This award is for any youth bowler who is a current member in good standing of the Central Ohio USBC and has bowled a minimum of 5 years in a certified youth program. This bowler has exhibited good sportsmanship, i.e., losing with grace, winning with dignity, being a team player, having a positive attitude, is supportive, is respectful and follows the rules. Other qualities would include being kind, helpful and having respect for the game. Download application below, fill out and mail to the Central Ohio USBC at 643 S. Hamilton Rd, Columbus, Ohio, 43213. The winner of this award will receive a one (1) time award of $500.00 to be deposited into their SMART account.
Mr. Clemens was a man of high integrity who loved the sport of bowling. He loved working with youth bowlers, coaching, and promoting the sport. He joined the Greater Columbus Men’s Bowling Association Board of Directors in 1970. A year later, he was on the board of the Greater Columbus Youth Bowling Association, serving as an officer for both groups over the years. He supervised the Central Ohio Youth Classic Traveling League beginning in 1973 – the same year he became President of the GCYBA. He was the Region 5 Director for the Ohio State YBA for several years. He also served on the Ohio State Bowling Association Board of Directors for many years. Mr. Clemens was an In-State Instructor for the Young American Bowling Alliance – training over 950 students as coach instructors. Jim was a charter member of the Central Ohio Bowling Council and served as President of the Ohio Bowling Council. He performed on the lanes with two 300 games to his credit. Mr. Clemens was a member of the Ohio Bowling Hall of Fame and the Central Ohio USBC Hall of Fame (formerly the GCMBA).
2024 Award Winner - Carson Dever
Carson Dever,
HILLIARD BRADLEY HIGH SCHOOL
Carson has bowled for all four years on the boys' varsity team at Hilliard Bradley High School, with two years as captain. He has a high average of 192, a high game of 279, and a high series of 701. Carson also earned his spot on the All-Star High School team for his junior and senior years. As a freshman, Carson was awarded 3rd team All OCC, as a sophomore and junior, he was awarded 2nd team All OCC, as well as the Scholar Athlete Award and team MVP. As a senior, Carson was awarded the Hilliard Optimist Youth Appreciation Award, which he rightfully earned, by having a positive impact on his sport and his community. Outside of bowling, Carson is a member of the National Honor Society, Athletic Leadership Council, and is Hilliard Bradley's school mascot. Carson is an active member of the Scioto Ridge Methodist Church, where he is a part of their visual/production team and volunteers for Vacation Bible School annually. Carson is currently working at his church part-time, as their Director of Communications. He absolutely loves this opportunity and he has grown so much from this job.
Carson plans on attending Temple University, in Philadelphia, where he plans to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree in Audio and Live Entertainment, from the Klein College of Media and Communication. He plans on spending at least one semester to two years abroad at Dublin City University in Ireland. Temple University does have a club bowling team - although Carson wants to adjust to the college lifestyle before joining the team. Upon completing his education, he would like to work as an audio engineer in a live production setting. He'd like to run audio at events such as sports, broadcasts, concerts, or even maybe some PBA events in the future.