“I am always proud and happy to refer to our special relationships in sports, business and socially…continue to pave the way for the many, including me, who admire your integrity, intellect and style.”
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
6 HALLS OF FAME
KENTUCKY ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME
KENTUCKY BLACK SPORTS HALL OF FAME
KENTUCKY WESLEYAN ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME
LOUISVILLE MALE HIGH SCHOOL HALL OF FAME
SMALL COLLEGE BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME
KENTUCKY WESLEYAN ALUMNI HALL OF FAME
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COMMUNITY AWARDS
2000 - PRESENT
- 2018 National Alumni Association of Bethune-Cookman University, Legacy Award
- 2014 Community Development Corporation, Inc., Leaders and Legends 2014 Community Appreciation Award
- 2012 True Champion Award
- 2012 Tampa Bay Top Black Owned Business
- 2010 Banker’s Cup
- 2009 Sigma Alpha Mu Alumni, Beta Mega Chapter, Service Award
- 2008 100 Black Men of America, National Award Winner
- 2004 National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Winter Haven Branch Education Committee, Excellence in Service Award
- 2001 City of Winter Haven, Community Service Award
1990's - 2000
- 2000 Smoke Town Presbyterian Community Center, Hall of Fame Inductee
- 1999 Polk County Public School District, Florida School to Work Zone Award
- 1999 National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Winter Haven Branch, President’s Award
- 1999 Omega Psi Phi, Polk County Chapter, Citizen of the Year Award
- 1995 Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Polk County Chapter, Citizen of the Year Award
- 1993 Pro-Am Hall of Fame Inductee, Basketball
1970's - 1980's
- 1989 Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Polk County Chapter, Citizen of the Year Award
- 1988 City of Winter Haven, Community Service Proclamation
- 1988 Haines City Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Service Award
- 1984 National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Winter Haven Branch, President’s Award
- 1975 Kentucky Derby Festival Award
- 1975 Key to the City of Louisville, Ky., Presented by the City of Louisville
- 1975 Ambassador of Good Will, Louisville, Ky., Presented by the City of Louisville
- 1970 Key to the City, Denver, Colo., Presented by the City of Denver
ATHLETIC RECOGNITION
2000 - PRESENT
- 2017 Larry Smith Award
- 2011 Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame
- 2011 Kentucky Black Sports Hall of Fame
- 2009 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II 2010 Winter Games, Louisville, Ky., Elected Honorary Co-Chair
- 2005 Kentucky Wesleyan College, Alumni Hall of Fame
- 2005 Kentucky Wesleyan College, Distinguished Alumni Award
1980's - 1990's
- 1993 Kentucky Wesleyan College, Outstanding Alumnus Award
- 1987 Louisville Male High School, Alumni Association Hall of Fame
- 1985 Smoke Town Hall of Fame, Induction
1960's - 1970's
- 1976 Kentucky Derby Festival Award, Coaching
- 1976 “Outstanding Young Men of America” Success in Business Section
- 1969 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II, All-American Basketball
- 1969 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II Finals, Winner
- 1969 Kentucky Wesleyan College, Oak and Ivory Honor Society
- 1969 Kentucky Wesleyan College, King of Homecoming Activities
- 1969 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II Finals, Most Valuable Player, Basketball
- 1969 Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity, Polk County Chapter, Athlete of the Year
- 1969 Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels
- 1968 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II, All-American Basketball
- 1968 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II Finals, Winner
- 1968 U.S.A. National Olympic Team Tryouts
- 1966 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II Finals, Winner
- 1965 Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels
TESTIMONIALS
Julius Erving
Former Professional Athlete
Jerome Hutchinson, Jr.
Founder & Chief Servant Officer
“George Tinsley is one of the most inspiring and authentic speakers I have heard. He is commanding, energizing and leaves the audience with clear examples and guidance on how to live your best life.”
Rick Rease
Former Professional Athlete
“George is the consummate professional, both on the basketball court and in the business community. If he kept score of his accomplishments with the local youth, his scorecard would be incredible.”
Jeff Yablun
Sr. Vice President
“George has a great business sense, an outstanding working knowledge of the business and a terrific, engaging personality. I feel much richer having had the chance to know George;”
Rick Barry
Basketball Hall of Famer
“I was impressed with his on-court talents as a basketball player, but I am even more impressed with his business skills. George has attained a level of success in the business world that I admire and respect.”
GEORGE W. TINSLEY, SR.
Speaker. Entrepreneur. Coach.
The summarization of George Tinsley, Sr.’s continued road to success could liken to that of a rags-to-riches story. But faith, tenacity, education and a white-heat desire to turn obstacles into opportunities are the true gifts that catapulted his life to where it is today… Read More
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