In each year, a maximum of one candidate from each Province may receive the John A. (Wink) Willow Award. The candidate must meet the following criteria: Good floor official as determined by local standards; Significant length of service to the basketball community; Various forms of service to basketball officiating organizations; Contributions to basketball officiating in an administrative role.
Recently retired as an active referee, Dick Vanderstam continues to serve the Calgary and area basketball community as referee evaluator and mentor. In 40 years as an active referee, Dick served multiple roles with the CBOA executive, as well as being assigned to national championships at the Usport level.
The Alberta Basketball Officials Association is proud to recognize this latest achievement by Dick Vanderstam!