The Billiard Congress of America (BCA) is proud to announce that Jeffrey Dolezal, a longtime contributor and driving force in the National Wheelchair Poolplayers Association (NWPA), has been named the recipient of the 2025 BCA President’s Award.
At the BCA General Membership Meeting, Board Chairperson Jacklyn Ady, will present the President’s Award to Jeff in recognition of his dedication and impactful contributions to the sport and industry of billiards, as well as the NWPA.
“Jeff was an obvious choice for the President’s Award. I have been seeing him assist and play at BCA events since my election to the board. Once I learned about his contributions to cue sports and promotion of the game, there was no doubt that Jeffrey Dolezal represents the values inherent in our most distinguished award. His selflessness, integrity and commitment to advancing cue sports as a rehabilitative, community building exercise is admirable. The results of Jeff‘s efforts are visible at pool rooms and competitive events every day.”
When the BCA announced that Dolezal would receive this year’s President’s Award, it marked a rare moment of personal recognition for a man who has spent decades deflecting attention away from himself. “It’s funny because I never do things with personal recognition,” Dolezal said. “I just do things to get them done.”
For nearly 20 years, Dolezal has been instrumental in the NWPA, building tournament structures, securing partnerships, mentoring players and, when necessary, quietly filling financial gaps out of his own pocket. The award, he insists, is not about him. For Dolezal, wheelchair billiards is not just competition, it is rehabilitation, reintegration and confidence.
From a warped basement table to international podiums and national leadership, his journey traces resilience and service. The President’s Award may carry his name, but the legacy belongs to the community he built.
“Getting people out into the community, giving them confidence to be in public, is part of their rehabilitation process,” he said. “That’s what it’s all about—improving the quality of life for others.”