Next Hall of Fame event is scheduled for: November 7th at Salty Jim's in Sarasota.

What a great day of celebration! Our Hall of Fame and awards event allowed us to honor those in the league who were nominated and chosen by their peers.

The Hall of Famers were the opening honorees, and we then moved toward the award categories. 

2025 Manasota APA Hall of Fame Inductees.It was our privilege to induct each of you into the first ever Hall of Fame for our area, and our prayer that you felt honored and celebrated.We couldn’t start the celebration off without first honoring our memory Hall of Famers. We had 5, and their family and friends stood in on their behalf to accept their awards. May the day of honor be the memory that brings joy to your heart, and may you know, we share in the loss you feel. Their presence on and off the felt is missed.There were 20 others in the league that were also honored for their accomplishments, as a room packed with their peers, celebrated with them.Thank you all for allowing us the privilege and honor to celebrate you! What a way to kick off November and a time to reflect on all the things we are thankful for!

Nominations were read, and touched hearts, as others realized the difference they made in the lives of those they encounter. Have you told someone lately the difference they make? It matters! Have you shared with them how much they have impacted your game and your life? It all matters!

This was an absolute privilege for Bobby and I to honor you, your league accomplishments, and the people you are, on and off the felt. Thank you for the opportunity!

This event kicked off the month of November, in which we reflect on all that we are thankful for. What an amazing start, with full hearts, we are thankful for the privilege to lead you well!

An event like this requires many unseen hands in the preparation. We would like to thank those beautiful souls that helped us make this an event to remember! Gemma Huff and Salty Jim’s, for hosting the event, and each staff member who kept up with the crowd…Thank you! Gemma, you prepared the table for all and it was unforgettable, Thank you! Vanessa and George Baker, you helped with the certificates, the prep work behind the scenes, the balloon decor, as well as handed out Hall of Fame bags…I cannot begin to tell you how much I appreciate your servant hearts…Thank you! Anthony and Pam, your help with setting up/tearing down and handing out Hall of Fame bags was such a huge help! Your servant hearts are cherished…Thank you! Maci, you captured the moments in photos, so that others can later enjoy! I appreciate you sharing your gift of talent and a servant heart with all of us…Thank you! Helene, your help with so many things prior to the event, allowed me to work on the event. Not to mention your help setting up and tearing down afterwards. Your servant heart is so appreciated…Thank you! Robert, i so appreciate you helping me set the tables so that each of our attendees had a spot reserved. Thank you for helping a momma out, i appreciate you! Christine Claxton, you don’t even play pool, yet, you never fail to help me when I overfill my plate! Your servant heart is a true gift…Thank you! Paco, you setting up the sound for this event was so very appreciated! Everyone was able to hear over the crowd, and that wouldn’t have been possible with the equipment we had. Thank you, for your gift of service! We are so very thankful for each of you, and your gifts of service are what truly helped make it an unforgettable day!

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The Hall of Fame and Awards ceremony was a day of honoring and celebrating others for their accomplishments, on and off the felt. Award nominees received certificates/gifts, and out of each category, 1 was chosen. You nominated, and your nominations decided who won. 

Here are the RESULTS: 

Congratulations to all nominees and award winners!