The René Marleau Award for Official of the Year is presented to an official who has displayed sustained leadership within the officiating environment and demonstrated meaningful, long-term involvement at the club, regional, provincial or national level.

Nominees for the René Marleau Award for Official of the Year must demonstrate their leadership and commitment to officiating through the following criteria:

• Presents a positive public image of the role officiating plays in the sport of speed skating
• Supports and mentors other officials to ensure the continued development of the officiating system
• Contributes to innovation or development of the officiating role by presenting courses and clinics, writing publications or sitting on committees
• Recruits participants or volunteers to the sport of speed skating

To be considered for the René Marleau Award for Official of the Year, officials must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Apprentice National certification status or higher
• Minimum of five years experience as an official

Individuals may only receive the René Marleau Award for Official of the Year once throughout their career. A maximum of one winner will be selected for the award in a given year.