The Kentucky HS Coaches Association proudly presents the 2026 Bob Miller Outstanding Service Award, named after KHSCA founding father, Coach Bob Miller, from Newport HS. The Bob Miller Award recognizes those who embody Coach Miller’s dedication and an unwavering commitment to KY high school athletics.
The 2026 recipient of this award is Rick Wilson. Rick is a 1970 graduate of Campbellsville HS. He was a standout multi-sport athlete, being named Courier-Journal All-State Honorable Mention in 1970. Rick continued his basketball career at WKU and Campbellsville University.
His love for sports transitioned from competition to contribution following his college career. Rick began his professional career as the Sports Editor for the Central Kentucky News-Journal before joining H + W Sports. Over the last 50 years, he has travelled across Kentucky working closely with high schools. His collaboration has extended to organizations such as the KY Association of Basketball Coaches, The KY Football Coaches Association, the KY High School Coaches Association, and the KY Athletic Administrator Association. He has also been involved with the 2A State Tournaments and countless regional events.
Rick has been inducted into the 5th region Athletic Directors Hall of Fame, the KY Softball Hall of Fame, and the Campbellsville Athletic Hall of Fame. In a recent tribute to his decades of commitment and influence, the 5th Region All-Tournament Boys and Girls Teams were renamed the Rick Wilson 5th Region All-Tournament Teams. Rick has been deeply embedded in the Campbellsville community serving the university, Campbellsville HS, numerous youth teams, and the City-County Park leagues.
Rick is married to Tammy Ford Wilson, and together they have 2 sons. Connor and Aidan. Connor is married to Karson, and they recently welcomed their first child. Aidan is currently a junior at Campbellsville HS. Rick’s family also includes two older sons, Robbie Wilson (and Cara) and Eric (and Amy) Wilson, and 3 grandchildren: Catherine, Ryanne, and Kamden Dean.
Please join us in celebrating the commitment that Rick Wilson has had to Kentucky high school sports. Presenting the award is KHSCA Executive Director, Jeff Marksberry and KHSCA Board Members, Jimmie Reed, Tim Davis and Billy Lindsay It is with great pride that we present the 2026 Bob Miller Outstanding Service Award
