The Illinois High School Association has named the NOA's Jerry Blum as the 2018 girls basketball official of the year. Jerry received his award at this year's IHSA conference in Peoria. Jerry has been officiating basketball for more than 25 years and has officiated three girls basketball state finals (2011, 2012, 2014). Jerry also has been extremely active in Special Olympics at the state, national, and global levels. Jerry has been on the NOA board and is currently serving as the basketball president.
Congratulations Jerry!!
