The Mark Karbowski 12th Player Award
The Western New England Chapter initiated the annual 12th
Player award in the early 1990’s to recognize a member who
exemplified extraordinary efforts to help his fellow officials and
the chapter. In 1996 the award was renamed the Mark
Karbowski 12th Player Award in recognition of Mark Karbowski
who passed away prematurely that year at the age of 46.
Mark Karbowski became a member of the EAIFO in 1985. Mark
was a charter member of the Western New England Chapter,
which was established in 1987, and he co-authored the Chapter’
s Constitution and By-Laws. Mark was an excellent football
official who rose to the Division I-AA ranks in 1992 as an Umpire
and was highly respected by both his fellow officials and
coaches. Mark was always willing to assist his fellow officials in
their personal growth and development as an official and he is
sorely missed. Mark was recognized for his leadership abilities
when he was elected to the Executive Committee of the Western
New England Chapter in 1989 and assumed the role of Chapter
President in 1991.
Previous recipients of this prestigious award are:
1994---Ted Tremblay, 1995---Mike Santarcangelo and Bill Mara,
1996---John and Pat Codey, 1997---Art Courtney,
1998---Mark Bulmer, 1999---Paul Barringer, 2000---Tom Heisey,
2001---Todd Boyd, 2002---Hilton Perez, Jr., 2003---Bob Brock,
2004---Tom Mawhinney and Joe Woitkoski,
2005---Ron Kumiega, 2006---Mark Zides, 2007---Chris Junjulas,
2008---Paul Hoole, 2009---Charlie Kalis, 2010---Tim Schmitt
The 2011 winner of the Mark Karbowski 12th Player Award of the
Western New England Chapter (Wne) of the Eastern Association
Intercollegiate Football Officials (Eaifo) is:
James F. Guinan of Lanesboro, Ma, who became a member of
the Eaifo Boston Chapter in 1975, was a charter member of the
Wne Chapter, which was formed in 1987, and was an active
ECAC and Big East football official. Jim currently is an Officiating
Evaluator for the NFL.
Though his efforts with chapter member's evaluations and his
assistance with instructional presentations on field mechanics,
Jim has exemplified extraordinary efforts to help officials better
understand rules interpretations and mechanics techniques.
Thank You Jim for your dedication and willingness to assist
Western New England Chapter officials in their personal growth
and development as an official.
C:\MyDocuments\Football\Wne\Banquet\12Player11.doc
November 16, 2011
The Western New England Chapter initiated the annual 12th
Player award in the early 1990’s to recognize a member who
exemplified extraordinary efforts to help his fellow officials and
the chapter. In 1996 the award was renamed the Mark
Karbowski 12th Player Award in recognition of Mark Karbowski
who passed away prematurely that year at the age of 46.
Mark Karbowski became a member of the EAIFO in 1985. Mark
was a charter member of the Western New England Chapter,
which was established in 1987, and he co-authored the Chapter’
s Constitution and By-Laws. Mark was an excellent football
official who rose to the Division I-AA ranks in 1992 as an Umpire
and was highly respected by both his fellow officials and
coaches. Mark was always willing to assist his fellow officials in
their personal growth and development as an official and he is
sorely missed. Mark was recognized for his leadership abilities
when he was elected to the Executive Committee of the Western
New England Chapter in 1989 and assumed the role of Chapter
President in 1991.
Previous recipients of this prestigious award are:
1994---Ted Tremblay, 1995---Mike Santarcangelo and Bill Mara,
1996---John and Pat Codey, 1997---Art Courtney,
1998---Mark Bulmer, 1999---Paul Barringer, 2000---Tom Heisey,
2001---Todd Boyd, 2002---Hilton Perez, Jr., 2003---Bob Brock,
2004---Tom Mawhinney and Joe Woitkoski,
2005---Ron Kumiega, 2006---Mark Zides, 2007---Chris Junjulas,
2008---Paul Hoole, 2009---Charlie Kalis, 2010---Tim Schmitt
The 2011 winner of the Mark Karbowski 12th Player Award of the
Western New England Chapter (Wne) of the Eastern Association
Intercollegiate Football Officials (Eaifo) is:
James F. Guinan of Lanesboro, Ma, who became a member of
the Eaifo Boston Chapter in 1975, was a charter member of the
Wne Chapter, which was formed in 1987, and was an active
ECAC and Big East football official. Jim currently is an Officiating
Evaluator for the NFL.
Though his efforts with chapter member's evaluations and his
assistance with instructional presentations on field mechanics,
Jim has exemplified extraordinary efforts to help officials better
understand rules interpretations and mechanics techniques.
Thank You Jim for your dedication and willingness to assist
Western New England Chapter officials in their personal growth
and development as an official.
C:\MyDocuments\Football\Wne\Banquet\12Player11.doc
November 16, 2011
Wne Chapter 2011 Annual Banquet Awards
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