Nominations Open: 2024 Jeff Sauer Award

Welcome Wisconsin high school hockey players and coaches.

The Jeff Sauer Award is awarded based on a candidate’s level of community service, volunteerism, good citizenship and academic performance.

Click here to apply/nominate your player

Application forms are due by 11:59pm on Sunday, February 4, 2023.

Eligibility Requirements

1. The award is available to both male and female nominees who live and play high school hockey in Wisconsin.

2. Nominee must be a member of their high school's hockey team (varsity or junior varsity Level)

3. Applications must be submitted by February 1st, 2021 at Midnight (Central Time)

Instructions

Before beginning the application, be sure you have completed copies of

1. Nominee's personal essay (required, 3 pages maximum),

2. Coach's letter of recommendation (required),

3. A second letter of recommendation (required), and

4. An optional third letter of recommendation

ready to upload in PDF, Microsoft Word, or Google Doc format. Other formats will not be accepted. Please include the nominee's last name and first initial in the file name.

For example:

• SmithC_PersonalEssay.docx

• SmithC_CoachLetter.pdf

Selection Criteria

Personal Essays (by the nominated player) and recommendation letters should

describe the nominee's achievements in the following areas:

1. As an athlete and teammate:

   • Leadership and sportsmanship

   • Relationships with teammates, coaches and staff

2. As a positive force in the community:

   • Leadership in the community

   • Activities and organizations as well as time dedicated to community and volunteer services

   • Names of charities founded or served (if applicable)

   • Academic standing