Bob Radford Honored with Billiard Congress of America 2007 President’s Award

Broomfield, Colo. – October 26, 2007 – Each year the Billiard Congress of America (BCA) recognizes an outstanding individual who has made significant contributions to the billiard industry with the presentation of the BCA President’s Award. This year the BCA has chosen to recognize BCA member Bob Radford, owner of Antique Billiard Supply in Rockford, Ill., which provides sales and service of rare and collectible pool tables worldwide. His showroom contains the Midwest’s largest display of restored antique Brunswick pool tables.

Radford, a BCA member since 1988, is a current member of the BCA Board of Directors, as well as a member of the Finance Committee. During his tenure with the BCA, Radford has served as BCA treasurer, is past chairman of the BCA Instructor Committee and has served on the Bylaws, Certification/Specification, Membership and Long-Range Planning Committees.

“Bob’s active participation in the last year has helped to bring the BCA to a new level of professionalism and service to our members,” said Ivan Lee, BCA president. “His selfless dedication of time, talent and resources to the BCA, as well as his personal commitment to the well being and betterment of the organization, make it my pleasure to recognize him with this award. Bob also combines his billiard industry experience with his marketing, manufacturing and communications background to help the BCA continue the pace of improvement in its vitality, responsiveness and leadership.”

About Billiard Congress of America
Founded in 1948, the Billiard Congress of America (BCA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to growing a united, prosperous and highly regarded billiard industry through BCA leadership. The BCA seeks to enhance the success of its members and promote the sport of billiards though educational, marketing and promotional efforts, annual industry trade shows, tournaments and other programs designed to encourage billiards as a lifestyle and make pool everybody’s game. For more information, visit wwww.bca-pool.com or call 866.852.0999.