Congratulations to the '08 Champions of Character Awards Recipients

The Fairfax County Athletic Council and CRS are proud to announce this year's winners of the Champions of Character Awards.  Winners are selected based on their contributions to youth sports in Fairfax County and their service in pusuing victory with honor.  A coach, parent, and two athletes are chosen from each magisterial district.  This year's winners are listed below.

BRADDOCK DISTRICT

Spencer de Mars, Athlete
Thomas Jefferson High School and Fairfax Stars AAU Basketball
Amy Stevens, Athlete
Annandale High School - Lacrosse & Field Hockey
Fred Elliot, Coach
Braddock Road Youth Club - Football
Siobhan Starrs, Parent
Braddock Road Youth Club - Soccer

DRANESVILLE DISTRICT

Patrick Pembroke, Athlete
Langley High School Lacrosse
Emily Bates, Athlete
McLean Youth Soccer
Phil Snare, Coach
Great Falls Lacrosse
Laura Maffei, Parent
McLean Youth Soccer

HUNTER MILL DISTRICT

A. J. Price, Athlete
South Lakes High School - Track
Erica Shockley, Athlete
South Lakes High School - Volleyball
Mike Cheselka, Coach
Vienna Youth Incorporated - Basketball
Jasmine Faubert, Parent
Herndon Optimist Youth Football

LEE DISTRICT

John Patterson, Athlete
Lee Mt. Vernon Soccer Club
Monika Fikes, Athlete
Fairfax Stars Basketball
Jane Gallant, Coach
Lee Mt. Vernon Soccer Club
Alisa Mead, Parent
Lee Mt. Vernon Soccer Club

MASON DISTRICT

Samuel Carolus-Hager, Athlete
J.E.B. Stuart High School
Logan Battle, Athlete
Fairfax Stars Basketball
Tim Shouman, Coach
Lee District Basketball
Bob Thompson, Parent
J.E.B. Stuart High School

MT. VERNON DISTRICT

Mike Wood, Athlete
Woodlawn Little League
Kortney Martin, Athlete
Gunston Micro Soccer
Lisa McCoy, Coach
Fairfax Falcons Wheelchair Sports - Basketball
Joe Selby, Parent
Woodlawn Little League

PROVIDENCE DISTRICT

John Mysliwiec, Athlete
Fairfax Stars AAU Baseball
Kelly Anderson, Athlete
Fairfax Police Youth Club - Track
Frank Williams, Coach
Vienna Little League
Jim Ashley, Parent
Falls Church Kiwanis Little League

SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT

Ian Masilon, Athlete
Southwestern Youth Association - Soccer
Laura Beth Gathman, Athlete
Ad Fontes Academy - Soccer
Megan Kipp, Coach
Braddock Road Youth Club - Soccer
Kurt & Camie Lorenz, Parent
Hunt Valley Swim Team

SULLY DISTRICT

Eric Lewis, Athlete
Southwestern Youth Association - Soccer
Katie Gollaway, Athlete
Chantilly Youth Association - Softball
Theron Bell, Coach
Southwestern Youth Association - Baseball
Deborah Neuberger, Parent
Southwestern Youth Association - Volleyball