BOWERS CORNER TABLE SHUFFLEBOARD "SOL LIPKIN" AWARDS!!! (Click here to read about SOL LIPKIN History and Sol's HALL of FAME Induction) The "SOL LIPKIN AWARD" is described by John McDermott of The Shuffleboard Federation, as follows: "Regarding the Sol Lipkin award, we consider it the highest honor we can award someone. We do not accept nominations, and it is given less than annually, making it even more special." In 1992 SOL LIPKIN was given an award, which stated that an award was to be given in his honor. Sol then presented GEORGE and DONNA WILBER with the "first" "SOL LIPKIN AWARD". Both were presented at the 1992 NASC.  Winners of these awards, thusfar, include: Sol Lipkin in 1992 George & Donna Wilber in 1992  Don Valk in 1993 Bill Melton in 1996 Ron & Debbie Bowers in 2000 Hal Perry in 2000 Their respective plaques text and/or their history information follows: SOL LIPKIN - NOVEMBER 1992: (Click Here for History on Sol Lipkin) Sol Lipkin In appreciation for your promotion of the sport of shuffleboard and in recognition of more than sixty years of service. In the future, an award will be given to those who make extraordinary contributions to the advancement of the sport. It shall be known as the "SOL LIPKIN AWARD" November 12, 1992 GEORGE & DONNA WILBER - NOVEMBER 1992: THE BOARD TALK George & Donna Wilber For providing the spark that began the resurgence of the sport and for helping to maintain the momentum through your continued commitment, we proudly present the first "SOL LIPKIN AWARD" in recognition of your extraordinary contributions to the advancement of shuffleboard November 12, 1992 DON VALK - NOVEMBER 1993: (Click Here for History on Don Valk) Don Valk For your tireless and unselfish efforts in promoting the sport, and for the new standards of tournament excellence you helped to establish through the U.S. Open shuffleboard tournament, We proudly present the 1993 "SOL LIPKIN AWARD" in recognition of your extraordinary contributions to the advancement of shuffleboard. November 13, 1993 BILL MELTON - NOVEMBER 1996: (Click Here for History on Bill Melton and his Induction into the National Shuffleboard Hall of Fame!!) Bill Melton For being one of our sports greatest players, and, for realizing your responsibilities as such to give back to the game, and for never failing to do so, you are a champion in every sense of the word. We proudly present the 1996 "SOL LIPKIN AWARD" in recognition of your extraordinary contributions to the advancement of our sport. November 1, 1996 RON & DEBBIE BOWERS (left) - November 2000 (Click Here for Bowers' History) and HAL PERRY - November 2000 SOL LIPKIN AWARDS (center - Sol Lipkin Presents Awards)  (Click Here for Bowers/Perry Sol Lipkin Award Ceremony)   Sign My Guestbook (Click Here to Sign) View My Guestbook (Click Here to View) Email Ron Bowers Email Webmaster Back To Bowers' Corner Home Page BOWERS' CORNER Last updated:  02/03/2005 11:18:09 AM Background Border and Page Designed by Lynda French (Austin Shuffler)