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AAU Sullivan Award Semifinalist
Entry Feed TrackbackNastia has been named amongst 12 amateur athletes chosen as a semifinalist for the 79th Annual AAU James E. Sullivan Award. Olympic teammates Shawn Johnson and Jonathan Horton were also included nominated as semifinalists.
Known as the “Oscar” of sports awards and older than The Heisman, the AAU Sullivan Award honors the outstanding amateur athlete in the United States. It has been presented annually by the AAU since 1930 as a salute to founder and past president of the Amateur Athletic Union, and a pioneer in amateur sports, James E. Sullivan. Based on the qualities of leadership, character, sportsmanship, and the ideals of amateurism, the AAU Sullivan Award goes far beyond athletic accomplishments and honors those who have shown strong moral character. Kurt Thomas (1979) and Paul Hamm (2004) are the only gymnasts to have won this honor. For more information, visit AAUSullivan.com.
Fans may vote online at USAToday.com, and voting information will be announced soon. The winner will be announced on April 15 at the New York Athletic Club.
good Nastia I will vote for you
xoxo
rodrigo mendoza at Mar 9, 09 at 1:45 pm
Another well deserved nomination! Good luck and please let us know when we can vote!
ally at Mar 9, 09 at 2:12 pm
You really deserve it! Hope you win!
Justin22 at Mar 9, 09 at 4:43 pm
Congratulations on the honor, Nastia!! There are so many good athletes nominated, it is hard to vote!
amber at Mar 10, 09 at 11:44 pm
You have my full support. Most Affectionate
Miguel at Mar 11, 09 at 10:40 am
Good luck! Hope you win this!
-SFu
StevenFu at Mar 11, 09 at 2:48 pm
Come on guys, vote for Nastia !
At this moment she is almost in the end of the list and she really deserves this award : )
Nastia, you have all my support. Hope you win ! ;D
maria.felicio_portugal at Mar 15, 09 at 10:47 pm