Top 10 Finalists for ARA National Sportsmanship Award Announced
PR Newswire, Nov 5, 2009
2009 List Includes Collegiate Football Standouts On and Off Field
GLENVIEW, Ill., Nov. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- With awards season officially underway, the Awards and Recognition Association (ARA) announces the top 10 finalists for its fifth annual Sportsmanship Award (http://www.arasportsmanshipaward.com/), which is given to one outstanding NCAA Division 1 collegiate football player who best personifies the spirit of sportsmanship.
The 2009 Sportsmanship Award recipient will be chosen from one of these 10 finalists and announced this December.
Previous winners are Northwestern University receiver Eric Peterman (2008); Washington State quarterback Alex Brink (2007); Cincinnati Bengels fullback Brian Leonard (2006); and Carolina Panthers running back, DeAngelo Williams (2005).
"As the only national award that recognizes an athlete's character and leadership as it translates to sportsmanship, the ARA Sportsmanship Award was created five years ago to shed light on these positive traits," said Glenn Beckworth, president of the ARA.
ARA Sportsmanship Award
To qualify for the award, an athlete must be a starting player or significant contributor on his team; be an athlete in good academic standing; demonstrate great respect for competitors, school, teammates and coaches; show an ability to accept victory and defeat graciously; convey a high degree of humility and integrity; and demonstrate commitment in the classroom and to the community.
Former Brigham Young University Head Football Coach LaVell Edwards chairs the selection committee. "We're uncovering some of the finest players the sport has to offer. These young men have a common thread of a positive attitude, strong work ethic and sense of fair play that is translated to their conduct on and off the playing field," notes Edwards.
The finalists were selected in a blind process. About the 10 Finalists
The 2009 award recipient will be announced in December. The finalists, in alphabetical order, are:
1. Mike Anello--University of Notre Dame. 2. Andrew Brewer--Northwestern University. 3. Russel Fisher--Saint Francis University. 4. Tim Hiller--Western Michigan University. 5. Jammie Kirlew--Indiana University. 6. Jeron Mastrud--Kansas State University. 7. Matt Reagan--University of Memphis. 8. Adam Rundh--Valparaiso University. 9. Phillip Tanner--Middle Tennessee State University. 10. Reed Williams--West Virginia University.
CONTACT: Patti Thomas, 1-847-884-0000, or Susan Stoga, 1-312-919-0898, both for ARA Sportsmanship Award
Web Site: http://www.arasportsmanshipaward.com/
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