Is there a special local female athlete who inspires you?

 

WIN for KC is now accepting nominations for the five awards below to be presented at the 2011 Women's Sports Awards Celebration on Friday, February 4, 2011.  This is the largest luncheon in the country celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports Day!

Please answer all questions for the award in which you are nominating a woman or girl.  You may submit nominations for one or more awards.  Winners will receive on stage and video recognition at the largest Women’s Sports and Awards Luncheon in the nation with approximately 1,400 attendees, two complimentary luncheon tickets, a picture with the keynote speaker and a keepsake award.  Please submit your online nomination by midnight on NOVEMBER 15, 2010 or you may email sdee@sportkc.org or call 816.389.4191 and request a hard copy nomination form be sent to you.

Please click the "+" to the left of the award to answer the questions and make your nomination.

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   The Lockton Courage Award will be presented to a local female athlete who has overcome tremendous obstacles to make a comeback in life and sports. Make your nomination.
*Nominee's first name: Nominee's phone number:
*Nominee's last name: Nominee's email address:
1. How has she demonstrated extraordinary courage and comeback in athletic performance, or participated in sports and fitness after a setback in her health and/or life?
2. How has she served as a positive role model and touched the lives of others through her participation in sports?
3. Why do you believe she deserves the Courage Award?
   The Sprint Spirit Award will be presented to a local girl or woman who personifies the “true spirit” of sport not as a participant, but as a supporter, promoter, or advocate of girls’ and women’s sports and fitness. This award recognizes the girl or woman who gives her all to sports through an outlet other than participation. Make your nomination.
*Nominee's first name: Nominee's phone number:
*Nominee's last name: Nominee's email address:
1. Explain how she is an inspiration for others and encourages and supports others to enjoy sports & fitness.
2.How does she contribute to the sports community by advocating girls' and women's sports?
3. Why do you believe she deserves the Spirit Award?
   The Hallmark Cards Outstanding Mentor Award will be presented to a local female mentor who best exemplifies the characteristics of a mentor of female athletes of all ages. Nominee should have made significant contributions to her sport community. Nominee can not include a national coach, professional or major league coach, or an NCAA or NAIA coach. We particularly wish to recognize those women who are volunteers that work at the "grassroots" level. Make your nomination.
*Nominee's first name: Nominee's phone number:
*Nominee's last name: Nominee's email address:
1. Explain how she embodies the true characteristics of an outstanding mentor to female athletes.
2. Explain how she embraces a positive attitude that is an inspiration for others and encourages and supports others to enjoy sports.
3. Why do you believe she deserves the Outstanding Mentor Award?
   The DST Adversity Award will be presented to a local woman or girl who demonstrates the ability to redefine barriers despite physical or mental challenges through her participation in sports. Make your nomination.
*Nominee's first name: Nominee's phone number:
*Nominee's last name: Nominee's email address:
1. Explain what barriers she has had to overcome in life.
2. Explain how sports have played a positive role in her life.
3. Why do you believe she deserves the Adversity Award?
   The UMB Senior Sportswoman Award will be presented to a local woman, age 60 or older, who demonstrates significant athletic achievement, outstanding leadership qualities, and who encourages participation of girls and women in sports and fitness. Make your nomination.
*Nominee's first name: Nominee's phone number:
*Nominee's last name: Nominee's email address:
1. How does she encourage and motivate people of all ages to participate in sports?
2. How does she demonstrate by example an understanding of the physical and emotional benefits of participation in sports at any age?
3. Why do you believe she deserves the Senior Sportswoman Award?

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