Brad Miller, of Lee’s Summit, Mo., was voted by his fellow PBA Tour competitors as the 2020 PBA Steve Nagy Sportsmanship Award winner in recognition of his sportsmanship on and off the lanes.

“It’s nice to be accepted within an organization I’m passionate about,” Miller said. “The PBA is the coolest place in the world in my eyes. I’m just trying to do the best I can and play my part. I really love trying to promote everyone involved and I think people have realized that.”

Although the 2020 season was interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the 30-year-old Miller still managed to have the best year of his career, qualifying for two televised finals appearances in addition to advancing to the round of eight in the PBA Playoffs. Miller finished the season ranked 10^th in earnings, doubling his previous year’s total, and 11^th overall in competition points.

“This whole year was so difficult in so many ways, but I think it’s a good turning point for me,” Miller said about receiving the award. “This is a nice little reminder that there is still work to do.” 

Off the lanes, Miller serves as chairman of the PBA Players Committee. A group of touring players that share input from the entire membership on a variety of programs that impact professional bowlers. Along with Kyle Sherman, Miller also runs the Brad & Kyle YouTube channel, which gives their fans insight into PBA life through the players’ eyes.

“There’s only a small list of people that find joy in traveling the world trying to see how well they match up to the best and potentially make a few bucks,” Miller said. “It’s a special group. When the shoes come off, everybody has respect for each other and it’s pretty easy for me to cherish.”

First presented in 1966, the PBA’s sportsmanship award honors Steve Nagy, a PBA Hall of Famer and founding member who was instrumental to the success of the PBA Tour in its early years.

Miller was chosen by his peers from among four other finalists: Martin Larsen of Sweden; Tommy Jones of Simpsonville, South Carolina; Canada’s Francois Lavoie; and Sean Rash of Montgomery, Ill.