The Thomas R. Sheckells Excellence in Lacrosse Officiating Memorial Award is presented annually to the member of the Potomac Lacrosse Officials Assoc. (PLOA) who, through his laudable character, skill in officiating and dedication and commitment, has greatly contributed to the advancement of lacrosse in the Greater Washington, DC Metropolitan area and who truly personifies the spirt and love of the game of lacrosse exemplified by the late Tom Sheckells.
Please join us to celebrate and honor the 2009 award winners on Saturday, February 6, 2010, during the Potomac Chapter Lacrosse Hall of Fame event. Tickets can be ordered on-line by going to the Chapter website at https://www.youthleaguesusa.com/potomaclax/2010/WelcomeHOF.html.
Award Recipients:
2009 - Bob Manfuso (Adult) & Brent Sikora (Student) *
2008 - Bret Bailey (Adult) & Aaron Bradley (Student) *
2007 - John McCarthy (Adult) & Kevin McEligot (Student) *
2006 - Ken Winegrad (Adult) & Greg Bentz (Student) *
2005 - Bill Harvey
2004 - George Carbonell
2003 - Jeff Bruso & Marcellus Davis
* The award categories were expanded in 2006 to include both adult and student officials.
Biography:
Tom Sheckells had a distinguished career as a player and official. He was a three-time All-American at Army, earning first-team honors in 1964 and 1965. For 30 years he served as commissioner of the Capital Area Lacrosse Officials Association (now known as PLOA), and through his work as president of the Potomac Chapter of US Lacrosse, helped develop the sport in the Washington area. He passed away in 2002.
Tom was elected to the US Lacrosse Fall of Fame in 2004, the Potomac Chapter of US Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 2003, and the Greater Baltimore Chapter of US Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 1999.
