Officially Human has partnered with Blue Valley Recreation Commission, it was announced today by Brenda Hilton, Founder & CEO of Officially Human, and Shane DeWald, Executive Director of Blue Valley Rec.
Brenda welcomed Blue Valley Rec by saying: “I’m excited to partner with Blue Valley Rec. This partnership with Shane and his team will allow them the opportunity to provide the Elevate Respect course to their 60K athletes and share with them and their families the importance of “humanizing” officials at the recreational level”.
Officially Human CEO Hilton currently works for a Division I collegiate athletic conference. She spent 11 years with the Summit League (formerly the Mid-Continent conference) and has 23+ years overall working in major collegiate officiating.
“Blue Valley Rec is excited to have Officially Human as a partner as we look to model positive sportsmanship in youth sports,” Blue Valley Rec Executive Director Shane DeWald said.
ABOUT OFFICIALLY HUMAN
Based in Lombard, IL, Officially Human was founded to restore respect to, and positive treatment of, sport officials through increased education and communication to all stakeholders (administrators, coaches, athletes, and fans.) Founded in 2019, Officially Human is the leader in addressing the growing crisis in officiating that touches every sport, official, and level of competition. Officially Human offers tailored solutions to athletic host organizations of all sizes that improve the stakeholder experience at each of their sporting competitions. The comprehensive solutions package includes digital education, awareness building, event host communication strategies, and organizational support in addressing poor fan behavior. To learn more about Officially Human, visit officiallyhuman.com.
ABOUT BLUE VALLEY REC
Formed in 1986 by a concerned citizen group to address the shortage of recreation opportunities in the area, Blue Valley Rec enriches lives and strengthens the spirit of community through clean, safe fun while championing community and personal growth through dynamic, lifelong experiences.
