Jim Machacek is the founding member of the Northfield Hockey Association. He has been a longtime supporter and contributor to youth hockey in Northfield.
The Jim Machacek Award is presented annually to an individual or organization to recognize dedication in promoting youth hockey in Northfield. All NHA members are encouraged to nominate someone they believe stands out as committed in the Northfield Hockey Association. The nominee can be a coach or volunteer who has made a difference in a young player’s hockey world, or someone who has supported the NHA through monetary donations.
Julian Transgrud
Chris & Craig Valek
John McNamara
Perry Kruse
Tip Enebak
Dick Simon
Tom Zwiers
Tom Picha
Cloud Family
Sandy Saari
Cheryl Buck
Hal Gargrave
VFW of Northfield
Donavon Pautzke (Malt-O-Meal Co.)
Don Pavek
The Heinen Family
Tom Reller
Jack Lloyd
Dave Docken
Ken Schonning
Pete Jirik
Mike O'Donnell
Fairway Foods
Donna Scofield
Dennis Randolph
Les Ferris
Jim Rezac
The Blaisdell Family
Steve Schmidt
The Darrell Cloud Family
VFW
Skip Ruppe
College City Beverage, Inc.