As an organization committed to the growth and development of junior beach volleyball, we value the commitment and achievement of our JVA players and clubs. This award recognizes female beach athletes from JVA member clubs as the top junior beach athletes in their division. Athletes on the JVA Beach Watch List will be considered for the JVA Best in Beach Award, honoring the nation’s top female JVA beach athletes for outstanding achievement during the competitive beach season.
Eligibility
Players eligible for selection are in graduating classes 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029. Each JVA member club can nominate up to four female players per age division. The nomination must be submitted by a JVA Club Director member.
Nomination Period
May 1 – May 20, 2026
Selection Process
All eligible players nominated for the Beach Watch List will be selected.
Recognition
The Beach Watch List will be released on May 27. All honorees receive a one year subscription to Sand Recruits for $24.99 (82% discount), along with a certificate. Create your SandRecruits profile and join the top database trusted by college beach volleyball coaches nationwide. With a unique SR number, easy-to-share highlights, and national event listings, SandRecruits makes it simple for coaches to find you, follow your progress, and recruit you. If you’re serious about playing at the next level, this is your next step.
The JVA Best in Beach athletes will be selected and announced in early July, and then honored during the BVCA National Championships in Hermosa Beach, CA with a gift and award from JVA.
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