Distinguished Service Award Recipients

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

2024

Darrell Cooper
The Game

Taylor Talbot
The Game

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