The Dave Murray Sportsmanship Award Winners

The Dave Murray Award was suggested by Marshall Kuschner and was established in 2003 as an annual award to recognize a NVBA player who best personifies the ideals of skill and good sportsmanship and exhibits the characteristics of friendliness, courtesy, warmth, enthusiasm, humor and bridge skills at the table. These attributes were what made Dave Murray everyone's favorite partner. It was always a pleasure to have him at your table either as a partner or as an opponent.

The first award for the year 2003 was made at the NVBA annual meeting in the Spring of 2004 with Andy Gabrilovitch as the first recipient. Up through the Spring of 2009 the award was presented for the previous year. Subsequently the NVBA Board decided to make the award in December at the annual holiday party in December for the current year. This policy was initiated in December 2009. Al Duncker's testimonial to Dave Murray.

The award winner is chosen by the NVBA Board, which solicits nominations from club owners and directors. The winner's name is engraved on the permanent trophy, which the winner keeps until the following year. The award is not necessarily presented every year.

No Dave Murray Sportsmanship Award was presented from 2020 through 2025. The award was reinstated for the 2026 Holiday Party.

Point your cursor at a name in color below to see a picture of the winner.