Key Takeaways
- The 2025 Annual Awards recognize individuals and clubs that have made a significant impact on the game of field hockey in the United States.
- The award winners include Kim Carney (Grow the Game Award), Wes Boersma (National Coach Award), Katelyn Makovec (National Umpire Award), AGH Field Hockey (National Club of the Year Award), and Margaretha "Gretta" Ehret (Humanitarian Award).
- The awards honor individuals and clubs that have demonstrated excellence, sportsmanship, and a commitment to growing the game of field hockey.
- The winners will be recognized and honored on USA Field Hockey’s website over the next few weeks.
Introduction to the 2025 Annual Awards
The USA Field Hockey Association has announced the winners of the 2025 Annual Awards, which recognize and celebrate individuals and clubs that have made a significant and lasting impact on the game of field hockey in the United States. The awards honor those who have demonstrated excellence, sportsmanship, and a commitment to growing the game of field hockey. The winners were selected through a voting process, and the USA Field Hockey Association would like to thank all those who took the time to participate.
The Grow the Game Award
The USA Field Hockey Grow the Game Award is presented to a USA Field Hockey Member who has helped lay a foundation, build a lasting program, and impacted their community through field hockey. This year’s winner, Kim Carney, has provided opportunities to countless field hockey players in their region that would not exist without their efforts. The Grow the Game Award is an important recognition of the hard work and dedication that individuals like Kim Carney have put into growing the game of field hockey in their communities.
The National Coach Award
The USA Field Hockey National Coach Award is presented to a USA Field Hockey Coach Member who exemplifies the values of sportsmanship, fair play, and healthy competition. This year’s winner, Wes Boersma, is dedicated to their craft and works tirelessly to make their players, fellow coaches, and the field hockey community better. The National Coach Award is a testament to the importance of coaching in the development of field hockey players and the sport as a whole.
The National Umpire Award
The USA Field Hockey National Umpire Award is presented to a USA Field Hockey Umpire Member who has shown integrity and love of the game on and off the field of play. This year’s winner, Katelyn Makovec, has treated players, coaches, and fans with respect while enforcing the rules and keeping the game safe and fair. The National Umpire Award recognizes the crucial role that umpires play in ensuring the integrity and safety of the game.
The National Club of the Year Award
The USA Field Hockey National Club of the Year Award is presented to the USA Field Hockey Member Club that has excelled on and off the field of play. This year’s winner, AGH Field Hockey, has demonstrated skills on the pitch that are recognized by their peers and fans, but equally important, they have shown their passion for hockey and sportsmanship off the pitch. The National Club of the Year Award honors clubs that have used field hockey to make an impression on the lives of others and bring opportunity to their community.
The Humanitarian Award
The USA Field Hockey Humanitarian Award is presented to an individual who has transcended the game of field hockey and achieved something inspirational to us all. This year’s winner, Margaretha "Gretta" Ehret, is being recognized posthumously for her contributions to the sport and her community. The Humanitarian Award is a testament to the impact that field hockey can have on individuals and communities, and the ways in which the sport can be used to make a positive difference in the world.
Conclusion and Recognition
Each of the 2025 Annual Award winners will be recognized and honored on USA Field Hockey’s website over the next few weeks. The USA Field Hockey Association would like to extend its congratulations to all of the winners, and thank them for their contributions to the sport of field hockey. The awards are a celebration of the hard work, dedication, and passion that individuals and clubs have brought to the game, and serve as an inspiration to others to get involved and make a difference in their communities.