The 71st Annual
Calumet Region
Sportsmanship Dinner
Monday, February 24, 2025 6:30 pm
Halls of St George
905 East Joliet Street
Schererville, IN 46375 map
STAN DUBIS AWARD
Stan Dubis was an outstanding official in basketball and football for many years and was also a member of the Sportsmanship Committee. It was at the end of our sportsmanship meeting in January 1992, that Stan suffered a stroke and died shortly thereafter. It was decided by the committee at the next meeting to honor an outstanding official at the next dinner and to designate this recognition as the STAN DUBIS AWARD.
Listed below are the recipients and the year they were honored.
2020 Kevin Mikesell
2019 Deb Glass
2018 Andy Simpson
2017 Fred Scheub
2014 Steve Kvachkoff
2013 Mark Wise
2011 Kim Yielich
2010 Tom Herber
2008 Nick Sweigert
2005 Bob Gootee
2003 Mike Waisnora
2002 Roger DeYoung
2001 Richard Boer
2000 Bob Carnagey
1999 John Goss
1998 Richard Anderson
1997 Warren Benko
1996 Ted Walsh
1995 Paul Danko*
1993 Stan Dubis
Bob Marcinek
Wally McCormick
*Paul Danko died of a heart attack while officiating a varsity basketball game at Munster on November 22,
1994. As a tribute to him a scholarship fund was started in his name. The Sportsmanship Committee donates $250.00 to this fund annually.
Dick Blythe Lifetime Achievement Award
The Lifetime Achievement Award began in 1993. This award reflects on those individuals with outstanding character, contribution to youth, dedication, and effort that has been exemplified throughout their careers emphasizing good sportsmanship. As of 2020, the award was re-named in honor of the late Dick Blythe, the Sportsmanship Committee Chairman 1992-2003.
Listed below are those individuals and the year they were presented the Lifetime Achievement Award.
2020
Dave Pishkur
2019
Ed Hreha
2018
Mark Hoffman
2016
Willie Cross
2015
Steve Teibel
2013
Joe Burleston
2012
Dick Blythe
2011
Don Bales
2010
Sid Rothstein
2007
Carl Traicoff
2006
John Campbell
2005
John Friend
Earl Smith Jr.
2003
Leroy Marsh
John Mutka
2002
Ron Heflin
2001
J. Donald Leek
Russ Marcinek
Jules Papais
2000
Larry Liddle
1999
Ed Herbert
John D. Smith
1998
Eddie Hudson
1997
Walt Viellieu
Jerry Vlasic
1996
Jules Siegle
Ray Williams
1995
John Molodet
1994
Bob Straight
1993
George Bereolos
Bernie Krueger
PATRON HUMANITARIAN AWARD
The Patron Humanitarian Award is awarded to those patrons showing humanitarian qualities and support throughout the years.
Listed below are those patrons receiving this award.
Orsen Artis
Harry Flournoy
LEADERSHIP AND SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
The Leadership and Scholarship Award began in 2000. The award is presented to the high school senior who exemplifies great leadership, strong academics and athletic ability. Consideration is given to school activities, community involvement and positive character traits.
2020
Miguel Verduzco
2019
Max Otterbacher
Tyler Zabrecky
2018
Michael Quintero
2017
Daniel Rockley
2016
Frank Dijak
John Sakaleros
2015
Mark Novakovich
2014
Andrew Ralph
2013
Austin Brown
2012
Michael Anderson
2011
Brian Stolarz
John Clymer
2010
Evan Jameyfield
2009
Joe Stiglitz
2008
Micah Raebel
2007
Danny Lewallen
2006
Eric Gross
Matt Kobli
2005
Richard Lehmann
Jarrhod Johnson
2004
Gary Simkus
Philip Bien
2003
Justin Bales
2002
Mathew Mendenhall
Barry Tyler
2001
Scott Linger
2000
Brian Bales
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Chairman – John Doherty
Chairman Emeriti – Dave Ranich, Bob Lahey
Vice Chairman – John Friend
Treasurer – Tim Anderson
Secretary – Dave Wendlinger
Patron Co-Chairman – Steve Dahlkamp
Patron Co-Chairman – Tom Largus
MEMBERS
Jim Babusiak
Bill Baker
Tom Carroll
Ed Cleveland
Pete Doherty
Mike Golumbeck
Johnny Craig
Mark Hines
Jim Miskovich
Peter Nau
Ernie Nim
Tom Ploski
Earl J. Smith Jr.
Marc A. Zubeck