Awards

ATOM presents a number of awards each year to individuals who have made a significant contribution to ATOM. Use the ATOM Awards Nomination form on this page to submit a nomination, or download and print the form. Any ATOM Member can submit an individual(s) for award consideration. The list of awards and their criteria is below.

**Does not require that the recipient be an ATOM member.

Judy Hagman Award**

The Judy Hagman Award is presented to a Woman Track and Field and/or Cross Country Official who has shown the following qualities to the sports Judy was devoted to:

A high level of concern for the individuals, coaches and athletes who are a part of the sport.
A betterment to Track and Field and/or Cross Country officiating and the goals of the sport.
Has had an influence on the development of fellow officials.
Has served as a role model by displaying personal qualities such as leadership, integrity and devotion to the sport.
Has always been willing to provide a smile and a congratulations to all individuals, especially the athletes, for a job well done.

Judy Hagman Award Recipients

2020-2021 Joan Ludtke
2019-2020 Jill Evers
2018-2019 Linda Bishop
2017-2018 Christine Lee
2015-2016 Kaitlin Greathouse
2014-2015 Maria Adams-Lawton and Lynn McDaniels
2013-2014 Abby Ostrowski-Tissue
2012-2013 Erika Raffin and Michelle Batten
2011-2012 Jill Baker-Cooley
2010-2011 Jan Gillette
2009-2010 Sue Heinzman
2008-2009 Jill Sandro
2007-2008 Jan Burch
2006-2007 Bertha Smiley
2005-2006 Mary Macomber
2004-2005 Debbie Hunt
2003-2004 Darlene Barber
2002-2003 Marilyn Morehead
2001-2002 Betty Robinson
2000-2001 Debbie McDonald
1999-2000 Kathy Scholar
1998-1999 Kathy Hutfilz and Geri Jackson

Bob Bloomer Award

Criteria:

The recipient is a current member of ATOM.
Has shown a obvious devotion and dedication to track officiating and the betterment of track officiating for a significant period of time.
Has exhibited a great level of concern for the individuals who participate in the sport of track and field, both coaches and athletes.
Has displayed a high degree of skill as an official and has had a significant influence on the development of fellow officials.
Has shown a willingness to be consistently self-evaluative with constant emphasis on personal improvement as a track official.
Has served as a role model for other officials by displaying important personal qualities such as leadership, integrity and innovation.

Bob Bloomer Award Recipients

2020-2021 Dan Millhisler
2019-2020 Eric Zemper
2018-2019 Jim Gillis
2017-2018 Bob Fulcher
2015-2016 Ray Drysdale
2014-2015 John Meyer
2013-2014 Dennis Hodges
2012-2013 Marty Crane
2011-2012 George Kniola
2010-2011 Brian Macomber
2009-2010 Lyle Berry
2008-2009 Das Campbell
2007-2008 Lew Clingman
2006-2007 Jim Devoe
2005-2006 Jim Cleverley
2004-2005 Dale Kutchey
2003-2004 Bernie Abrams
2002-2003 Rudy Godefroidt
2001-2002 George Babcock
2000-2001 John Fundukian
1999-2000 Geri Jackson
1998-1999 Lou Miramonti
1997-1998 Jack Grant
1996-1997 Wayne McDonald and Al Owens
1995-1996 Kathy Hutfilz
1994-1995 Ken Myllyla
1993-1994 Blake Hagman
1992-1993 Norb Bader
1991-1992 Bruce Jacob
1990-1991 Art Jevert, Kermit Ambrose and Bob Bloomer

Bernie Abrams President’s Leadership Award

In recognition for continued outstanding contributions to ATOM on behalf of Cross Country and Track and Field in Michigan.

Bernie Abrams President's Leadership Award Recipients

2020-2021 Jan Gillette
2019-2020 Dennis Hodges
2018-2019 Dan Millhisler
2017-2018 Jim Gillis
2015-2016 Jill Sandro
2014-2015 Mickey Turchek and Mark Uyl (MHSAA)
2013-2014 Darlene Barber
2012-2013 Dan Johnson
2011-2012 Lynn Kettlehut
2010-2011 George Babcock
2009-2010 George Kniola
2008-2009 Lyle Berry
2007-2008 John Meyer
2006-2007 Geri Jackson
2005-2006 Blake Hagman
2004-2005 Lew Clingman
2003-2004 Rudy Godefroidt and Phil Bedford
2002-2003 Wayne and Deb McDonald
2001-2002 Brian Macomber
2000-2001 Charlie and Jan Janke
1998-1999 Nate Hampton
1997-1998 Ken Myllyla
1996-1997 Bill Mick
1995-1996 Tom Eschmann
1994-1995 Jack Roberts

Art Jevert – Bruce Jacob Distinguished Service Award**

Awarded to an individual who has made a signigicant contribution to Track and Field and/or Cross Country in the State of Michigan through their direct or indirect involvement in the sport. This individual may or may not be a member of ATOM.

Art Jevert - Bruce Jacob Distinguished Service Award Recipients

2020-2021 Dan Dean
2019-2020 Randy Williams, Tony Misfud
2018-2019 John Greathouse
2017-2018 Kim Spalsbury
2015-2016 Dennis Hodges, Tom Micallef and Brandon Jiles
2014-2015 Larry Freeman, Mike Wolf and Paul Matson
2013-2014 Bernie Mulder, Rudy Godefroidt and Jill Sandro
2012-2013 Fred Smith, Dale Scheerhorn, Robert Glenn and Chris King
2011-2012 Don Foreman, Jim Loria and John VanWinkle
2010-2011 Mark Uhl, Jim Sullivan and Dennis Whitehead
2009-2010 Sylvester Collins. Bob Fulcher and Hugh Matson
2008-2009 Jerry Cerrula, Ed Gabrys and Bill Johnson
2007-2008 Harvey Weaver, Gus Hughes and Tom Eschmann
2006-2007 Jim Gillis, Ken Seidenwand, Ed Carlton and Das Campbell
2005-2006 Jim Gibbons and Pat O’Reilly
2004-2005 Fletcher Lewis and Lorenda Jonas
2003-2004 Mike Henry and Jim Devoe
2002-2003 Doug Kelly and Lew Clingman
2001-2002 Doug Steward and Bev Eckman
2000-2001 Jim Cleverly, Jan Gillette, Art Gillespie, Jeff Hollobaugh, Jim Long and Brian Macomber
1999-2000 Eldon Dean, Jim Murray, Duane Raffin and Ed Skrelunas
1998-1999 Bernie Abrams, Tom Kearney, Brian Mckenna, Geri Jackson and Michelle Dziubinski
1997-1998 Lee Averill, Judy Hagman, George Kniola and Lou Miramonti
1996-1997 George Babcock
1995-1996 Jack Arnold, Lafayette Evans, John Fundukian, Dale Kutchey, Paul Morgan, Herb Quade and Tom Truscott
1994-1995 Nate Hampton, Len Hoyes, Chuck Janke, Wayne McDonald, Bill Podoll and Gordon Spencer
1993-1994 Kermit Ambrose, Norb Bader, Blake Hagman and Kathy Hutfilz

ATOM Special Appreciation Award**

Awarded to an individual or organization who has demonstrated outstanding and unselfish support to the men and women’s Track and Field and/or Cross Country programs, ATOM, the MHSAA, the parents and the betterment of athletics in the State of Michigan.

ATOM Special Appreciation Award Recipients

2020-2021 Walt Drenth
2019-2020 Andy Marsh
2018-2019 ChampionshipChip Sport Timers
2017-2018 Superior Timing, Marquette, MI
2015-2016 Blue Star Sportswear
2014-2015 Chris Choryan and Marvin Freeman (ETC Printing) and Don Passenger (Michiana Timing)
2013-2014 Dan Ebright
2012-2013 Wayne & Debbie McDonald, Aquinas College and Jan & Cecil Burch
2011-2012 Grand Rapids Public Schools
2010-2011 Doug and Laura Kelly
2009-2010 MITCA
2008-2009 Jackson High School
2007-2008 M.C. Sports
2006-2007 Lorenda Jonas, Secretary, Tom Eschmann, ATOM Newsletter and George Babcock, ATOM Treasurer and Regional Rep.
2005-2006 Eric Zemper, USATF
2004-2005 Michigan International Speedway
2000-2001 Al Owens, USA Olympic Trials Discus Official

Past President’s Service Award – New President’s Gavel

There is no criteria for this award.

Past President's Service Award - New President's Gavel Recipients

2019 Gordie Richardson
2018 Mike VanDyke
2016 Lew Clingman
2015 Lynn Ketelhut
2014 Ron Buchanan
2013 John Greathouse
2012 Lynn Kettlehut
2011 Dan Johnson
2010 Dennis Hodges
2009 Lyle Berry
2008 Doug Kelly
2007 Jan Burch
2006 Lew Clingman
2005 Mike Henry
2004 Cecil Burch
2003 Jim Gillis
2002 Darlene Barber
2001 Jill Baker
2000 vacant
1999 Lew Clingman
1998 Rudy Godefroidt
1997 Phil Bedford
1996 Geri Jackson
1995 Bernie Abrams
1994 Dale Kutchey
1993 Kathy Hutfilz
1992 Wayne McDonald
1991 Brian Mckenna
1990 Tom Kearney
1989 Mike Henry
1988 Blake Hagman
1987 Bob Bloomer

ATOM Membership Year Awards

5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 year award for ATOM members.

ATOM Membership Year Award Recipients

List forthcoming

Use the form below to nominate an individual or individuals for any of these awards. If you prefer to download and print a paper copy, you can download the form here.