Raymond Fiorillo Bridge Ambassador Award

About the Award

The Sandhills Duplicate Bridge Players Association (SDBPA) created the Bridge Ambassador Award for the purpose of recognizing those individuals who have contributed their time, effort, and resources to enhance the play of duplicate bridge in the Sandhills. The word "outstanding" describes those contributions.

What Does "Outstanding" Mean?

What does outstanding mean in its application to the Raymond Fiorillo Bridge Ambassador Award?

• Prominent
• Exceptional
• Distinguished
• Conspicuous
• Remarkable

Nomination Criteria

Individuals nominated for this award should be recognized as leaders in the local bridge scene as evidenced by their support of the game and players and contributions to the enhancement of the game and enjoyment by the players. The nominee should have made contributions to the health and longevity of the game by providing opportunities for new players and attracting occasional players back into the duplicate bridge fold.

A nomination should describe attributes of the nominee and contributions made toward enhancing the play of duplicate bridge in the Sandhills. Provide reasons that reflect the meaning of outstanding as applied to bridge in the Sandhills.

Recognition & How to Nominate

If successful, recipients will be recognized by receiving an individual award trophy and having their name inscribed on a plaque that will be displayed at a location where the majority of members meet to play duplicate bridge.

Send nominations to the SDBPA Board of Directors: