Anton Aardrup- When his children joined the Savage Boys and Girls Club in the 1970s, Tony became an active volunteer and continued to work for the club and the children in the community until his retirement to Florida in 1992. He worked tirelessly to promote fair play and discourage drug use by giving children a well-run sports program. Tony served as president of the club (1980-86), and as commissioner of the baseball (1980-86) and basketball (1980-92) programs. He was a coach, an umpire and a referee, and was instrumental in starting the club's programs for cheerleading (1990) and soccer (1988). Tony also promoted many family activities and fundraisers for the club. In 1982, Tony organized the first 13-15 Babe Ruth baseball league in the county, and opening day was dedicated in his honor. 

George and Joyce Bickerton- The Bickertons' involvement in community sports programs, particularly adult leagues, spanned 25 years. In 1973, George took over management of the Columbia Association's adult softball league and by 1976 had reorganized it into the Adult Softball League of Howard County. Joyce handled the league's administrative tasks, including scheduling games and umpires. The league hosted the first ASA National Men's Class A Modified Fast-Pitch Championships in Howard County in 1987. In similar fashion, George and Joyce transformed the Howard County Flag Football League and the Howard County Officials Association. George also served as chairman for the Columbia Olympics as part of the new town's 10th birthday celebration. George served as ASA Deputy State Commissioner for Maryland for about 15 years, president of the Maryland Flag Football Association, and president of the North American Flag Football Association. In 1981, George, the ASLHC and HCFFL urged local government officials to acquire land that was eventually developed into the Cedar Lane and Centennial Park lighted recreational complexes.

Arleen Dinneen- A runner and a member of the Howard County Striders for 28 years, Arleen has volunteered at every level with the club. She has served on the Board of Directors and worked with the Junior Striders program. She has served as director of the Penguin Pace 5K, a fundraiser for the Florence Bain Center, since 1996. Twenty-seven years ago, Arlene organized the Centennial Fun Run, a weekly 1-mile race held during the summer months to encourage new and young runners. As many as 300 runners of all ages and abilities gather at the start line in front of her home in the Centennial neighborhood for the run. For her grassroots effort to promote running and her involvement in Striders' programs, Arlene has received the Striders' Volunteer of the Year Award and has been inducted into their Hall of Fame.
 

William Glasgow- For more than 20 years, Bill worked tirelessly for the Howard County Youth Program to give young athletes a better sports experience. He coached, refereed, organized leagues and tournaments, scheduled games, and served as commissioner. Bill also served as a member of HCYP's Board of Directors and as General Counsel to the Board. He revived a Memorial Day baseball tournament (1982) that is still ongoing, organized HCYP's first girls fast-pitch program (1983) and later the first national fast-pitch tournament played in Maryland (1990). Bill fostered travel teams in softball, baseball and basketball. Bill also initiated a proposal that led to Howard County purchasing Kiwanis-Wallas Park, the home of the HCYP program.

Felix Rausch- Soccer was introduced to Columbia in 1970 and soon the new town was a soccer hotbed. Following the success of the first clinics, sponsored by the Columbia Association, Felix Rausch, along with Bill Sim, Doug Goodsir, Dan Bennett, Jim Yedlicka of CA, Joe Friend and others, spearheaded the founding and explosive growth of the Soccer Association of Columbia. Teams for boys and girls of all playing levels were organized by neighborhoods; and each child had to play at least half of the game. From meager beginnings, the soccer club, now known as the Soccer Association of Columbia/Howard County, has grown to more than 6,000 players, including adults, and has spurred the formation of other soccer programs in the county. In 1976, Bill, who served as the club's chairman for two years, chaired the first two Columbia Invitational Tournaments. Travel teams from across the U.S. participate in the popular annual tournament over Memorial Day weekend. 

William Sim- Soccer was introduced to Columbia in 1970 and soon the new town was a soccer hotbed. Following the success of the first clinics, sponsored by the Columbia Association, Felix Rausch, along with Bill Sim, Doug Goodsir, Dan Bennett, Jim Yedlicka of CA, Joe Friend and others, spearheaded the founding and explosive growth of the Soccer Association of Columbia. Teams for boys and girls of all playing levels were organized by neighborhoods; and each child had to play at least half of the game. From meager beginnings, the soccer club, now known as the Soccer Association of Columbia/Howard County, has grown to more than 6,000 players, including adults, and has spurred the formation of other soccer programs in the county. In 1976, Bill, who served as the club's chairman for two years, chaired the first two Columbia Invitational Tournaments. Travel teams from across the U.S. participate in the popular annual tournament over Memorial Day weekend. 

William and Betty Straehle- Bill and Betty were actively involved in Howard County swimming from the late 1960s into the early 1990s. Betty was swim team chairman of the Forest Hill Swim Club and the Howard County YMCA and served as president of the Chesapeake and Potomac YMCA swim league (1977-79). Bill and Betty were certified swim officials. Bill, who also taught other officials, was named the YMCA Official of the Year in 1985; Betty won YMCA service awards five times. In 1975, the Straehles founded the Howard County Swimming Association, which sponsored the Howard County Invitational meet. They directed the meet from 1975-1990. After Bill's death in 1990, Betty continued as meet director until 1992. The Straehles started the Central Maryland Swim League in the early 1970s and Bill was one of the early CMSL presidents. They also originated a yearly high school swim meet (1978) and directed the meet from 1978-86. In 1991, the CMSL named its league championship meet the Straehle Invitational.

David Tripp- A mentor and champion of youth and a dedicated promoter of running and fitness, Dave was at the forefront of an effort to transform a small group of runners into today's Howard County Striders. With more than 1,000 members, the Striders' organization is one of the most respected running clubs in the country. Dave served five years as president, seven as treasurer, and 20 as race director for many popular local events. In addition, he has officiated at least 200 Howard County, regional and state championship high school cross-country and track meets. A member of the Howard County Striders Hall of Fame (1990), Dave received the Road Runners Club of America National Volunteer Award (1989) and is widely recognized for his contributions to running and fitness.