A well-known sports historian has been honoured for his dedication towards Bermuda's record keeping of football and cricket statistics as part of Bermuda CableVision's Community Service Award programme.

Warrington Zuill, 76, is the latest recipient of CableVision's quarterly tribute to the Island's humanitarians and he's the fourteenth person to be bestowed by the CableVision since the programme started in 2004.

CableVision general manager Terry Roberson said Mr. Zuill demonstrates a sincere appreciation for the facts and figures that make up the "rich fabric of Bermuda's history".

Mr. Roberson said: "Mr. Zuill is an inspiration to all of us, not just for his commitment to recording all of the memorable moments in local sports history, but because of his heartfelt desire to give back to the community.

"He demonstrates both a sincere appreciation for the facts and figures that make up the rich fabric of Bermuda's history and true dedication to preserving that data for the benefit of future generations."

Minister of the Environment, Telecommunications and E-Commerce Neletha Butterfield was present at the ceremony held at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute (BUEI) and offered her congratulations to Mr. Zuill.

"His dedication to sharing our sports history with fellow Bermudians is inspiring. He has found a new way to link what he loves, to that which he does," Ms Butterfield added.

"On behalf of the Government and the people of Bermuda, I would like to thank Mr. Zuill for his service to the community and congratulate him on his achievements."

Ms Butterfield also praised CableVision for continuing to recognise those people in our community who are making a difference in the lives of others, the Minister concluded.

Particularly well known for helping the sports media, sports writers and the general public locate facts and photographs, relating to famed sporting events such as Cup Match, Mr. Zuill has earned a notable reputation.

Mr. Zuill himself played football with the St. George's Colts Club in the former Bermuda Football League B Division in the late 1940s and early 1950s. In 1953, Mr. Zuill was instrumental in helping to form the rules and regulations for the Bermuda Football Association FA Challenge Cup.

"My children always said to me, 'pa, one of these days, the hard you will put in is going to be a benefit to you'," Mr. Zuill explained. "I said somewhere along the line I'm do this for my children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. "Because, they come to the household and a lot of them like to look at my photo albums and say 'is that my mommy, is that my daddy?'

"For the years that I have been doing what I have been awarded for today — it has given me pleasure. It has taken me tom Washington DC, to share my knowledge at a great event."

In 2001, Mr. Zuill was invited to share his knowledge of Cup Match history at the Smithsonian Folk Life Festival in Washington DC. He is a full-time taxi driver who has held a public service vehicle licence since 1952.

In honour of Mr. Zuill's endeavours to preserve the Island's sports history, CableVision made a $1,000 donation to PALS, the pinnacle of cancer care in Bermuda, in his name.

Accepting the cheque, PALS President Ann Smith Gordon MBE, said: "PALS is a wonderful organisation and our patients are wonderful. I can never get over the courage that they show all the time.

"We have about 120 patients at home and our costs is just under $1 million per year and without donations, whetherr big or small, there would be no PALS." CableVision will present its next Community Service Award in October 2007 and is inviting the public to nominate any individual residing in Bermuda who has shown outstanding community service.

For more information, contact CableVision at 292-5544 and ask for Rollin Nathan, or e-mail rnathan@cablevision.bm.