Golden Whistle Award
The CCS Golden Whistle Award, established in 2023, honors one varsity official each year in each sport for his/her contributions to that sport at the interscholastic level. The nominee can be a retired or active official. The nominee must have officiated the sport for which they are nominated, at the varsity level, for a minimum of five years, and their career must have included selection to officiate at CCS championship events.
Consideration for selection includes:
- the maintenance of professional standards of conduct
- general service to the respective sport regarding judgment and temperament
- additional contributions to the profession and community
- being a role model and inspiration/motivation to other officials
CCS officials work events throughout the section and live throughout Northern California, but the following honorees are based locally and were nominated by the SCCAL.
Congratulations to these excellent local officials for their outstanding service in this field, and for earning this prestigious honor:
- Pat Lovell – wrestling
- Rudy Bergthold – football
- Mark Brewer – volleyball
- Debbie Johnson – football, basketball & volleyball
- Bill Bunner – football, basketball & baseball
- Ryan McCarty – basketball & volleyball