Royal Oak’s Pam Moore earns statewide distinguished service award

ROYAL OAK — Royal Oak Schools Athletics Coordinator Pam Moore continues to add to her already impressive resume.

With 35 years in athletics and having been named Athletic Director of the Year by the Oakland County Athletic Directors Association back in December, Moore was selected by the Michigan High School Coaches Association for the 2023 MHSCA Jack Johnson Distinguished Service Award.

The honoree is chosen by fellow coaches to recognize someone who has not only made a lasting impact with both coaches and players, but who continues to exemplify efficiency to the fullest extent in day-to-day operations.

While recognized by her peers for the Oakland County award, Moore said the Jack Johnson Distinguished Service Award holds a special place for her.

“This one is probably a little more meaningful because it’s coming from the coaches association, which is what our business is all about: coaches and kids,” Moore said.

Royal Oak Athletic Director Brian Gordon, who has worked alongside Moore since 1990, introduced her at the ceremony when she won her previous award.

Gordon said it was evident there how many people Moore has impacted during her time in athletics.

“As a person, she’s a phenomenal individual who truly cares about people,” Gordon said. “She has a servant leadership mindset. At the Oakland County AD ceremony when she was announced, I had the privilege of introducing her, and the number of people she has impacted, and I had them stand up in the room, and there was nobody sitting in a chair.”

Moore will be honored for her Michigan High School Coaches Association award Sept. 17 at the annual MHSCA Hall of Fame banquet, which will be held at the Bovee Center at Central Michigan University.

Gordon said Moore is a staple of Royal Oak athletics.

“It’s scary to think about the day when she walks out the door because she retires,” Gordon said. “She’s irreplaceable, no doubt.”