HILTON HEAD, SC -- The Peach Belt Conference announced that women’s basketball official Desiree Dopson has won the inaugural 2025-26 Official of the Year Award at the league's annual awards dinner in Hilton Head on Tuesday night.

The Peach Belt Conference introduced this award in an effort to honor our officials, who are an integral piece of the Peach Belt Conference. The Official of the Year award recognizes an official who has excelled in their role during this year and has provided significant contributions to the betterment of officiating. 

Dopson has worked the NCAA Division II regional tournament three times, most recently in 2026. She has also been selected to work the NCAA DII Elite Eight twice and was most recently selected for the NCAA Division II National Championship game in 2026. She currently serves as the administrative assistant for the Basketball Officials of Metrolina (BOOM) High School Association where she leads the new officials training program, helping to recruit, develop and mentor the next generation of officials.