Dawahares/KHSAA Hall of Fame

April 13, 2015 Hall of Fame Working

DAWAHARES/KHSAA HALL OF FAME
NOMINATION FORM AND INFORMATION

Information about Nominee:

Name: Wes Strader

Information about Person Making the Nomination:

Name: Todd Hamilton

Address:
Wbgn Am & Wblg Fm / Sports Director
Box 900
Bowling Green, Ky 42101

Category of Nomination:

Contributor

Gender:

Male

Minority?

Primary KHSAA Basketball Region: 4

Secondary KHSAA Basketball Region: 0

Nominee's Accomplishments at the High School Level in Kentucky:

A Veteran Of More Than 37 Years As A Play By Play Announcer At The Boys State Basketball Tournament, This Bowling Green Based Media Magnate Has Been Of Considerable Help And Influence To The Khsaa And Its Member Schools. His Contributions Include Active Promotion And Publicity For The Girls Tournament When It Was First Developing, Including Offering Air Time For The Girls State Tournament When No Other Station Was Interested. He Has Served As The Flag Ship Announcer For The Origination Of The Boys Tournament For Nearly Four Decades, Missing Only One Tournament Due To A Conflict With His Other Love, The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers And Lady Toppers. High School Sports Has Always Been An Important Part Of His Station Programming, Irrespective Of The Revenue Involved, And He Has Always Relished The Opportunity To Give Young Broadcasters An Opportunity.

Uploaded Files:

Strader Event Program Including Obit


Electronic Signature:

Date Submitted: November 30, 1999