2008 will potentially see the first presentation of these awards. After 2008, the KSRA intend on presenting the awards annually provided there is at least one candidate from each gender who meets all of the necessary criteria.

FIFA Referee and former KSRA Member Michelle Pye (center of left photo) observes the National Anthems prior to a USL W-League Match between the Vancouver Whitecaps and the visiting LA Legends. Michelle (2nd from right in right photo) is caught in the middle of a disagreement between Canadian National Team Captain - Christine Sinclair and three members of the Brazillian National Team. Michelle began her career as an official right here in Kamloops back in the mid 1990s and has worked her way up to the highest level possible for a soccer match official.

National Assistant Referee and former KSRA Member Kevin Duliba (far right in left photo) observes the National Anthems prior to a USL Division 1 match between the Vancouver Whitecaps and the visiting Charleston Battery. Kevin follows the play intently (right photo) during USL Division 1 play between the Vancouver Whitecaps and the visiting Carolina Railhawks. Kevin began his career as an official right here in Kamloops back in the late 1980s and is the first KSRA Member to have achieved National Level Status.

Criteria for Eligibility for this Award

Click HERE for the official application form for the Michelle Pye Award.