Eastern Deaf Women's Bowling Assoication

GUIDELINES

EDWBA HALL OF FAME AND AWARDS GUIDELINE

1. Leadership
   The purpose is to recognize and honor a deserving EDWBA member who has served well in the EDWBA tournaments. Service can include, but not be limited to team captain, Executive Committee member, committee member, host city committee and any contribtions made to EDWBA. She will be awarded a plaque and a brass card (lifetime pass) for free entry to the ballroom.
2. Achievement in Bowling
   The purpose is to recognize and honor a worthy EDWBA member for her outstanding feats, such as outstanding bowling scores and exemplary sportsmanship during the EDWBA tournaments. She will be awarded a plaque and a brass card (lifetime pass) for free entry to the ballroom.
3. Special Awards
   a. Bowler of the Year- to recognize as EDWBA member for a scratch score of 275 or over, a scratch score of 700 or over (3 game series) during the past year in any WIBC sanctioned league or tournament and/or a champion within three (3) tournaments. She will be awarded a plaque.
   b. Recognition- to recognize any bowlers who have attended EDWBA tournaments for 15, 20 or 25 years consecutively. These bowlers will be given a pin.
   c. Recognition- to recognize bowlers who have attended EDWBA tournament for 25, 30, 35 or 40 years consecutively. Each will be given a pin and a plaque.

1. The EDWBA President shall coordinate the EDWBA Hall of Fame and Special Awards program.
2. The voting committee shall consist of the Executive Committee and five (5) electors chosen by the President with Executive Committee’s approval. The electors must be EDWBA members who have participated in the EDWBA tournaments for at least 5 years.
3. The President shall review records and compile lists of leadership qualities and outstanding scores/achievements of any possible EDWBA candidates considered worthy of these honors with the Secretary/Treasurer annually.
4. A list of all candidates and their bowling profiles shall be mailed or e-mailed to the voting committee by October first (1st) before the next tournament.
5. All votes shall be returned by mail or e-mail to the EDWBA President within 15 days after the list has been received.
6. A candidate for Leadership shall be elected at the discretion of the Executive Committee.
7. A candidate for Achievement in Bowling shall be elected annually.
8. A candidate for Bowler of the Year shall be elected by the Executive Committee.