Softball Alberta Awards - for ZONE 1

Scott Kelly has been on the MHMSA executive for 5 years and has filled 2 positions, Vice President of Admin and Director at Large. When a board has a volunteer like Scott, a nomination is likely to miss part of what he has contributed, as he has helped in countless capacities and influenced positive change in many ways that MHMSA functions today. Before Scott formally filled the VP of Admin role, he was assisting the development of a strong MHMSA board, sitting on several committees: Facilities Action Plan, Thunder Policy Development & Thunder Advisory. He has attended all the MHMSA AGM meetings and Zone 1 meetings, lending his voice for positive change and support of our sport. He has helped advocate for equitable access to facilities in Medicine Hat for female sport and softball and spent countless hours attending meetings with the City of Medicine Hat. Scott's decision making is always thorough, grounded and based on what is best for athletes, program growth and the minor softball association. Not only does Scott sit on the executive, he can be found assisting the softball community in other capacities. Scott has coached within our house league for over 10 years, fostering a love for the sport with new players. He is house league and grassroot programs greatest champion. He has coached within our Thunder program since 2015 (3 bronze finishes), and coached the Alberta Summer Games team in 2023 (gold) and 2018. He was selected as the Softball Alberta minor coach of the year in 2018. He helps with all assessments, pitches in at tournaments/provincials, runs clinics, throws BP and is a mentor for new coaches. Scott teases that his role is ‘ordering lime and discipline committees’ but the truth is there is never a job too big or small for him to help with. Scott is synonymous with softball in Medicine Hat; his commitment and connection to the athletes & volunteers is remarkable. We hope to recognize his contributions as the Zone 1 Merit award recipient as he is the most deserving of this award.