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Ronald W. Plassman Gold Standard Award
Established in 2021, the Ronald W. Plassman Gold Standard Award is presented annually each fall to deserving athletes, coaches, and program supporters who demonstrate gold standard values lived out by the actions and support of Ron Plassman (1940-2022). These include excellence on the field of play, sportsmanship, leadership, and championing the sport of goalball.
Ron Plassman was a passionate champion of goalball, adaptive sports, and the Paralympic movement. Ron’s passionate support, specifically for goalball athletes, led to the creation of the Goalball Center of Excellence in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the first training site of its kind in the United States and now the home of the USA Men’s and Women’s Goalball resident training program.
Selection Criteria
Honors an athlete, coach, or program supporter
Recognizes values of sportsmanship and leadership, on and off the court
Demonstrates significant contributions to the sport of goalball
Champions the sport of goalball to support education and increase awareness of the Paralympic Movement
Restrictions
Honorees may only be named the recipient once every five years
One honoree annually (committee can make exceptions)
