John Davis, CEO of the Kegel Company and Founding "father" of The Foundation, has been involved in bowling for nearly his entire life. At an early age, John's dad taught all of his children how to bowl. That "love affair" with this great sport has been on going for over a half a century. In his 50-plus years of involvement with bowling, it is safe to say that no one has done more for the sport of bowling than John Davis. Even though the Kegel Company is a relatively small company, his personal investment has been unselfish and unmatched.

We could probably fill an entire newsletter with his innovations, inventions, contributions, etc., but they have all been well documented in the past. His leadership in both technology and humanities, both in this country and worldwide, make him perhaps the most sought out figure in the game today. His behind-the-scenes committee "work" is globally welcomed.

Because of his vast accomplishments and devotion to the sport, an Award has been established in his name. Aptly called: "The John Davis Award", this prestigious honor will be presented to a deserving Foundation member each year. A "perpetual" plaque, bearing each recipients name, will be permanently displayed at the "home" of The Foundation, in The Kegel Training Center in Lake Wales, Florida.

That plaque is pictured above.