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2025 AWARD NOMINATION FORM

Burns & McDonnell Coach of the Year

Spire Community Champion

Polsinelli Sportsman of the Year

Children’s Mercy Athlete of the Year

Polsinelli Sportsman of the Year

Polsinelli Sportsman of the Year is given to a local male athlete who is currently participating in amateur, high school, collegiate or professional sports. This athlete exemplifies all the positive aspects of sport and has made a positive impact on the Kansas City community.

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1) Explain how he embodies the positive aspects of being an athlete.

2) Explain what specific impact he has made in the community.

3) Why do you believe he deserves the Sportsman of the Year Award?

Children's Mercy Athlete of the Year

Children’s Mercy Athlete of the Year is given to a local athlete who is currently participating in amateur, high school, collegiate or professional sports. This athlete exemplifies all the positive aspects of sport and has made a positive impact on the Kansas City community.

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1) Explain how she embodies the positive aspects of being an athlete.

2) Explain what specific impact she has made in the community.

3) Why do you believe she deserves the Sportswoman of the Year Award?

Burns & McDonnell Coach of the Year

Burns & McDonnell Coach of the Year is given to a male or female coach who is currently or has been a coach in amateur, high school, collegiate or professional sports. This coach exemplifies all the positive aspects of sport and has made a positive impact on the Kansas City community.

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1) Explain how he/she embodies the true characteristics of an outstanding role model to athletes.

2) Explain how sports have played a positive role in his/her life or how he/she has served as a positive role model and touched the lives of others through his/her commitment to sports.

3) Why do you believe he/she deserves the Coach of the Year Award?

Spire Community Champion

Spire Community Champion is given to an individual sports fan, volunteer or advocate that has made a public and longstanding commitment to sports in the Kansas City community and is committed to bettering Kansas City through sports.

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1) Explain how he/she is an inspiration for others and encourages and supports others to enjoy sports and fitness.

2) How does he/she demonstrate by example an understanding of the importance of sports in the community?

3) Why do you believe he/she deserves to receive the Community Champion award?