TOM BRENNAN AWARD: 

This award is named after Tom Brennan who was a fixture in the Portage Pop Warner program for over 14 years, where he served as equipment manager, coach, and ultimately President.  Tom eventually moved on to become the Insurance Coordinator for Northern Indiana Pop Warner where he served faithfully until he succumbed to cancer on July 6^th, 2004.  In all Tom spent more than 20 plus years as a volunteer with Pop Warner.  Since that year the “Tom Brennan Award” is given to an Association President who most exemplifies the dedication Tom had during his many years as President of the Portage Pop Warner program. 

The following are the past Tom Brennan Award winners:

CURTIS ZOOK VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD:

This award is named after Curtis Zook who was a fan, coach, and athletic supporter with all sports associated with the Laporte High School Slicers.  Even though Curt never caught a pass, shot a basket, or ran for a touchdown at Laporte High School, he was considered by many the greatest Slicer in history.  Curt graduated from Laporte High School in 1974.  Later he moved to Florida with his mother and eventually returned to Laporte in 2002.  Curt was a dedicated volunteer in all the sports he was involved in.  He assisted many of the coaches on the Laporte High School staff, was a girl’s softball coach, and was an honorary member of the Northern Indiana Pop Warner Board of Directors until an accident claimed his life on December 16^th, 2005.  In his honor the “Curtis Zook Volunteer of the Year Award” was established and awarded to that individual who unselfishly gives of his or her time and dedicates themselves to the principles of Pop Warner football. 

The following are the past Curtis Zook Volunteer of the Year Award winners: