Award Information

The Recreation Program of the year award Powered by MLS Go shall be awarded to a recreation program that has performed above and beyond with the development of soccer at the grassroots level.

The deadline for submission is December 5th, 2025.
To be eligible for nomination, a program shall meet the following requirements:
  • Be an NJYS Member Club in good standing during the 2025-2026 seasonal year (e.g., Fall 2025) with recreational player and coach registrations.
  • Was an NJYS Member Club in good standing during the 2024-2025 seasonal year (e.g., Fall 2024 and/or Spring 2025) with recreational player and coach registrations.
  • 100% of its players are currently registered with NJYS and US Youth Soccer.
To complete this nomination, please have the following items ready:
  • Contact Information for the Nominee Program
  • Contact Information for the Nominator
  • A typed written nomination (see the form for details).
  • At least one (1), but no more than three (3) letters of recommendation.

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