Inspireum
Announces National Soccer Awards to Honor Inspirational Youth
Bend,
OR – September 13, 2011 – Following the success of the High School
Football ‘Rudy’ Awards, Inspireum has created the Inspireum Soccer
Awards. This Bend, Oregon based company founded the High School Football
‘Rudy’ Awards in 2009. Named for the University of Notre Dame’s most
famous underdog Rudy Ruettiger, the football awards honor our youth
whose love of the game may not always result in the highest stats, but
certainly has a positive impact on their team, school and community.
Tapping into the fast growing team sport in the nation, the Inspireum
Soccer Awards celebrate inspirational young athletes who embody the
values of character, courage, contribution and who inspire others to
excellence through their own actions.
$25,000 in academic
scholarships will be awarded by the Trusted Sports Foundation to the
twelve finalists. America can nominate the most inspirational athlete
on their soccer team online through November 9th at
www.InspireumSoccerAwards.com.
Images and video can also be uploaded, and are encouraged. Online
voting commences October 6th and continues after the Top 50
semifinalists are announced on November 17th. The Top 12 finalists are
chosen on December 13th and the winner, three runners-up and two fan
favorites will be announced on January 3, 2012. The winner will receive
their scholarship and award at the NSCAA Convention in Kansas City on
January 14th.
Final scholarship recipients are chosen by a
national selection committee that is led by former coach of the U.S.
Men’s National team and LA Galaxy, Steve Sampson. “Through these awards,
we hope to show young athletes that we value their character and
ability to inspire as highly as we regard their athletic talent,”
Sampson said. “We’re leveraging the power of soccer to motivate
players, teams and communities to enable more youth to play so that no
kids are left on the sidelines.” Other notable soccer personalities such
as Jurgen Klinsmann, head coach of the U.S. Men’s National Team, Lynn
Berling-Manuel of American Youth Soccer Organization, and
internationally acclaimed soccer announcer known for his signature call
“Goooaaallll!”, Andres Cantor, serve on the selection committee.
About Inspireum Inspireum
is a social enterprise dedicated to rewarding outstanding youth
achievement that inspires the next generation and strengthens our
communities. We discover, amplify, and celebrate stories of youth that
overcome adversity and inspire others to achieve. Our technology,
programs, and financial resources provide the inspiration, motivation,
and opportunity for youth to engage in sports and service as hands-on,
action-oriented paths to leadership, academic performance and healthy
lifestyles. In partnership with the Trusted Sports Foundation we work to
inspire and empower all youth, regardless of socio-economic status, to
thrive in life through positive sports experiences.
For information:
www.InspireumSoccerAwards.comContact:
sandy@inspireum.comPhone: (541) 848 9509