Salute the Stars
- 13th Annual Salute the Stars
- Keynote Speaker - Tim Tebow, QB Denver Broncos
- Tuesday, May 3rd
- 11:30am-1:30pm
- On the field - Invesco Field
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The
13th Annual Salute the Stars awards luncheon was held on Tuesday, May 3rd at
INVESCO Field at Mile High Stadium in front of a record crowd. Broncos QB
Tim Tebow and Broncos first round draft pick, Von Miller joined John and Linda
Lynch in honoring student-athletes and providing scholarships.
The event was held
on the field and more than 1,000 people attended to assist the John Lynch
Foundation in recognizing what is 'right' with our youth today. The
student-athletes who were honored, each who excel in academics, athletics and
community involvement, were escorted onto the field by the Denver Broncos
cheerleaders and Miles the mascot.
During
the awards
presentation John asked Tim and Von to help him pass out the awards to
the
various winners. Afterwards, the two rising Broncos stars took
place in a Question and Answer session, moderated by John Lynch win
which
guests were able to ask the players questions of their own. John
presented Tim with the 2011 Leadership Legend Award for his numerous
efforts through the Tim Tebow Foundation, including his missionary work.
There
was
a silent auction at the luncheon and all guests had an
opportunity to pass, punt and kick on the field after the event. The
Lynches also hosted a VIP Reception at their home the evening before the
event on Monday, May 2nd for high level sponsors which included
entertainment by Phil Long and an exciting live auction.
Most
importantly, those in attendance were profoundly impacted by the many
examples of what is 'right' with our youth. The many stories of leadership,
dedication, and determination in these youngsters, including some with
disabilities who face extreme challenges every day, inspired all.
To date the John
Lynch Foundation has awarded $371,000 in scholarships to 77 high school seniors
and has awarded $55,000 in awards to student-athletes with special needs.
This year's event was the most successful to date as it generated more than
$275,00 which will go to fund and sustain the Foundation's youth programs in
Denver.
The 2011
award winners are listed below. To see highlight videos on each of these
amazing student-athletes, visit our Youtube channel.
HANNAH
HARM STAR
OF THE YEAR - Middle school female
JAMES
HUESTON
STAR
OF THE YEAR- Middle school male
KATIE
WIESE
STAR
OF THE YEAR- high school female
GARRET
LEE
STAR
OF THE YEAR- high school male
SCOTT
YATES
MOST
VALUABLE TEACHER / COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD
TOMMY
DOWD
MOST
VALUABLE TEACHER / COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD
Kaitlyn
Tripp
LYNCH
FAMILY LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP
Brad
Goldsberry
LYNCH
FAMILY LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP - $10,000
Marlie
Fisher
LYNCH
FAMILY LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP - $10,000
Larry
Gile
LYNCH
FAMILY LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP - $10,000
KATHLEEN
ENGLISH
EXCEPTIONAL
STAR OF THE YEAR - $5,000
TYLER
WARNER
EXCEPTIONAL
STAR OF THE YEAR - $5,000
CONNOR
LONG
EXCEPTIONAL
STAR OF THE YEAR - $5,000
BRICKELLE
BRO
EXCEPTIONAL
STAR OF THE YEAR - $5,000
For more information or to reserve a table or package see below or contact:
Maggie Robinson
1.866.JLF.4747 (1.866.553.4747)
maggie@johnlynchfoundation.org
The John Lynch Foundation Video