The Northwoods League announced that Liz Kern, General Manager of the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters, has been named 2010 NWL Executive of the Year. The award, which was decided by a vote of team officials at the League's annual fall meetings last week in Waterloo, IA, is given annually to the League's outstanding executive. In another vote, the Willmar Stingers were awarded the second annual Organization of the Year award, giving a sweep of the awards to the two 2010 NWL expansion franchises.

The Battle Creek Bombers are excited to announce that Bombers Assistant General Manager Brian Colopy will officially be promoted to the General Managers position effective immediately.

The La Crosse Loggers Baseball Club announced today that Andy McKay will indeed return as their field manager for the 2011 season, his fourth consecutive season at the helm.

The Rochester Honkers Baseball Club announced today that Ryan Ruiz, Field Manager from their 2010 season, will return to pilot the Honkers again in 2011. Ruiz guided the Rochester Honkers to the 2010 Northwoods League playoffs and to the decisive Game #3 of the NWL Championship Series vs. Eau Claire.

The Waterloo Bucks have announced that Jason Nell will return to the team as Field Manager for the 2011 season. Nell managed Waterloo to a 31-39 record in 2010, including a second place finish in the first half. The Bucks saw a six game improvement in the win column under Nell's guidance.

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The Madison Mallards are excited to announce Greg Labbe has been hired as the team’s field manager heading into the 2011 campaign.

The St. Cloud River Bats have announced that Ben Quinto will be their field manager for the 2011 season.