Class of 2027 nominations open to RIIL coaches, administrators, and game officials

Even Field® Honors

Even Field® Honors recognizes outstanding character and leadership in Rhode Island school sports. By celebrating examples of courage, resilience, integrity, and principled leadership, we shine a light on qualities that improve the youth sports experience.

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About the Program

Celebrating Character & Leadership in School Sports

Even Field® Honors recognizes Rhode Island high school and middle school student-athletes, teams, coaches, game officials, and others whose courage, resilience, integrity, and principled leadership elevate the game.

Nominations are submitted by RIIL coaches, administrators, and game officials. We honor each recipient at their school and produce a tribute video to celebrate and share the character-driven actions and admirable qualities that led to the award.

Meet the Honorees How it works Watch on YouTube
Our First Class

Meet the Class of 2026 honorees.

Fifteen student-athletes and coaches from across Rhode Island, in their own words and the words of the people who know them best.

Meet the Honorees
15

honorees, Class of 2026

  • Coach Stephanie Barlow receiving her Even Field Honors award in her school cafeteria
    Coach Stephanie Barlow is honored at Scituate High School.
  • Chuck Wilson addressing an audience as Colin Dorgan holds his Even Field Honors award
    Colin Dorgan holds his award as Chuck Wilson speaks to the school audience.
  • An Even Field Honors presentation in progress with the Even Field Honors and RIIL logo on the video screen
    An Even Field Honors presentation in progress.
What Honorees and Families Say

Recognition that reaches home.

“We are so grateful for the recognition (Honoree) has received from Even Field…the video brings to light what has been modeled and instilled… developing life-long values of integrity and commitment…This honor will resonate for (Honoree) and our family as we support (their) academic and athletic journey. We are eternally grateful and…can’t wait to see the next videos of student athletes around our region.”

The parent of an Honoree

“I am blown away at how beautiful this (video) is…It means so much to us. This really does showcase how encouragement means so much to our young athletes…not just personally, but to inspire others and offer support and kindness.”

The parent of an Honoree

“Thank you...It is amazing people like (Even Field) who truly make a difference and encourage people to continue doing good in this world.”

A 2026 Even Field® Honors recipient
How It Works

Simple to nominate,
meaningful to receive.

Submit a Nomination

RIIL coaches, administrators, and game officials complete the online nomination form for the Class of 2027.

Review Process

Even Field reviews every nomination against the program criteria: character, leadership, and integrity.

Honorees Selected

Honorees are selected and notified by Even Field, in partnership with the RIIL.

Honored at School

We honor each recipient at their school and produce a tribute video, shared on the Even Field YouTube channel and the Honorees page.

Who Can Be Honored

Qualities that don't show up
on a stat sheet.

01

Student-Athletes

Rhode Island high school and middle school student-athletes who show courage, resilience, integrity, and principled leadership on and off the field.

02

Coaches

Coaches who put character development alongside competitive achievement and model the values they teach.

03

Teams, Officials & Others

Teams, game officials, administrators, and others whose conduct elevates the game and inspires the best in us.

Who can nominate: only RIIL coaches, administrators, and game officials may submit a nomination. The current open cycle is the Class of 2027.

Submit a Nomination