The deadline to submit a nomination or application for the Jim Jaryszak Laneman Award is March 31.

The award, named in honor of the former USBC Research Manager who passed away in late 2010, recognizes a person for their behind-the-scenes work as a laneman. Jaryszak was instrumental in setting up the USBC Sport Bowling program and was the point person as USBC worked with the PBA on updating their five “animal” patterns.

To submit a nomination or application, go to BOWL.com/equipandspecs or click here. Last year’s nominees/applicants remain in consideration for this year’s award.

The Jim Jaryszak Laneman Award is presented each year at Bowl Expo. Len Nicholson, the former director of lane maintenance for the Professional Bowlers Association, was the first recipient of the award in 2011. Sam Baca, the first Director of Lane Maintenance for the PBA, received the honor in 2012.