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STARS SHINE AT THE 2010 SALUTE THE STARS AWARDS LUNCHEON

5/13/2010 9:34:00 AM

More than 900 attend the 2010 John Lynch Salute the Stars awards luncheon to recognize Denver area student-athletes.

More than 900 guests turned out for the 2010 John Lynch Salute the Stars awards luncheon, presented by the Sports Authority. The event was held at INVESCO Field, on Thursday, May 13th, but was moved inside due to the weather. The student-athletes who were recognized at this event were impressive and inspiring.

As the more than sixty student-athletes were introduced by legendary announcer, Joe Buck, they entered the event through the Broncos tunnel to a standing ovation. The student-athletes honored at Salute the Stars all show proven successes in academic, athletics and community involvement.

The guests listened to motivating words from keynote speaker, Broncos Head Coach Josh McDaniels who congratulated the student-athletes and not only provided an inspiring message, but also a little insight into the Broncos upcoming football season.

John also enlisted the help of Colorado Avalanche Team Captain, Adam Foote, to assist him in presenting an award to Exceptional Star of the Year recipient, Kyle Severson, who excels in sled hockey, which is an adaptive form of ice hockey.

The following awards were presented to the following deserving recipients:

Star of the Year - Kathryn Patrick, Laredo Middle School

Star of the Year - Hunter Lee, Euclid Middle School

Star of the Year - Megan Bond, Columbine High School

Star of the Year - Billy Sprague, Thomas Jefferson High School

Teacher / Coach of the Year Award - Cheryl Duey, Laredo Middle School

Teacher / Coach of the Year Award - Ed Woytek, Columbine High School

Teacher / Coach of the Year Award - Frank DeAngelis, Columbine High School

Lynch Family Legacy Scholarship - Margo Berends, Cherokee Trail High School

Lynch Family Legacy Scholarship - Paige Wilson, Thomas Jefferson High School

Lynch Family Legacy Scholarship - Kelsey Koentges, Golden High School

Lynch Family Legacy Scholarship - Cameron Delphia, Heritage High School

Exceptional Star of the Year Award - Brendan Balmes, Golden High School

Exceptional Star of the Year Award - Kyle Severson, Cherry Creek High School

Coach of the Month

The Coach of the Month recognizes youth coaches who make a profound impact in the lives of their athletes and are chosen based on:

• Coaching accomplishments

• Inspirational and motivational attributes

Youth coaches (18 and under) can be nominated by parents or athletes. Awards are presented October – April and nominations can be filled out each month by clicking on the link below. In May a Coach of the Year will be selected out of all of the monthly winners. The Coach of the Year award winner will be announced at the Salute the Stars awards luncheon.

Coaches of the Month will Receive

• $100 Sports Authority gift card

• Autographed John Lynch football

• Personalized jersey of their choice from Sports Authority

• Recognition on JLF website

• Recognition at Star of the Month program at Dove Valley

• Sports Authority Coach’s Kits and coupons

• Invitation to Salute the Starts event – May 2012

The Coach of the Year Will Receive

• $500 Sports Authority gift card

• $1,000 donation back to the coaches organization

• Recognition on JLF website

• Recognition at the Salute the Starts event – May 2012

The monthly deadlines are as follows:

Nominations for	are due on:
October	October 3rd
November	October 24th
December	December 5th
January	January 2nd
February	February 6th
March	February 27th
April	March 19th

Nominate a Coach