Each year, the Connecticut Junior Soccer Association hosts its Annual President’s Awards Dinner, where players, teams, coaches, referees, and volunteers are recognized for outstanding performances and contributions to youth soccer in the state.
President’s Awards Dinner 2026
- Date: February 27, 2026
- Time: 6:00-10:00pm
- Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
- Address: 42 Century Drive, Bristol, CT 06010
- Reservation Deadline: February 20, 2026
- Ticket Information
- Congratulations Winners!
Annual Award Recipients
2025
CJSA Administrator of the Year – Peter Cicolini
CJSA Volunteer of the Year – Jason Partenza
CJSA Coed Recreation Coach of the Year – Justin Zizik
CJSA Boys Recreation Coach of the Year – Vinny Piscitelli
CJSA Tommy Leahy TOPSoccer® Buddy of the Year – Rayna Esch
CJSA TOPSoccer® Coach of the Year – Jeff Gallagher
CJSA TOPSoccer Volunteer of the Year – Stephen Kish
CJSA TOPSoccer Athlete of the Year – Michael Galbicsek Jr.
CJSA Boys Competitive Coach of the Year – Peter Lepak
CJSA Girls Competitive Coach of the Year – Luigi Guerrera
PRIME HYDRATION ODP Female Player of the Year – Emily McKelvey
PRIME HYDRATION ODP Male Player of the Year – Max Gadarowski
CJSA Youth Female Referee of the Year – Penelope Harrold
CJSA Youth Male Referee of the Year – Luke Kalke
Mark Wollman Referee of the Year Award – Scott Singerman
Special Recognition – Randy Gage
Special Recognition – USYS President’s Cup – Wethersfield 15U Girls
Special Recognition – USYS President’s Cup – Naugatuck 14U Girls
2024
CJSA Administrator of the Year: Charissa Marcucilli
CJSA Volunteer of the Year: Bruce Wilhelm
CJSA Girls Recreation Coach of the Year: Nick Brockett
CJSA Boys Recreation Coach of the Year: Star Ems
CJSA Tommy Leahy TOPSoccer® Buddy of the Year: Oscar Scislaw
CJSA Tommy Leahy TOPSoccer® Buddy of the Year: Sean Douglas
CJSA TOPSoccer® Coach of the Year: Vicki Andrews
CJSA TOPSoccer Volunteer of the Year: Lisa Bowden
CJSA Boys Competitive Coach of the Year: Michael Regan
CJSA Girls Competitive Coach of the Year: Chris Gilmore
CJSA Girls Competitive Coach of the Year: Erica Ballas
PRIME Hydration- ODP Female Player of the Year: Maeve Nicholas
PRIME Hydration – ODP Male Player of the Year: Ashton Rigby
CJSA Youth Female Referee of the Year: Giselle Clark
CJSA Youth Male Referee of the Year: Jacob Jackson
Mark Wollman Referee of the Year Award: Ganesh Anantharaman
Thomas Krusewski Youth Coach of the Year: Kevin Sirois
NYCFC Community Coach of the Year: Jason Marcucilli
Special Recognition: Edwin Miller
Special Recognition: Luke Green
Special Recognition: Jose Carlos del Ama Gonzalo
Special Recognition: Ed Espinal
Special Recognition: Keith Hodson