Awards will honor the best of the multisport lifestyle from 2011
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO -- In an effort to recognize those individuals who best fueled the multisport lifestyle during the 2011 season, USA Triathlon is pleased to announce the debut of the USA Triathlon Multisport Awards.
All multisport supporters are encouraged to nominate friends, family and fellow competitors for these prestigious national honors. Nominations are being accepted through December 15, 2011 in the following six award categories:
- • Volunteer of the Year Award - This award is to recognize an individual or organization whose volunteer leadership in the multisport movement has been transformative and who has mobilized and unified athletes, programs and organizations that improve the events, youth or others affiliated with the sport.
- • Jeff Jewell Spirit Award - This award is to honor Jeff Jewell, a massage therapist for Team USA from 2001-2009. He lost his battle with brain cancer on November 15, 2010. He was one of life's biggest cheerleaders and was an inspiration to everyone he met.
- • Military Sport Award - This award is to recognize the multisport successes achieved by the men and women of the US Armed Forces.
- • Most Inspirational Comeback Award - This award is recognizing athletes with who have compelling and inspirational stories to tell. It can include a memorable story about a great race that was accomplished post a traumatic event or perhaps a story about the recover process and impact I has had on the athletes and/or others around them.
- • Spirit of Multisport Award - This award seeks to recognize individuals who illustrate the principles of the positive spirit of the sport by identifying athletes who display excellent sportsmanship and leadership in multisport, with no deference to athletic ability.
- • Lifetime Achievement Award - This award is to recognize those who have made significant contributions to USA Triathlon and the multisport lifestyle. These contributions, whether they have been in performance, leadership, volunteerism or mentorship, must demonstrate impact on the multisport lifestyle and support an extended commitment to the sport.
The 2011 USAT Multisport Awards are now open for nominations. Full details on the criteria for each award and nomination instructions are available at usatriathlon.org.
Once the nomination period closes, USA Triathlon's Age Group Awards Subcommittee will review all nominations and select the winners and honorable mentions for each Multisport Award.
Award winners will be announced in USA Triathlon's Multisport Zone e-newsletter on February 7, 2012.
Don't wait to nominate those individuals who have made an impact on you and the world of multisport!!
About USA Triathlon
Founded in 1982, USA Triathlon is proud to serve as the National Governing Body for triathlon - one of the fastest growing sports in the world - as well as duathlon, aquathlon, aquabike, winter triathlon and paratriathlon in the United States. USA Triathlon sanctions 3,500 races and connects with more than 150,000 members each year, making it the largest multisport organization in the world. In addition to its work with athletes, coaches, and race directors on the grassroots level, USA Triathlon provides leadership and support to elite athletes competing at international events, including ITU World Championships, Pan American Games and the Summer Olympic Games. USA Triathlon is a proud member of the International Triathlon Union and the United States Olympic Committee.
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