The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame has presented Jeff Twiss, the Boston Celtics’ longtime VP of media and alumni relations, with the esteemed John W.

Bunn Lifetime Achievement Award. This distinction, which recognizes people who have made important contributions to basketball, is the greatest honor bestowed by the Hall of Fame short of enshrinement.

A Distinguished Career with the Celtics

Twiss has been a vital member of the Boston Celtics for more than 40 years, having joined the team in 1981. He has seen the team’s success throughout his career and helped bring it to four NBA Championships.

He is regarded as a respected member of the team and the larger NBA community because of his duties in media relations, public relations, and cultivating relationships with alumni.

Recognition of Excellence

Established in 1973, the John W. Bunn Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes those who have shown exceptional devotion and commitment to basketball.

Twiss’s dedication to the Celtics and his significant impact on the game are prime examples of the traits honored by this award.

Celebrating a Legacy

Alongside Twiss, other noteworthy recipients of the Curt Gowdy Media Awards include media personalities Adrian Wojnarowski, Clark Kellogg, George Blaha, and Michelle Smith. These awards honor the varied accomplishments of professionals who, in a variety of capacities, have had a major influence on basketball.

Jeff Twiss’s commitment and service continue to be a monument to the Celtics’ enduring spirit and sense of community as they carry on their legendary history.