2025 NASO Award Recipients
Gold Whistle Award
Debbie Primeaux Williamson
Dr. Debbie Primeaux Williamson, Pearland, Texas, is the Coordinator of Women’s Basketball Officials for the Atlantic Coast Conference, American Athletic Conference, Atlantic 10 Conference, Big East Conference, Big South Conference, Coastal Athletic Association, The Ivy League and the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. She served as NCAA Women’s Basketball Secretary-Rules Editor from 2006-14, NCAA National Coordinator of Women’s Basketball Officiating from 2011-14, as an NASO board member from 2015-19 and board chair in 2019.
Mel Narol Medallion Award
Southeastern Conference Football Officials Association (SECFOA)
SECFOA represents, educates, trains and celebrates football officiating for the Southeastern Conference. The group of over 100 individual officials joined NASO group membership the first season it was offered to college football groups prior to the 2011 season and 2025 will be 15th consecutive year for full NASO membership for the conference association. The group has been an annual attendee and supporter of the NASO Sports Officiating Summit.
Inspire Award
Patrick Kepp
Sgt. Patrick Kepp, Bethesda, Md., is a college football official and Montgomery County (Md.) Police Sergeant. He was struck Oct. 18, 2023, while on duty and attempting to deploy stop sticks during a chase of a teenage drunk driver going 110mph on I-270 near Washington D.C. After 10 surgeries and amputation of both legs, Kepp returned to law enforcement work and college football replay duties last year.
Don't Miss the Summit Experience!
Secure Your Spot Today
Don’t miss your chance to join industry leaders at the Sports Officiating Summit. Register now to gain valuable insights, network with top professionals, and advance your officiating career.