Distinguished Service Award Selection Guidelines
1. A worthy candidate shall have:
a. Exhibited good moral and ethical character, as judged by acceptable societal standards.
b. Demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities.
c. Demonstrated a high quality of citizenship, within the local AHSAA association,
district and state.
d. Demonstrated a level of achievement or service which stands out from the ordinary.
e. Achieved honors and recognition which are a credit to that individual’s local association and to the Alabama High School Athletic Association.
f. Provided service above the norm to the member schools of the AHSAA.
g. A minimum of 30 years service in any combination of AHSAA sports officiating.
2012 Winners
Stan Dixon 37
Greg England 41
Jeff Hilyer 32
Dennis Larkins 30
Harold Miller 35
Harry Shiver 33
Wilbur Terrell 41
Dana Wallace 30
Jethro Wilson 38
Malon Wilson 34
2011 Winners
Davis Bazzell 31
Larry Grissom 37
Eunice Knight 33
Bobby Cooper 41
Hob Armstrong 31
Max Bowdoin 54
Chuck Mason 33
Ollie Mingo 38
Ernest Shears 34
2010 Winners
Mr. Ken Corbin 38
Mr. Ray Gargus 30
Ms. Irene Antone 32
Dr. Joe Manjone 31
Mr. Ralph Muskett 34
Mr. David Ray 41
Mr. Vincent Ellison 31
Mr. Sidney James 34
Ms. Deb Lipscomb 35
2009 Winners
Mr. George Evans 41
Mr. Joe Howard 30
Mr. Ken Jones 33
Mr. W. J. Maye 44
Mr. Bob Merrill 30
Mr. Arnold Russell 51
Mr. Jim Sciple 37
Mr. Don Stanford 40
2008 Winners
Mr. Tom Amick 35
Mr. Avon Bosarge 39
Mr. Carl Davis 42
Mr. Craig Kelley 32
Ms. Pat Martin 36
Mr. Charles McKinney 33
Mr. Johnny Robertson 36
Mr. Wilmer Sigler 40
2007 Winners
Mr. John Akins 39
Mr. Owen Butts 31
Ms. Anna Ellison 30
Mr. Bob Lee 33
Mr. Cecil Leonard 30
Mr. Harvel Owens 33
2006 Winners
Ms. Cheryl Smith 37
Mr. Ronnie Burns 35
Mr. Ronnie Garner 35
Mr. Eddie Newton, Jr. 31
Mr. Bubba Roberts 32
Mr. Dale Arnette 30
2005 Winners
Mr. Bob Pannone 38
Mr. Ben Davis 34
Mr. Wayne Manord 35
Mr. Paul Greene 42
Mr. L. C. Greene 38
Mr. Auston Davis 33
2004 Winners
Mr. Robert F. Turk 32
Mr. Ralph J. Taylor 47
Mr. Don Bailey 36
Mr. Hoyt H. Painter 30
Mr. Ray D. Hope 31
Mr. Griff C. Crittenden 34
2003 Winners
Mr. L. Z. Johnson 32
Mr. Tony Duncan 30
Mr. James Morrow 40
Mr. Jerry Morrow 40
Mr. Terry Jinright 32
Dr. Apple Kridakorn 35
2002 Winners
Mr. Troy L. Sumner 35
Mr. Charles Burgess 30
Mr. Tom Foster 35
Mr. Pete Wilkins 33
2001 Winners
Mr. Tony Dumas 32
Mr. Marion “Mo” Price 30
Mr. Wilburn Perry 31
Mr. Irvin G. Rentz 40
2000 Winners
Mr. Bobby O. Perrigin 31
Mr. William B. Gary 33
Mr. James W. Byrd 34
Mr. Floyd Hambrick, Jr. 34
1999 Winners
Mr. L C. Brown 42
Mr. Billy W. Ferguson 32
Mr. Eddie M. Entrekin 34
Mr. Ronald E. Cook 30
1998 Winners
Mr. J D Cartwright 37
Mr. Melvin Grant 34
Mr. Hugh D. Gunter 38
Mr. Glenn Padgett 31
1997 Winners
Mr. Jack R. Burton 32
Mr. John E. Christy 34
Mr. James C. Crawford 31
Ms. Nancy B. Green 30
Mr. Mike Griffin 34
Mr. Lemuel Jones 31
1996 Winners
Mr. Bill Gaulden 33
Mr. Jon A. Ramsey 32
Mr. Luther L. Redden 31
Mr. Max Wilkes 31
1995 Winners
Mr. Perry L. Canada 39
Mr. William N. Jessie 35
Mr. William L. Smith 37
Mr. Bill M. Talbot 36
1994 Winners
Mr. J. C. Brewer 35
Mr. Fred H. Hughes 37
Mr. Herman W. Keeney 35
Mr. Manness M. Kirkland 36
Mr. Fred Thomas 38
Mr. Gaynes C. Waters 42
1993 Winners
Mr. Gene P. Adkison 36
Mr. Ormond Brown 36
Mr. Joe F. Fowler 36
Mr. Casimir P. Newdome 36
Mr. Johnny Purter 36
1992 Winners
Mr. James Stallworth 41
Mr. Willie Scoggins 42
Mr. Sam Short 42
Mr. Holley M. Stanley 40
1991 Winners
Mr. Ed Balzi 51
Mr. Wayne Boteler 49
Mr. Doc Blanchard 44
Mr. Glenn M. Hawkins 46
Mr. Scotty W. Sauers 45
1990 Winners
Mr. Bill H. Henderson 50