Call for Committee Chair: Awards Chair

2026 NCWSA Awards Chair – Call for Applications

The NCWSA is seeking applications from individuals interested in filling the Awards Chair position. Interested candidates must apply by March 15, 2026, to be eligible for consideration.

The Awards Chair leads the awards committee which makes sure proper awards are prepared and ready to be distributed at the time or event associated with each individual award or award grouping. Additionally, the committee may present changes to the Board in terms of awards presentation, actual award design, and pitch additional awards possibilities.

The NCWSA Awards Committee currently governs the following awards:

  • Annual Awards: Male & Female Athlete of the Year, Male & Female Outstanding Leader of the Year, NCWSA Team of the Year, and NCWSA Volunteer of the Year
  • NCWSA Nationals Awards: Bill Stevenson Outstanding Driver Award, Phil Chase Outstanding Official or Volunteer Award, NCWSA All-American Team, and the NCWSA Nationals Spirit Award
  • NCWSA Academic All-Star Team
  • NCWSA Hall of Fame

The Awards Chair is provided a small travel stipend to help offset travel costs and encourage participation at the annual January NCWSA Board of Directors meeting, Nationals, and All-Stars, as they are the primary coordinator for event awards at the two National level NCWSA events.

Application Deadline

All applications should be submitted to the following Google Form before the March 15th deadline. If any problems occur with using the form, please contact marketing@thencwsa.org for help fixing or accessing the form.

What Information Is Required?

Statement of Interest

You must submit a letter as a PDF, maximum of one page. The letter must contain at least the following information:

  • Clear statement of which committee chair position you are applying for within the first paragraph.
  • Why you are interested in the position.
  • Why you would be a good fit for the position.
    • Such as current experiences or potential future goals for the position.

Resume or CV

Please submit a resume or CV to the below linked application. This document should be at most 2 pages and must be a PDF.

References

Two references are required. You must supply the name, phone number, and email for each reference. These references may be contacted should the national chair feel the need.

Leah Lindemeyer

NCWSA Marketing Chairwoman | Alumna & former Public Relations Chair of Michigan State Water Ski | Current Ohio State Skier