NOMINATE A REMARKABLE ACT OF SPORTSMANSHIP TO BE HONORED AT THE 2012 NATIONAL SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDS!
Do you have an extraordinary story that should be recognized among the
best sportsmanship moments and people of the year? If so, the St. Louis
Sports Commission wants to hear from you. Click here to nominate an individual,
team or act of sportsmanship that represents all that’s right in sports.
Thank you to all who attended the 2011 National Sportsmanship Awards
on April 30 in St. Louis and all who watched the one-hour special on
KSDK-TV NewsChannel 5 in June. You can view the inspiring stories
of the award recipients by clicking here.
THE MOST MEANINGFUL AND INSPIRING NIGHT IN SPORTS
Welcome to the National Sportsmanship Awards – a one-of-a-kind event celebrating all
that’s right in sports.
Hosted annually in St. Louis and produced by the St. Louis Sports Commission, the
National Sportsmanship Awards honors the best sportsmanship stories, moments and
people of the past year. The event showcases extraordinary examples of class and
character by athletes, coaches and sports personalities from across the country. Representing all levels of sports – pro, college, high school and youth – award recipients
are recognized for their integrity, selflessness, kindness, and perseverance. The event
serves as a high-profile platform to instill the values of sportsmanship, such as respect and civility, on the playing field and throughout society. Those in attendance and those who view the television broadcast are treated to an incredibly emotional, uplifting and entertaining program.
The National Sportsmanship is the signature event of
the St. Louis Sports Commission’s Sportsmanship Initiative, which creates positive environments for kids
to play sports so they remain active and lead healthier, happier lives. Through several innovative platforms,
the Sportsmanship Initiative reaches out to coaches, parents, fans and young athletes to make youth sports more enjoyable and to reinforce the values of respect, civility, selflessness, integrity and fair play at all levels. By recognizing outstanding individuals who set a high standard with their approach on and off the field, the organization hopes to set the tone for
all to be good sports and to pass those values on to children in the community.
In 2011, the Sports Commission was selected by the Institute for International Sport as one
of 20 American organizations that have enhanced the national consciousness of the importance of sportsmanship and have made significant contributions to the practice of fair play. The Sports Commission is among impressive company. The list of 20 included
ESPN Outside the Lines, Little League Baseball and Softball, the NAIA, the NCAA, and
USA Today.
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