North Central Washington

Sports Awards

Wenatchee North Rotary
North Central Washington
DON ELLISTON PRESIDENT'S AWARD

Since the beginning in 1971, Wenatchee North Rotary has presented a President's Award to honor individuals for outstanding contributions to North Central Washington athletics. It has evolved to include volunteers who may have put in many years as contributors to NCW sports. In 2011, the award was renamed "Don Elliston President's Award" in honor of "The Father of the Sports Awards". Don Elliston presented the first award at the inaugural Sports Awards banquet.
2017
Bruce Bennett Efforts as Wenatchee Valley sports historian, publisher of the weekly Bruce Report detailing WVC and WHS athletics, and 17 years as AppleSox official scorekeeper and statistician.
2016
Chris Griffiths Commitment to youth while coaching multiple Chelan Middle School girls sports for 42 years
2015
John Kalahar More than 40 years as a NCW athletics organizer and coach.
2014
No award
2013
Bill 'Alex' Alexander Longtime Bridgeport and Quincy coach, athletic director and founder of small school prep all-state football games.
2012
Roger Barnhart 54 years as a dedicated coach, organizer and promoter of tennis.
2011
Shaun Koos 20 years overseeing the Apple Blossom Run and inspiring youth Nordic skiers.
2010
Wes Crossley More than 32 years as Chelan and NCW umpire, referee and coach.
2009
Steve Oeck Many years of broadcasting WVC & Eastmont games.
2008
Don Seabrook 25 years of inspirational NCW sports photography.
2007
Duane Biggar 37 years involvement with Waterville & NCW athletics.
2006
Steve Talbot Positive involvement in youth basketball and tennis.
2005
Gary Mitchell Integral involvement in the Sterling Softball Complex.
2004
Betty Fager 50 years of working for the betterment of local tennis.
2003
Bruce Campbell 30 years as coach & athletic director.
2002
Dan White Dedication to coaching & youth sports.
2001
No award
2000
John Gordon AAU volleyball & positive impact on students.
1999
Buell Hawkins Enthusiastic support of wrestling & youth sports.
1998
Ken Ackland Service as a WAHA board member, coach & manager.
1997
Jeff Mertes Service to Sports Awards and youth coaching.
1996
Phil & Kay Blakney AAU basketball, both youth sports coaching.
1995
Jack & Jeanne Davisson Barracuda Swim Team coaching & management.
1994
Terry Valdez Youth & high school tennis coaching.
1993
Sandy Cooprider Many years as WVC coach & youth sports coach.
1992
Bob Eller Years as athletic director & coach.
1991
Salomon Mendoza Organizer of the Chelan Soccer League.
1990
Bruce Lane Dedicated youth hockey coaching.
1989
Roy Snodgrass Years as youth baseball coach, unselfish contributions.
1988
Frank & Jill Kuntz Many contributions to community youth.
1987
Larry Schreck Positive influence on athletes as coach.
1986
Jim Haglund Tireless giving of support to athletes.
1985
Nick Babcock Journalism and sports event coverage.
1984
Paul Pugh Leadership in youth activities.
1983
Jim Wade Contributions to Sports Awards & youth.
1982
No award
1981
Dick Pieper Sports editor & promotion of athletics.
1980
Don Elliston Sports Awards founder.
1979
Ron & Wayne Doane Service to Cashmere sports programs.
1978
Jim & Pat Parker Long-time youth sports volunteers.
1977
Jim Adamson Contributor to the betterment of athletics.
1976
Dr. Phil Davenport Volunteer medical service to athletes & youth coaching.
1975
Doc Conway Positive influence as a high school coach.
1974
Lee Bofto High school coaching excellence.
1973
Russ Brantner High school coaching & positive influence.
1972
Bob Woodworth High school coaching & positive influence.
1971
Craig Skeesick Athletic performance & sportsmanship.
Lee Bofto High school coaching & positive influence.