Florida Region of USA Volleyball
Florida Region of USA Volleyball to Award $148,000 in Scholarships
At the milestone 25th Annual Awards Ceremony, the Florida Region of USA Volleyball will award $148,000 in scholarships to high school seniors across the Region.
Eustis, FL –March 30, 2026 – The Florida Region of USA Volleyball celebrates the dedication and commitment demonstrated by its student-athlete members both on the volleyball court and in the classroom. Since 2007, the Florida Region has proudly supported deserving high school seniors as they transition to college and continue their educational goals.
This year, the Florida Region is honored to award thirty (30) scholarships, ranging from $4,000 – $16,000, to high school seniors that are in good standing with the organization at the upcoming 2026 Florida Region Awards Ceremony. The ceremony will be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL on April 23rd, 2026 at 6:30 PM EST alongside the 2026 ASICS Florida Volleyball Challenge tournament.
Since launching the scholarship program in 2007, the Florida Region has awarded scholarships to 334 student-athletes. By 2026, the total amount awarded will reach $1,155,100! The Norelli Family Foundation continues to match all legacy scholarships, creating four-year renewable scholarships for recipients.
Below is a list of the 2026 Scholarship Recipients (in alphabetical order):
Adleigh Schwier (Okeechobee, FL) – Upontop Volleyball Academy, Inc
Adriana Heinrichs (Cudjoe Key, FL) – Southernmost Volleyball Club
Ashley Crick (St. Johns, FL) – JJVA
Ava Zalta (Land O Lakes, FL) – OTVA Volleyball Academy
Bella Johns (Lake Butler, FL) – PSVA Volleyball Academy
Daniela Garrido (Wellington, FL) – Wellington Volleyball Academy
Daniela Staton (Delray Beach, FL) – Boomers Volleyball Academy
Danna Gomez (Newberry, FL) – RADD Elite
Diego Requena (Doral, FL) – Miami United Volleyball
Elle Smith (St. Petersburg, FL) – St. Pete Volleyball Club
Emily McCrea (Orange Park, FL) – Bubbles United Volleyball Academy
Evelyn Hammer (Winter Park, FL) – Winter Park Volleyball Club
Grace Kovach (Seffner, FL) – Florida Elite Volleyball Academy
Grace Lovell (Jupiter, FL) – Upontop Volleyball Academy Inc
Hanna Hall (Punta Gorda, FL)
Hannah Williams (Lady Lake, FL) – Ocala Power United Volleyball
Isabella Cox (Parkland, FL) – Tribe Volleyball
Jayden Roberts (St. Augustine, FL) – Jacksonville Skyline Volleyball
Jenna Cuadra (Miami, FL) – Tribe Volleyball
Jordan Tyler (Minneola , FL) – American Athletic Club
Leah Richason (Seminole, FL) – St. Pete Volleyball Club
Lia Gonzalez (Miami, FL) – Miami Volleyball Academy
Lilly Kirby (Casselberry , FL) – Winter Park Volleyball Club
Macy McAmis (Jupiter, FL) – Jupiter Volleyball Club
Parker Provance (Naples, FL) – USA South Volleyball
Peyton Douglas (Lithia, FL) – OTVA Volleyball Academy
Peyton Garrick (Naples, FL) – USA South Volleyball
Remington Foos (Ft. Myers, FL) – USA South Volleyball
Sophia Ierulli (Bradenton, FL) – Elite Sports
Yasmin Dias Tonon (Boca Raton, FL) – Tribe Volleyball
Note: Scholarship recipients will find out which scholarship they have been awarded during the awards ceremony in Orlando.
The Florida Region of USA Volleyball would like to thank the following individuals and organizations for their generous support of the Florida Region Scholarship Program:
- Norelli Family Foundation
- ASICS America
- BSN Sports
- Molten USA
- Rothman Orthopedics
- Smack Sportswear
- HUDL
- The SpikeNet
- Team Travel Source
- JVC Tournaments – Presented by AJ & Jennifer Joseph
- Ewalt Family Scholarship – Presented by Monica & Luke Ewalt
- Florida Region Commissioner’s – Presented by Mary Andrew
- Steve Bishop Leadership Scholarship – Presented by the Florida Region
- James Philips Founders – Presented by the Florida Region
- Bill Littell Memorial – Presented by the Florida Region
- Doug Handy Memorial – presented by SportWrench
- Ned Degroot Memorial – Presented by Em DeGroot, Melissa Batz, & Paige Murtagh
- Kevin Schar Memorial – Presented by JVC Tournaments
- Mark Foster Memorial – Presented by Kim Foster
Kurt Esser, Executive Director & President of the Florida Region, shared his excitement, saying, “On behalf of the staff and the board of directors for the Florida Region it is an honor to recognize these scholarship recipients. They represent the best of the best in our region. Additionally, they are our future community leaders, and we are excited to watch them progress through their next steps in life. We have had many scholarship recipients go on to contribute to the sport of volleyball, but we have had so many more do great things in their community.
We could not sustain this scholarship program without the support of our corporate partners especially the Norelli Family Foundation. Thank you to all who support these scholarships. We look forward to a wonderful 25th anniversary celebration!”
2026 Florida Region Awards Ceremony tickets are open for purchase as single tickets or tables of eight. Limited seating is available and fills up quickly! Tickets can be purchased here:
About the Florida Region of USA Volleyball:
The Florida Region of USA Volleyball is a 501c3 non-profit that began operations in 1977 and was officially incorporated in 1982 to promote the sport of volleyball and to create competitive playing opportunities for volleyball enthusiasts of all ages throughout the State of Florida. The Florida Region is one of the 40 regional volleyball associations under the umbrella of USA Volleyball and currently serves over 22,000 members. Indoor, outdoor, and para programming is available for adults, juniors, coaches and officials. The Florida Region of USA Volleyball is headquartered in Eustis, FL. Since 2007, the Florida Region has been able to award a total of over $1 million to 334 student-athletes through the Florida Region Scholarship Program. Additional information on the Florida Region can be found at: www.FloridaVolleyball.org
For additional information contact:
Amanda Barnard, Program & Member Services Manager
Florida Region of USA Volleyball, Inc.
- (352) 742-0080
- [email protected]