THE "GOOD SPORT" AWARD
Presented By The St. Louis Sports Commission Associates

SEND A GOOD SPORT TO THE AT&T NATIONAL SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDS!
On June 5, 2008, the AT&T National Sportsmanship Awards will celebrate all that’s right in sports. This remarkable evening honors athletes and personalities from around the nation for their integrity, class, selflessness, perseverance, kindness, community service and overall commitment to sportsmanship. In conjunction with the awards ceremony, the St. Louis Sports Commission’s Associates – a group of area young professionals who volunteer to assist the Sports Commission’s efforts – will present the “Good Sport” award.

The “Good Sport” award is given to a St. Louis area youth or high school athlete who demonstrates the ideals and very meaning of sportsmanship. Candidates for the award should be nominated based on a specific extraordinary act of sportsmanship that occurred during the last 12 months. Nominees whose overall approach, both on and off the field, embodies sportsmanship will also be considered.

In 2007, the Sports Commission Associates honored Ritenour High School golfer Chad Riegel with the inaugural “Good Sport” award. Chad’s story was one of true sportsmanship and integrity. After mistakenly hitting an opponent’s ball in the district golf tournament, Chad self-reported the error, which resulted in a two-stroke penalty. His final score was one stroke away from making the cut for the State tournament. So Chad’s honesty cost him a trip to State, but won him recognition for a greater prize: true sportsmanship.

The “Good Sport” award is open to athletes between the ages of 8 and 18 within the greater St. Louis region.
To nominate a candidate, please fill out and submit the form below. Or fill out the paper form and mail to:

St. Louis Sports Commission
Attn: Solomon Alexander
701 Convention Plaza – Ste 300
St. Louis, MO 63101-1282

All nominations must be submitted or post-marked by Thursday, May 15, 2008. The award winner will be contacted by May 27. The award winner, along with three family members, will be guests at the AT&T National Sportsmanship Awards on June 5, 2008, and will be recognized at the event.

NOMINEE INFORMATION

Name of nominee (as it should appear on certificate or award):

Name of youth sports organization or school nominee was affiliated with during the last 12 months:

Age:

Gender: MALE FEMALE

Current Address (where we can reach nominee):

Current Phone #:

Parent(s) or Guardian(s) Contact Information:

Sport in which specific instance of outstanding sportsmanship occurred:

Coach of sport in which the specific act occurred:

REASON FOR NOMINATION
In submitting your nomination, remember that the “Good Sport” award seeks to recognize:

· Acts of honesty and integrity that go beyond the norm.
· Instances when individuals react correctly when others do not.
· Acts of selflessness, particularly ones that change another person’s life.
· Extraordinary acts of kindness that lift up a teammate, coach or opponent.
· Individuals who possess an on- and off-the-field approach that exemplifies class, grace, teamwork, ethical conduct and
citizenship.

Please describe the specific instance in which your nominee demonstrated exceptional sportsmanship. Or
describe how the nominee’s approach on and off the field embodies sportsmanship. How did he or she exemplify the values of respect, selflessness, fairness, civility, honesty, integrity, and fair play?

I attest that the nomination criteria has been satisfied and the information is accurate.

Name:

Relationship to the Nominee: