Government & Official Recognition

 

The impact of Best in Billiards and its honorees extends beyond the billiards community. Individuals selected for Best in Billiards honors have received official governmental recognition from both sides of the isle for their extraordinary achievements, distinguished careers, and contributions to the sport of billiards.

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Best in Billiards award recipients have been recognized by the Office of the Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and honored through official citations from the Kentucky Senate, bringing recognition of their accomplishments to the highest levels of state government.

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These distinctions represent something increasingly important for the sport: billiards achievements being formally recognized beyond the billiards industry itself. They help document the historical significance of the players, instructors, and other individuals whose accomplishments have shaped American billiards.

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Governmental recognition is independent of the Best in Billiards selection process and does not constitute governmental endorsement of individual rankings or committee decisions. Rather, these official honors provide independent public recognition of the exceptional accomplishments of Best in Billiards honorees and further preserve their contributions as part of the historical record.

From the billiard room to the halls of government, the accomplishments of America’s greatest billiards figures are receiving the recognition they deserve.

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