ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WDNews) — Longtime sports official Warren Bowron was recognized this week for his induction into the Class of 2025 Alabama Sports Officials Hall of Fame. Mayor William E. Cooper highlighted Bowron’s contributions during Tuesday’s Enterprise City Council meeting, praising his decades of leadership and community involvement.
Bowron’s career in officiating began in high school basketball and extended into a 35-year run in football. A graduate of Troy State University, he joined the Enterprise Football Officials Association in 1974 and went on to serve more than 30 years on its board. His career included officiating three state championship games.
He also held the role of Southeast Football District Director, earning a reputation for mentorship and leadership. In 2018, he was awarded the Greg Brewer Distinguished Service Award. Beyond officiating, Bowron dedicated time to the Special Olympics as both a coach and a leader.
“Warren’s dedication to Enterprise athletics and his constant support of community events have touched countless lives,” Mayor Cooper said. “We are thrilled to see him honored and proud to have such a Hall of Famer in our city.”
Bowron is also a familiar face within the Enterprise Parks and Recreation staff, where colleagues describe him as a dedicated teammate and role model. He and his wife, Rhonda, are parents to two children, Warren Jr. and Ashley, and have four grandchildren.
Mayor Cooper presented Bowron with a certificate of achievement, congratulating him on the recognition and thanking him “for his many contributions to sports and the Enterprise community.”
