History of The Award The award is named in honor of Clifford K. Melberger, captain of the 1960 Bucknell University Lambert Cup football team. Founder and President of Diversified Information Technologies, Inc., based in northeastern Pennsylvania, Melberger is considered an innovator in the use of imaging systems to service the information management industry. Founded in 1981, Diversified has become an internationally known company. The Trophy The Melberger Award is a replica of an old-style leather football helmet crafted of anthracite coal and mounted on a solid coal base. Designer Ed Donohue selected the helmet to represent neither offense or defense, but the dedication and determination of the Division III athlete. Ed Donohue carved his niche in sports as head basketball coach from 1968-1983 at King's College in Wilkes-Barre, PA, where he recorded 201 victories in his 15-year tenure. Since 1983 he has become a nationally known artist in the sports arena. He has created logo work for the Final Four college basketball tournament, numerous teams and special individual awards. The Melberger is crafted from anthracite coal, an ore indigenous to northeast Pennsylvania. The sculptor of the award is Frank Magdalinski of Anthracite Coal Craft in Plains, PA. Since 1966, Magdalinski has honed his skills in this medium and today is the only coal carver in the United States.