This award is to recognize a NAFAŽ judge who shows dedication, knowledge, sportsmanship, and outstanding contribution to the sport. The award may be given to one judge in each racing year. To be eligible, the judge must be a current NAFAŽ judge at the approved level or higher. The judge must be in good standing with NAFAŽ and must have been a judge for at least five years at the time of nomination. A nomination may be made by any person in good standing with NAFAŽ. Each nominee may only be nominated by one person in each election. The Board of Directors will narrow the list of nominees to no more than five (5) finalists to submit to a delegate vote. Nominations shall be no more than 200 words, citing the contribution and outstanding qualities that make the candidate deserving of the award. Candidates cannot have previously won the award in the past five years. Nominations should be submitted via the NAFAŽ webpage or sent to the NAFAŽ mailing address. Submit nominations to NAFAŽ no earlier than June 1st and no later than July 31st of each year. A committee shall be appointed by the Board of Directors, and chaired by a member of the board. This committee will review the nominations and ensure they meet the above nomination criteria. The winning candidate will be the candidate who earns the most returned votes. Winners will be announced at the Annual General Meeting. To nominate for Judge of the Year: Nominations are open from June 1st to July 31st! Online: -   Complete NAFA's online nomination form - ONLY available June 1st through July 31st per NAFA Rulebook, Section 8.7