Robbie's Accomplishments

2004–2008	School Board Member, Greater Clark County Schools. Recognized as an active member of the National Affiliation Program, which demonstrates significant commitment to raising student achievement and dedication to improving the quality of education for all students in every community.
2007:	North Hardin High School Athletics Hall of Fame.
2006:	Distinguished Citizen Award from Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson.
2005:	Award for Outstanding Service in Promoting the Welfare and Development of the Youth of Our Community Jeffersonville, Ind.
2004:	NEA’s Read Across America Certificate of Service, Make Reading a Service Learning Priority. Nation’s biggest celebration of reading.
2003:	Meritorious Community Service Award from the Louisville Urban League
2002:	Community Support Award, Hardin County (Ky.) Chamber of Commerce Bicentennial Best Award Jeffersonville, Ind The Leadership Louisville Foundation
2000:	Award of Appreciation for support of Western High School, Louisville. Inducted into Hall of Fame, University of Louisville. Jefferson County (Ky.) Public Schools Achievement for Focus on the Children. Certificate of Appreciation, Junior Achievement, Louisville, Ky. Recipient of the Derek Smith Service to Youth Award by the Boys and Girls Club of Kentuckiana. Greater Clark County School District Basketball Team Champions, Boys and Girls, Greater Clark County, Ind.
1999:	Commissioned as a Kentucky Colonel by Kentucky Governor, Wallace G. Wilkinson.
1998:	Certificate of Appreciation for contributing time and effort in helping to enrich the lives of students at Louisville Male High School.
1997:	Certificate of Excellence from the Jefferson County (Ky.) Public Schools for Outstanding Volunteer Service. Southern Indiana Small Business Development Volunteer Appreciation Certificate. Certificate of Special Recognition, Friend of Riverside Elementary School, Jeffersonville, Ind.
1996:	Floyd County (Ind.) Alcohol and Drug Abuse Task Force Award of Appreciation to recognize generous support (National Red Ribbon Week). Mount Tabor Elementary School PTA recognition for positive inspiration and dedication to all Children, Mount Tabor, Ind. Golden Apple Award Presented by Superintendent Stephen Daeschner of the Jefferson County Public Schools in appreciation for dedicated service to the Jefferson County (Ky.) Public Schools
1995:	Hardin County (Ky.) Schools Distinguished Alumni Award, presented for exemplary service in professional and community endeavors and distinction and bringing honor to the Hardin Schools. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Award for Excellence in the Field of Athletics, Kenwood Baptist Church, Louisville. David K Bowyer Memorial Award presented for Outstanding Community Service, Jeffersonville, Ind.
1992	North Hardin High School retired jersey number 20 in honor of Robbie Valentine. Nelson County Child Development Center Award Nelson County, Ky. Appreciation Award, Hope, Inc. Jeffersonville, Ind.
1991	Certificate of Appreciation for Significant Contributions to Black History Observance, Feb. 6, 1991, Central High School Louisville.
1988	The Eminence High School Warrior Booster Club Certificate of Appreciation from Faculty and Staff, Jeffersonville, Ind.
1987	Certificate of Recognition for contributions and participation in the Jefferson County Public Schools, Louisville, Third Century Inc. Edna McConnell Clark Foundation. North Hardin High School Trojan Award in appreciation of devotion and valuable service to the school by Principal Ray Story.
1986	Distinguished Citizen Award for distinguished service rendered in the public interest done in the City of Louisville. Recognition of interest, support, and outstanding contributions to Jefferson County, Ky., presented by Darryl Owens, County Commissioner. Louisville Chamber of Commerce salutes Robbie Valentine as Outstanding Person, Excellent Sportsman, and Ambassador of Good Will throughout the nation for the city of Louisville.
1982	Louisville Invitational Tournament 35th Annual L.I.T. Most Valuable Player
1981–82	All-State Basketball Team, University of Louisville First Team.