One thing needs to be done for sure give 1 through 4th place plaques away. Basketball gives four, softball should too. A regional runnerup in softball doesn't get a plaque, but guess what money sport basketball does. Lets make softball and baseball just as important.
I am very proud of softball players. Most softball players play because they love the game. Most softball players and parents has to fund raise year round to buy their uniforms, eguipment etc. They play with very little recognition. Most players has to clean up the fields after playing. Players just remember hard work will payoff. In my book all softball players are winners.