Distinguished Service Award Recipients

Bettering the Game of Baseball in Alabama through Dedication Endless Commitment and Unheralded Achievement

2024

Darrell Cooper
ALABCA President / Albertville High School

Taylor Talbot
ALABCA Board / Committee / Cedar Bluff HS

2023

Darrell Blevins
ALABCA Board and Committee Member / Coastal Alabama-South Community College

2022

Phil Stillwell
The Game

2021

Shannon Collins
ScreenTech

2020 

Dr. Jack Hawkins Jr 
Troy University / ALABCA Supporter

2019

Lou Thornton
ALABCA Speaker / Supporter

Sandy Jones
Dixie Baseball

2018

Herbert Reeves
Troy University / All-Star Event Supporter

Walter Atkins
Professional Scout

2017

Joe Mason
Professional Scout

2016

Joe Elliott, Jr.
Bibb County American Legion

2015

Lee Gann
ALABCA Board Member/Awards Director
Mountain Brook High School

2014

J.T Cooper
High School Umpire

2013

Dick Steed
Birmingham East-West All-Star Game Organizer / Shades Valley High School

2012

Greg Brewer
Alabama High School Athletic Association

2011

Terry Collins
ScreenTech Owner / Dothan High School

Dr. Charles Richards
High School Umpire & Booking Agent

2010

Barry Dean
Alabama Baseball Coaches Association

2009

Jerry Belk
Tuscaloosa American Legion and Parks & Recreation

2008

Skip Bundy
Tampa Bay Devil Rays

2007

Judy Harvey
East-West All-Stars

2006

Dr. James Andrews
Orthopedic Surgeon

2005

Richard Davis
East-West All-Stars

2004

Dan Washburn
Alabama High School Athletic Association

Ronald Weathers
Birmingham News Sports Writer

2003

Simpson Pepper
East-West All-Stars

2002

Perry Butler
Retired High School Umpire
Current State Umpire Clinician & Evaluator

2001

Owen Butts
High School & College Umpire and Clinician

2000

Dean Chitwood
CEO/Owner of Milo’s Hamburger’s

1999

Ron Ingram
Birmingham News Sports Writer

1998

Robert Proctor
Founder of the ALABCA (1995)
Former Prattville High School Asst. Coach