Burlington resident Donchez Martin was one of three finalists for the KHSAA Outstanding Official of the Year in baseball for the 2023 season.
Martin is a member of the Northern Kentucky Baseball Umpire’s Association, which primarily consists of umpires in the 9th Region and some 10th Region schools.
Martin was a finalist with Scott Allison of Carlisle and Grant Weaver of Louisville. Allison was named the Outstanding Official of the Year.
*From the KHSAA
Each year, the Kentucky High School Athletic Association honors the top officials for the 10 sports in which it licenses officials. Finalists in each sport are selected through a combination of not only on-field performance but local association activity and leadership, training efforts and the mentoring of newer officials.
One official in each sport is named “Outstanding Official of the Year” for their sport in appreciation of their dedication and service to schools and student-athletes across the state. Winners are selected following consultation with local assigning secretaries, veteran officials’ observers, coaches throughout the state and additional staff review.
Each finalist will receive a commemorative watch and certificate courtesy of the Officials Division Trust Fund, with the Official of the Year receiving an additional recognition award.
