Hall of Fame nominations due Dec. 3

Hall of Fame nominations due Dec. 3

Published on October 26, 2026

Nominations for the 45th Annual Lakewood Youth Sports Hall of Fame Awards are due Thursday, Dec. 3, 2026.

Athletes must live in Lakewood or attend a school in Lakewood to be eligible. Award recipients will be selected based on the eligibility requirements and information submitted with each nomination.

The awards banquet will be held on Monday, Feb. 22, 2027.

Please submit completed nomination forms through the online links below.

Choose the correct nomination form

Use the form that matches the award category you are nominating someone for:

• Athlete awards form

  For Athlete of the Year, Performer of the Year, All-Round Performer, Outstanding High School Career Achievement, Larry Van Nostran Future Star Award and McDonald's Press On Award

• Outstanding Sustained Contribution to Youth Sports form

  For individuals who have made a significant, long-term contribution to youth sports in Lakewood

• Chairman's Award form

  For athletes, coaches, administrators, volunteers or others whose accomplishments or contributions merit special recognition

Award descriptions are included in each nomination form and are also listed below. All nominations must be submitted by Thursday, Dec. 3.

For more information, contact the Recreation and Community Services Department at 562-866-9771, extension 2408.

Award descriptions

Athlete of the Year

The highest individual honor presented by the Lakewood Youth Hall of Fame. Recognizes one athlete who has demonstrated elite athletic achievement in one or multiple sports during the nomination year. This category should only be selected for athletes whose accomplishments represent the highest level of athletic excellence.

Performer of the Year (by Sport)

Recognizes the top athlete in each recognized sport who has demonstrated the most outstanding athletic achievement during the nomination year.

All-Round Performer

Recognizes athletes who have demonstrated outstanding achievement while competing in multiple sports during the nomination year.

Outstanding High School Career Achievement

Recognizes graduating high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding athletic achievement throughout their four-year high school career in one or multiple sports.

Larry Van Nostran Future Star Award

Recognizes one outstanding high school freshman who has demonstrated exceptional achievement in a single sport, regardless of competition level (freshman, junior varsity, or varsity). This award may only be received once.

McDonald's Press On Award

Recognizes athletes who have overcome significant personal challenges while continuing to achieve success in one or multiple sports.

Outstanding Sustained Contribution to Youth Sports

Honors an individual(s) who has had a positive and significant impact on youth sports in the Lakewood community for an extended amount of time.

Chairman's Award

Recognizes athletes, coaches, administrators, volunteers, or other individuals whose exceptional accomplishments or contributions do not fit within the other award categories but merit special recognition by the Board of Electors.

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