Vern Haberkorn Memorial Award

The Vern Haberkorn Memorial Award shall be awarded to one outgoing A League player annually. 

The award will be given to a player who has displayed motivation, discipline, sportsmanship, and conduct (the values on which Vern Haberkorn formed Dubuque Independent League Baseball) throughout their career.  Baseball skill/performance is not a criterion to be nominated.  

This award was made possible through a donation from the Haberkorn Family.         

Eligibility

Open to any and all outgoing A League players.  Player must have been in DILB for a minimum of 4 years to be eligible.   

Voting

Every A League head coach can nominate one outgoing A League player.  Coach to submit a description of why the player was nominated.  A ballot of nominated players will be created and all A League head coaches will vote to select the recipient.

The award winner will be announced at the All-Star game each year.   

Winners: 

2023

Nick Smith - Hawks

2024 

Declan Budde - White Sox