Award entries are being sought

Clarksville, TN – Nominations are now being accepted for the first-ever Clarksville Sports Festival Legends Awards. The City of Clarksville Parks & Recreation Department and Legends Bank have partnered in an effort to honor both current and past coaches who are or have made a unique difference and solid contribution to sports and athletics in the Clarksville-Montgomery County area.

Winning coaches will be honored at the 2010 Legends Award Banquet which will be held March 25th, 2011, beginning at 6:30pm at Montgomery County Civic Hall. Coaches that are currently coaching or coached in 2010 are invited to attend this free event. A ticket is required to attend and can be picked up at the Parks & Recreation main office beginning Wednesday, February 16th. Because of space limitations, there are only 200 tickets available. Last day to pick up a ticket is March 18th.

The Legends Awards consists of two categories: Coach of the Year and Legends Old School Coach. Nominated coaches will be judged according to the following criteria: contribution, effectiveness, development, leadership, and commitment. All Coach of the Year nominees must reside or coach in Clarksville/Montgomery County and have coached a sport to completion during the 2010 calendar year.

Up to 10 finalists who have made a notable contribution to a sport in the local community will be recognized and one winner will take home top honors, the Coach of the Year award. The Legends Old School Coach Award will recognize up to five coaches who have made a tremendous impact on the lives of athletes in the community in prior years and is no longer coaching; has retired or who is now deceased.

Nomination forms are available to pick up at the Parks & Recreation Main Office, downloaded (2011 Legends Awards Form) or completed online (Online Registration Form). More information about the Legends Awards can be found at www.cityofclarksville.com/parks&rec/events.php.

All nomination forms must be received by 4:30pm, February 25th.

For more details on the Clarksville Sports Festival Legends Awards, please contact the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Office at 645-7476 or visit www.cityofclarksville.com/parksandrec.