Every year, the Major League clubs select their nominees for the Roberto Clemente Award. The nominee is always a great player, but this is not a performance-based award. Clemente winners distinguish themselves by their involvement in their communities at the time the award is given. Roberto’s legacy was one of service, and the award named in his honor is reserved for those who commit to extending a helping hand to those in need.

We’re honored to partner with Dick Perez, the great Puerto Rican artist, in making this gallery. Perez has painted every single Cooperstown Hall of Famer, as well as hundreds of other baseball greats. He estimates that he’s done two to three thousand baseball paintings. Mr. Perez has graciously allowed the Foundation to use his portraits of Clemente Award winners.