly
- Track Official of the Year: Ken Weller, Pella
- Field Event Official of the Year: Al Neumann, Earlham
2006 Officials of the Year
- Cross Country Official of the Year: Fran Long, Fort Dodge
- Boys Track Official of the Year: Mike Stanley, Avoca
- Girls Track Official of the Year: Dave Suntken, Clear Lake
- Junior High Official of the Year: Duane Brand, Sully
2005 Officials of the Year
- Cross Country Official of the Year: Terry Thompson, Ames
- Boys Track Official of the Year: Evan Knapp, Cherokee
- Girls Track Official of the Year: Ira Dunsworth, Davenport
- Junior High Official of the Year: Bill Ebert, Washington
2004 Officials of the Year
- Cross Country Official of the Year: Dave Suntken, Clear Lake
- Boys Track Official of the Year: Ira Dunsworth, Davenport
- Girls Track Official of the Year: Mike Stanley, Avoca
2003 Officials of the Year
- Cross Country Official of the Year: Steve Rutz, Cascade
- Boys Track Official of the Year: Dave Suntken, Clear Lake
- Girls Track Official of the Year: Cornie Wassink, Alton
2002 Officials of the Year
- Cross Country Official of the Year: Robert Saunders, Iowa City
- Boys Track Official of the Year: Chuck Liston, Marion
- Girls Track Official of the Year: Ray Wilden, Clinton
2001 Officials of the Year
- Cross Country Official of the Year: Larry McHone, Ames
- Boys Track Official of the Year: Cornie Wassink, Alton
- Girls Track Official of the Year: Gerald Kuiper, Pella
2000 Officials of the Year
- Cross Country Official of the Year: Skip Harsh, Adel
- Boys Track Official of the Year: John Lowry, Marion
- Girls Track Official of the Year: Terry Thompson, Ames
