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2026 AAU Awards Banquet Announced!
IT'S BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER!
2026 Maryland AAU District Awards Banquet is Coming!
Sunday - November 8, 2026 - 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Martin’s West - 6817 Dogwood Rd. - Baltimore, MD 21244
Tickets: $85.00 per guest - Make all checks payable to: Maryland AAU
Deadline to purchase tickets: October 23, 2026
For Tickets: Contact Banquet Chairperson, Antoinette DuBose at 443-794-8967 or
Get your tickets early! - Seats are limited and seating is Open Seating for each Sport.
*** PLEASE NOTE THIS IMPORTANT DEADLINE INFORMATION BELOW ***
Information packages for the 2026 Benjamin F. DuBose OVERCOMING ADVERSITY Award and the 2026 MELVIN "MEL" PARKER MEMORIAL Award are accessible right here! Simply click on the .PDF link(s) next the award listed below. Don't wait! All applications must be submitted to the Sports Director by October 23, 2026.
This deadline will be adhered to - no exceptions!
Benjamin F. DuBose OVERCOMING ADVERSITY AWARD info pack (.PDF)
Melvin "Mel" Parker MEMORIAL AWARD info pack (.PDF)
Also note that Patron Ads Slots are still available for our 2026 PROGRAM/SOUVENIR BOOK! The Deadline to submit your Patron Ad is: October 23, 2026
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
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Maryland District AAU Spotlight: McCarroll Nole Publishes His Third Book!
The Maryland District Amateur Athletic Union (MD AAU) is proud to recognize Mr. McCarroll Nole, former MD AAU District Lt. Governor, former Golf Sports Director, and current District Staff Writer, on the publication of his third book, Son of Gubala!
Nole's latest work is an exciting murder mystery filled with danger, deceit, intrigue, espionage, plot twists, and suspense!
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RUDY GAY: Still Making Moves!
"Big Truck" Brings It All Home
"Big Truck" Brings It All HomeRUDY "BIG TRUCK" GAY, a 17-season NBA standout, retired in 2024. Drafted in the 8th round by the Houston Rockets in 2006, the 6’8” small/power forward played for the Memphis Grizzlies, Toronto Raptors, Sacramento Kings, and San Antonio Spurs before playing his last stint with the Utah Jazz. He is a FIBA World Cup Champion and winner of the NBA Cares Community Assist Award for outstanding efforts in the community and for his philanthropic and charitable work. After retirement, he returned to Baltimore where he grew up and where he played local AAU basketball for legendary Cecil Kirk Coach Anthony Lewis and where he graduated from Archbishop Spalding High school before attending the University of Connecticut.
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MD AAU Volunteer Honored
Gary Brooks, the Amateur Athletic Union’s (AAU) 2019 Volunteer of the Year, was honored on March 14, 2026, by the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., receiving its 2026 Greek of the Year Award in recognition of his continued leadership and service to the community.
Brooks has long been a driving force within the Maryland AAU, where he plays a vital role across multiple initiatives. His leadership positions include Chairman of the AAU Review Committee and Chairman of the Maryland AAU Cares Program. He also serves as Co-Chair of the Maryland AAU Legislative Committee alongside former Baltimore City Mayor Jack Young, and as a member of the Maryland AAU Boys Basketball Committee.
In addition to his committee work, Brooks has represented the Maryland AAU at both regional and national conferences, further strengthening the organization’s impact and outreach. Beyond his AAU contributions, he is Co-Founder of the Baltimore Stars Basketball Program and previously served as Board President and coach for the Madison Square Buccaneers Basketball Program.
This latest honor underscores Brooks’ longstanding commitment to youth development, community service, and leadership within athletics.
We are delighted that Rudy will deliver the keynote address at our annual awards banquet in November. The exact date will be announced soon!
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