The Fred P. Vicarel "Respect the Game Award" was first presented to 2005. According to our records, here are those who have received the award with the year it was presented:

Section 1:

Purpose. The purpose of The Fred Vicarel Respect the Game Award is to honor a member of the Youngstown District Football Officials Association, Incorporated who has made a profound and significant contribution to the success of the Association, and has served its promotion with distinction.

Section 2:

Eligibility. All Members of the Association in Good Standing are eligible to be nominated for and to receive the Award.

Section 3:

Nomination Process. Nominations shall be submitted in writing on The Association's Nomination Form and must be received by the Secretary/Treasurer no later than the end of the second business meeting of the year. The form is available on the Association's website and from the Secretary/Treasurer.

Section 4:

Selection Process. The selection committee shall be the Executive Committee, who shall determine from the submitted written nominations who will receive the award.

Section 5:

Exclusivity. There shall be only one (1) award winner per year.

Section 6:

Recognition. Award winners' names and the year awarded shall be posted on the Association's website along with the verbiage from Section 1 of this Article X.