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IFI / RICKY BYRDSONG AWARD


Ricky Byrdsong
(1956-1999)

Created in 2000 and named after Ricky Byrdsong, the slain father of 3 children,
former Northwestern University basketball coach, and AON employee.

The award is intended to recognize men who:

  • are good fathers

  • have reached out and made a difference in the lives of youth

  • have a demonstrated spiritual dimension to their lives

A panel of individuals including Sherialyn Byrdsong and past awardees review all nominations.

 

 
Congratulations to the 4 finalists for the
2009 Ricky Byrdsong Award:
 

 

To nominate someone for this award, please click here for the nomination form.

Year

Winner

Runner Ups

2009

Bartell Keithley - Chicago, IL

 James Glowacz - Chicago, IL
Azim Ramelize - Chicago, IL
Anthony Sullivan, Jr. - University Park, IL

2007

Fernando Carrasco - Chicago, IL

 Michael Kelly - Bartlett, IL
Ramon Marth - Downers Grove, IL
John Tolley, Jr - Chicago, IL 

2006

Joseph Whittington, Jr - Harvey, IL

 Doug Bruno - Chicago, IL
Carl Allegretti - Frankfort, IL

2005

Carlos Burns - Chicago, IL

 Greg Dellinger - Chicago, IL
Jordan Luhr - Lake Villa, IL

2004

Johnny Zayas - Chicago, IL

 Sal Kit Chan - Chicago, IL
Charles Hall - Chicago, IL
Bob Spence - Geneva, IL

2003

Phillip Jackson - Chicago, IL

 Roy G. Renteria - Aurora, IL
William Chmela - Chicago, IL

2002

Rev. Harold Davis - Champaign, IL

 Nate Howard - Chicago, IL
Gregg Stephenson - Oakbrook Terrace, IL

2001

Bob Muzikowski - Chicago, IL

 Larry Thompson - Kankakee, IL
Andre Robinson - Chicago, IL

2000

Michael Singletary - Santa Clara, CA