UMPRIES AWARDS

Every year, Baseball Alberta and the Umpire Committee honors umpires within Baseball Alberta who have contributed in a positive way to making the game of baseball in Alberta great.  These are the specific awards for umpires who have all contributed their time and effort to baseball. These awards are presented annually at the Baseball Alberta Annual Awards Banquet as well as the Level 4/5 Super Clinic Banquet.

Umpire Hall of Fame

Presented annually to an individual(s) who fulfills the following criteria; has demonstrated loyalty and dedication to the umpiring program in Alberta; has assisted in the development and education of fellow umpires; has demonstrated leadership in his/her umpiring community; has provided encouragement, support and opportunity thereby fostering growth in fellow umpires and in the Baseball Alberta Umpire Program.

 

Murray Service Umpire of the Year

This award is based on the ability and commitment of Alberta umpires that are entering the National program.

  • Must be Nationally Certified (ie - Level, 3, Level, 4 or Level 5).
  • Must be capable of umpiring all levels of baseball within the province.
  • Must have show a willingness to improve their skills, thereby giving the teams and organizations a top quality official for their events.
  • Must have contributed to the umpire programs through any of the following: mentorship, instructing, assigning games, provincial representation regionally and/or nationally, or in assisting the Umpires Committee with programs that will benefit the umpires in Alberta.

Junior Umpire of the Year

Presented annually to a promising young umpire whose age does not exceed 25 years, who has attained a minimum NUCP Level 2 certification, has displayed dedication, a willingness to learn and improve their skills as a baseball official throughout the course of the year.

 

Steve Bluett Hero Award

Presented annually to an umpire who, through both word and action, demonstrates some or all of the characteristics of our dear friend, Steve Bluett: courage and tenacity in the face of adversity, an ability to motivate and inspire, a commitment to self-improvement, resiliency, grace and generosity.

Distinguished Service Award

Presented annually to an umpire who has demonstrated a lengthy (minimum 20 years), dedicated, loyal, and respected service as an active umpire in Alberta.

 

Umpire Leadership Award

Every successful umpire has someone who takes the lead to push things forward, puts in the time and that see them through to completion.  People that are the backbone of any organization and truly lead us forward.

Over the years, there have been a number of people in our organization that have put in the blood, sweat and tears that it takes to keep our programs running smoothly and efficiently.  Not to mention continuously trying to improve upon existing programs and creating new programs.

With that in mind, this award will be presented to the umpire that has provided outstanding leadership within the Baseball Alberta umpiring programs in order to celebrate the accomplishments of the recipient and acknowledge the commitment that they have made to improve our umpiring programs through the years.

This award is presented to the umpire that has provided outstanding leadership within Baseball Alberta umpiring programs in order to celebrate the accomplishments of the recipient and acknowledge the commitment that they have made to improve our umpiring programs through the years.