Awards Information

Awards are specific to this Association.
Visit bowl.com for national USBC awards and illinoisstateusbc.org for Illinois State USBC awards.

Hall of Fame

Youth Awards

Star of Tomorrow

Special Achievement Awards

Adult

Youth

Hall of Fame

Any member of the Chicagoland USBC Association may submit nominations, along with the nominee’s qualifications and achievements to the Association Manager for referral to the Hall of Fame Committee by June 1st.

Nominees for any year who are not currently under suspension, or have even been suspended by the USBC or it’s prior entities, will be presented to the Chicagoland USBC Board of Directors before the meeting of the Hall of Fame at which time nominees will be approved by a majority of votes cast


Meritorious Service

A candidate must have been a member of Chicagoland USBC and rendered outstanding service for the promotion of certified bowling at the city, state, or national level either by:

  • Local, State, National Office Held

  • Local, State, National Committees

  • Other Bowling Organizations such as AWBA, Bowling Writers, BPAA, CBPA, and/or PBA/PWBA

Meritorious Service In Memoriam is awarded posthumously to any bowler meeting the above qualifications. Special consideration is given if the candidate was inducted into the State and/or National Hall of Fame.

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Superior Performance

A candidate must have been a member of Chicagoland USBC for a minimum of 10 years and be at least 35 years of age by June 1st of the current bowling season.

Consideration will be given for Championship Scratch Titles as follows:

  • Chicago

  • Illinois State

  • National Titles

  • Honor Scores

  • Sportsmanship conduct portrayed as specified by USBC Playing Rules

  • Elected to National and/or State Hall of Fame for Superior Performance

Superior Performance In Memoriam is awarded posthumously to any bowler meeting the above qualifications. Special consideration is given if the candidate was inducted into the State and/or National Hall of Fame.

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Patricia M. Harte “Love of Bowling”

Candidate must perpetuate their love of bowling through:

  • Volunteer efforts, supporting the sport of bowling in its entirety

  • Unselfish dedication to the promotion of bowling

  • Consistent demonstration of good sportsmanship

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Bowler of the Year

Consideration will be given based on the following:

  • Highest Composite Average - must have bowled in at least two (2) Chicagoland USBC member bowling centers with no fewer than 140 games total

  • Championship Scratch Titles (Local, State, or National)

  • 800 Honor Scores

  • 300 Honor Scores

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Youth Awards

Star of Tomorrow nominations must be received by June 1 for consideration in that year.


Star of Tomorrow

The Chicagoland USBC Youth Committee offers scholarships each year to reward outstanding youth bowlers, provided they meet the eligibility requirements. Candidate must:

  • Be a national USBC and Chicagoland USBC member

  • Be an amateur as defined by the USBC

  • Not have bowled for money or merchandise in accordance with USBC eligibility rule, 400

  • Be under the age of 20 as of August 1st.

Scholarships are awarded in the form of SMART money. At least two scholarships are awarded to one male bowler and one female bowler. Award will be deposited in the bowler’s SMART fund, and can be redeemed through the SMART scholarship fund. Judging is based equally on scholastic ability, community involvement, and bowling accomplishments. Awards are non-renewable.

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Special Achievement Awards

Adult

The Chicagoland USBC Association provides awards for several league/tournament achievements including:

  • 800 Series

  • 300 Game

  • 30 Clean Frames

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Youth

The Chicagoland USBC Association provides awards for several league/tournament achievements including:

  • 700 Series

  • 250 Game

  • Dutch 200

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