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Inaugural Atlanta Sports Awards Will Honor Community's Extraordinary Athletes And Teams - Atlanta Inquirer


Atlanta Inquirer
01-07-2006
On Feb. 27, 2006, all eyes will be on the Historic Fox Theatre's Egyptian
Ballroom as the city comes together to celebrate outstanding athletic
achievement with the inaugural Atlanta Sports Awards.

This event, created by the Atlanta Sports Council and presented by
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, will honor the most accomplished
athletes and teams at all levels from throughout the metro Atlanta
community.

'Atlanta is a big-time sports town and this is our opportunity to celebrate
the outstanding achievements of our metro Atlanta athletes, coaches, teams
and contributors,' said Gary Stokan, Atlanta Sports Council president.

The Atlanta Sports Awards will honor 11 award recipients who distinguish
themselves from the five million people living in the 29 metro Atlanta
counties and surrounding areas. That includes all six Atlanta professional
sports teams, 14 universities, 12 junior colleges and more than 250 public
and private high schools. Award categories include seven Athlete of the
Year awards, including Pro, Amateur, Collegiate, High School, Men's Scholar
and Women's Scholar. The Atlanta Sports Awards will also recognize a Sports
Person of the Year, Coach of the Year and Team of the Year as well as a
local award, for lifetime achievement.

In conjunction with partner Applebee's restaurants, the nomination process
for the above awards is open to the public. Nominations will be taken
exclusively at the 37 metro Atlanta Applebee's restaurants for six of the
awards from Nov. 7 to Dec. 31.

Those interested in nominating an athlete, coach or team for an award may
do so by visiting their neighborhood Applebee's location, filling out an
official ballot and depositing the ballot at the restaurant's nomination
station. All Atlantans are encouraged to get involved in the event by
nominating deserving athletes and teams from their community.

'Ever since we were founded in Atlanta 25 years ago, local community
involvement has been very important to Applebee's,' said Gary Cockerill,
Applebee's director of marketing. 'These awards will be about great
achievement, but they'll also be about tremendous neighborhood spirit.
We're very proud to help present the inaugural Atlanta Sports Awards.'

All nominations will be recorded and provided to The Atlanta Sports Awards
Voting Academy, whose members will consist of local sports media, athletic
administrators and corporate leaders. All winners will be honored at the
event Feb. 27, 2006.

For information on how you can attend the Atlanta Sports Awards, or for
sponsorship information, call the Atlanta Sports Council at 404-586-8510.

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