FAIRFAX, VA – The legal team at BenGlassLaw has announced that Sydney Lojek is the recipient of the 2026 BenGlassLaw Referee and Umpire Leadership Scholarship. Lojek will receive $2,500 in financial support as she prepares to begin her studies at Northwestern University.
The scholarship is designed to celebrate students with referee experience who have applied that experience in innovative ways within a professional context. Lojek earned the award by stepping up to address the local soccer referee shortage, developing mentorship and leadership skills that have made a significant impact in her community.
Lojek is described as an exceptional young soccer referee whose story of determination and community service resonated with the BenGlassLaw team. The firm emphasizes that commitment to community and young athletes can profoundly shape a young person's professional trajectory.
Looking ahead, Lojek plans to continue officiating during her college career. She has already researched youth soccer leagues in Evanston, Illinois, and is eager to help a new generation of athletes build confidence on the field.
As an incoming college student, Lojek intends to balance continued community service with her pursuit of a professional degree. While she remains undecided on a major, she is exploring interests in economics, legal studies, and Northwestern's pre-medical track.
In conversations, Lojek demonstrates a strong community focus and a desire to stay involved in soccer while supporting other emerging athletes. "Refereeing has been such a huge part of my life that I cannot imagine simply stopping when I go to college," she said.
The personal injury and disability lawyers at BenGlassLaw extend their best wishes to Lojek as she begins her collegiate journey, confident that she will continue to be an asset to the communities she serves.
Ben Glass, the firm's founder, has spent over 51 years refereeing youth and high school soccer, officiating around 50 games per year. His experience has shaped his views on leadership, responsibility, and handling pressure. He mentors young referees and authored the book "YOU, A Teenage Soccer Referee" to provide practical advice from his decades on the field.
BenGlassLaw is a Northern Virginia-based law firm dedicated to helping individuals stand up to powerful insurance companies. With decades of experience in personal injury, auto accident, and long-term disability claims, the team fights to secure fair compensation and guide clients through complex legal processes.
