The JVA AthLeader Award selects male and female indoor and beach junior volleyball athletes who exemplify academic excellence, leadership, responsibility, and selflessness

As an organization committed to the growth and development of junior volleyball, we value the commitment and achievement of our JVA athletes. This award recognizes the top JVA member club players in the nation for outstanding achievement outside of the volleyball court in the 15s-18s age divisions.

Eligibility

Players graduating High School in 2027, 2026, 2025, and 2024 are eligible for nomination by a JVA Club Director or Club Administrator. Nominees display leadership, responsibility, and success in extracurricular activities (i.e. volunteer work, honor roll, class officer, musical achievements, etc). Nominations will require the player’s name, club, team, and a list of accolades earned outside of the volleyball court. Limit 3 female athletes per age division per club and 3 male athletes per age division per club.

Nomination Period

Nominations will be accepted April 1-April 26, 2024.

Selection Process

Awardees will be chosen by the JVA Awards Committee and announced in May 2024.

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