Vic Masi Award

The Vic Masi Award is given and presented by the Elgin Sports Hall of Fame Foundation Board of Directors. This award is a special way of recognizing those who have contributed to the Elgin Sports Hall of Fame, to athletics and sports in the city of Elgin, and/or to an Elgin school or schools.

It is a truly special recognition award for those who have served behind the scenes or at the forefront of athletics in Elgin. Thus, the Victor M. Masi Outstanding Service Award will be presented by the Elgin Sports Hall of Fame Foundation Board of Directors to a person or organization that has made a significant, long-lasting contribution to the Hall of Fame, the City of Elgin, or its schools. In selecting recipients, voluntary service will be one of the major considerations.

Augie Morado III is receiving the Victor Masi Outstanding Service Award for his dedicated service to youth sports and high school athletics in the City of Elgin.

Augie has been active in youth sports in Elgin for over 25 years. In that time, he has served as a manager in the Elgin American and Classic Little Leagues. After that, he was the facilities director at the Elgin Continental League ballpark for 10 years, while at the same time serving as the president of and manager in the Elgin Men’s Baseball League. In addition, Augie has been the manager and program director for the Elgin Rippers baseball program since 2019.

Augie volunteered his time to the Elgin Youth Football League as an assistant coach and head coach for four years. He then became program director and coach of the Larkin Junior Royals basketball
team starting in 2007. Also at Larkin High, Augie was a volunteer assistant baseball coach for the past six years.

MIKE WAHL – 2024 Victor Masi Service Award

Mike Wahl is the 2024 recipient of the Victor Masi Outstanding Service Award. Mike spent numerous years volunteering as a coach in youth sports with Elgin Classic Little League and the Elgin YMCA before running the Elgin Rippers Baseball program. He has also been involved with the high school sports/athletics at Larkin High as a member of the Booster Club as well as chairing the golf outing and raising money for the school’s athletic programs. At St. Edward Catholic High, Mike has supported the mission and vision of the school for over 40 years. Mike has been a member of the Elgin Sports Hall of Fame Foundation’s Board of Directors since 2010. During that time, he has served as president, vice president and treasurer. He has been instrumental in the highly successful golf outing the foundation holds annually.