Mike Rose was one of the Founding Fathers of the NOA and was a long time official in the northern Illinois area. He worked as the Postmaster in North Chicago for many years, always giving public service his best. The NOA honors a high school coach or athletic director each year who has also given an enormous amount of time, effort, and support to high school athletics in northern Illinois. The award is given to recognize longevity in high school sports, excellent public relations with players, officials, fans, contact with NOA members, and contributions to our association.
*Covid-19 caused no or shortened sports seasons
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YEAR |
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RECIPIENT |
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High School |
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Position |
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2004 |
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Jim Meyers |
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Johnsburg |
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Athletic Director |
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2005 |
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No Award |
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2006 |
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Lenny Chimino |
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Lake Forest |
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Athletic Director |
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2007 |
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Frank Cittadino |
|
Grant |
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Athletic Director |
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2008 |
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Don Kloth |
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Zion-Benton |
|
Coach |
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2009 |
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Perry Wilhelm |
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Mundelein |
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Athletic Director |
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2010 |
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Tim Albers |
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Libertyville |
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Athletic Director |
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2011 |
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Jerry Heidlauf |
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Central Suburban Assignor |
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2012 |
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Jim Ackley |
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Mundelein |
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Basketball Scorekeeper |
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2013 |
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John Graham |
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Mundelein |
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Athletic Director |
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2014 |
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Phil Judson |
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Zion-Benton |
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Coach |
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2015 |
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Paul Swan |
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Stevenson |
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Coach |
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2016 |
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Jim Hinkle |
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Jacobs |
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Coach |
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2017 |
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Bill Mitz |
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Stevenson/Jacobs |
|
Coach |
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2018 |
Mark Pos |
Warren |
Athletic Director |
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2019 |
Lonnie Bible |
Zion-Benton |
Athletic Director |
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2020 |
Jane McNamara |
New Trier |
teacher and supporter |
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2021 |
Not Awarded* |
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2022 |
Tim Burkhalter |
Lake Forest | Athletic Director | |||
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2023 |
Troy Parola |
Mundelein | Athletic Director |
