On April 29, 2005, Scott Davenport became the 11th coach in Bellarmine University men's basketball history, and in six years took Bellarmine all the way to the top by leading the Knights to the 2011 NCAA Division II Tournament national championship. For his efforts, he was named national Coach of the Year by two different organizations: the National Association of Basketball Coaches and the Division II Bulletin. Davenport’s career record of 413-148 (through the 2022-23 season) ranks him as Bellarmine’s all-time winningest coach, both in terms of total wins and winning percentage (.736). While Davenport built Bellarmine’s program into a perennial national power at the Division II level, perhaps even more impressively, the Knights have continued to succeed in its recent transition to the NCAA Division I level.

Prior to coming to Bellarmine, Davenport served nine years as an assistant coach at the University of Louisville under national championship-winning Hall of Fame coaches Denny Crum and Rick Pitino. He also served a year as an assistant coach on Mike Pollio’s staff at Virginia Commonwealth, where he coached alongside future Kentucky coach Tubby Smith.

Before heading to Louisville, Davenport spent 10 seasons as the head boys' coach at Ballard High School, where he won a state championship in 1988 and coached two future NBA players in DeJuan Wheat and Allan Houston.

A Louisville native, Davenport and his wife, Sharon, have two sons, Russ and Doug, who are both Bellarmine graduates, and a granddaughter, Wren.

Lifetime Service Award Criteria

This award recognizes a Rotarian’s full body of service both to Rotary and to other organizations in the community, region and beyond.

This award is presented annually to a Rotarian who:
    •    has been a member for at least 10 years; and,
    •    has demonstrated a lifelong adherence to Rotary’s Service Above Self ideals.

The list of past recipients appears on page 11 of the Membership Directory; last year’s recipient was Larry Sloan

The Rotarian of the Year Award is designated for the one Rotarian in our club who clearly stands out in demonstrating "Service Above Self" and principled commitment to the Four-Way Test. A nominee should be an outstanding club member who has made significant contributions to the mission and operation of our club, and to one or more avenues of Community or International Service. This award may be given to a member who exhibits Service Above Self in their daily activities and who promotes Rotary by their actions and involvement. This may be accomplished through one major activity in club service, in multiple activities, or by serving on several committees. This person should be highly visible in the weekly activities of the club.

• To be considered for nomination, the candidate must have been a member of our Rotary Club for at least 5 years.
• The nominee must be a member in good standing.
• The nominee must have active membership status.
• The nominee should have an exemplary attendance record. While perfect attendance is not a requirement, the nominee should either regularly attend our club meetings or complete make-ups when they are unable to attend.

• The nominee has been involved with service projects that have been undertaken by the club through active participation and support.
• The nominee has been involved with fundraising projects that have been undertaken by the club through active participation and support.
• The nominee has participated in additional club activities that help to strengthen the camaraderie of the club, such as social events.
• The nominee has contributed to the day-to-day workings of the club by helping with the tasks necessary for the club to function effectively.

• The nominee has worked on a committee for the club.
• The nominee has taken an active leadership role within the club.
• The nominee brings visitors and/or candidates for membership to the club and/or has sponsored new members.