Awards & Recognition
Each year Badgerland Pride Softball likes to recognize the achievements of our community. Below are the awards given out and past award winners
Badgerland Pride Hall of Fame
PURPOSE
The purpose of the Badgerland Pride Softball League Hall of Fame is to provide a historical perspective and perpetuate the history of gay softball and the Badgerland Pride Softball League.
MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY
Anyone, living or deceased, who has been associated with Badgerland Pride Softball for a minimum of 7 years is eligible for nomination to the Hall Of Fame. This includes players, managers, coaches, scorekeepers, umpires, sponsors and fans. Nominees should have made significant contributions to the Badgerland Pride Softball League.
APPLICATIONS
Applications for Nominations to the Badgerland Pride Softball League Hall of Fame shall be submitted via the Hall of Fame Nomination online application, below, by July 15th of each year. Applications may be submitted by any person who is familiar with the candidate. The Badgerland Pride Softball League Secretary along with the living members of the Hall of Fame Committee will prepare a ballot with the names of all nominees and will submit the ballot to the voting members within 30 days of the deadline for nominations.
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Voting members will have 30 days from the date the ballots are distributed to return them to the Secretary of Badgerland Softball League. The voting member may vote for as many of the nominees as he or she wishes. A nominee must be selected by two-thirds (2/3) of the votes cast to become a member of the Badgerland Pride Softball League Hall of Fame. The Badgerland Pride Softball League Secretary will tabulate the results of the voting, and notify the nominees, Badgerland Pride Softball Board of Directors, and the living Hall of Fame members of the results.
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Online Application - Nominations Close July 15 every year
VOTING MEMBERS
Voting members shall consist of the living elected members of the Badgerland Pride Softball Hall of Fame. When there are less than 12 living elected members, the Board of Directors will also serve as part of the voting body.
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Year | Inductees |
|---|---|
2024 | Jimmy Kohler & Steve Moore |
2022 | Greg (Mapa) Trainor & Danielle Wasko |
2019 | Amanda Siebert-Evenstone |
2018 | Toni Baker, Ben Monty, & Shamrock Bar & Grille |
2017 | Doug Hinderliter, Dawn Siebert-Evenstone, Dave Eick, Felicia Melton-Smyth, & FIVE Nightclub |
Doug Hinderliter Character Award
PURPOSE & ELIGIBILITY
Recipients are non-board members of the league who have demonstrated Outstanding Character in their actions both during the games and in the administration of the league
Year | Recipient |
|---|---|
2024 | John Ferguson |
2022 | Steve Moore & John Smallwood |
2007 | Toni Baker & Dave Eick |
2008 | Tory Olson & Joe Schraven |
2009 | Ben Monty & Maria Parker |
2011 | Craig Berger |
2012 | Sam Wunschel |
Badgerland Royalty
PURPOSE & ELIGIBILITY
Awarded each year to the top fundraiser at the Badgerland Revue Drag Show. Formerly the Miss/Mr/Mx Gay Softball title.
Year | Stage Name | Performer |
|---|---|---|
2024 | Taylor Trash | Eveyln Kahl |
2023 | Jenna Tilly-Busch | Jimmy Kohler |
2022 | Taylor Atchison | |
2021 | Luna C. Mothra | Kyle George |
2019 | Jon Bennet Rammey | Brian "Houston" Morrow |
2018 | Cee Cee Erotica | Christa Lowe |
2017 | Tenacious Lee Dupree | Teddy Lee |
2016 | Ray Hestress | |
2015 | Danielle Avalon | |
2014 | Kiki Rodriguez | |
2013 | Haley Knight | Steve Schmidt |
2012 | Kendra Banxs | Rob Little |
2011 | Suki du Tawt | Wade Whitehead |
2010 | S. Susie S. | Sammy |
2009 | Miss Mapa | Greg Trainor |
2008 | Anastasia Otterhausen | Ryan Spensley |
2007 | Daisy Dukakis | Lee Kampa |
2006 | August Drengberg | |
2005 | Token | Ryan Raeder |
2004 | Sharon Peters | Ben Monty |