The Dug-Out Club's Distinguished Service Award was established in 1998 and was renamed the Gus Burwell Distinguished Service Award in 2005. Gus was a tireless supporter of baseball in the Madison area and served as our banquet chairman for over 20 years. He was the consummate "behind the scenes" guy. For his efforts, Gus was inducted into the Madison Sports Hall of Fame in 2004. The Gus Burwell Distinguished Service Award is presented annually by the Dug-Out Club to a person who embodies the spirit of helping grow the sport of baseball in the Madison area through things like coaching, sponsorship and participation.
PAST WINNERS INCLUDE:
1998--Keith Tipler
1999--Gus Burwell
2000--Henry Busch
2001--Skip Zach
2002--Red Wilson
2003--Matt Pommer
2004--Milo Flaten
2005--Ernie Bruns
2006--Steve Schmitt
2007--John Roach
2008--Tom Bennett