The Sheckells Award is presented annually to the Adult and Student member of WALOA who, through their laudable character, skill in officiating, and dedication and commitment, have greatly contributed to the advancement of lacrosse in the Greater Washington, DC Metropolitan area and who truly personifies the spirit and love of the game of lacrosse exemplified by the late Tom Sheckells.

Award Recipients:

2022

• Luke Sturtevant

• Noah Egorin

2021

• Toby Kuhn

• Keith Morris

2019

• Jose Olivero 

• Kevin Hecht 

2018

• John DiDuro

• Jake Crouse

2017

• Chris Adams

• James Klein

2016

• John Rupp

• Matt Myers

2015

• Corey MacRae

• Alex Nelson

2014

• Dan Bennett

• James Stumpo

• Jacob Tomasik

2013

• Russ Gagarin

• Peter Buchanan

• J.D. Birks

2012

• Marty Joyner

• Richie Klares

2011

• Nish Patel

• Jesse & Justin Cole

2010

• Mike Hyland

• Reid Hyland

2009

• Bob Manfuso

• Brent Sikora

2008

• Bret Bailey

• Aaron Bradley

2007

• John McCarthy

• Kevin McEligot

2006

• Ken Winegrad

• Greg Bentz

2005

• Bill Harvey

2004

• George Carbonell

2003

• Jeff Bruso

• Marcellus Davis

* Categories expanded in 2006 to include both adult and student officials.

* Life-Time Achievement category was added in 2012.