TBF Receives Pat Tillman Community Leadership Award

KTAR 620The Leadership Consortium



On June 22, on behalf of KTAR 620 Sports and The Leadership Consortium (TLC), Denise Meridith, CEO of TLC, announced the Pat Tillman Community Leadership Awards for 2007. The awards are named in honor of Pat Tillman, the ASU alumnus and Arizona Cardinals football player who was tragically killed in the line of duty in Afghanistan. They recognize individuals, who have demonstrated courage of their convictions and served as excellent role models for youth, and organizations, which have worked to enhance the relationship among athletes, sports organizations. The winners for 2007 are: Shane Doan, Phoenix Coyotes, and Taitusi "Duce" Lutui, Arizona Cardinals (Individuals: Professional Athletes); Ryan McBride and Amber Rose Horvath (Individuals: Amateur or student); Arizona State University Women's Basketball Team and Turnbow Foundation (Organizations); and Connie Harris (Lifetime Achievement). "We had so many outstanding nominees, it was a very difficult decision for the sports and community representatives on the selection committee this year," said Michael Kelly, President of TLC.

The seven winners will be recognized at the KTAR Presents Linking Sports and Communities Banquet Hosted by Outback Steakhouse on September 24 at Chase Field. Jeff Moorad of the Arizona Diamondbacks is Chair of the Host Committee for the event. The keynote speakers will be Rod Graves of the Arizona Cardinals, and Laurel Prieb of Major League Baseball, while Gambo and Ash of KTAR will be emcees. Proceeds from the event will benefit TLC, an Arizona 501 (c) (3), and the Pat Tillman Foundation. For more information or to order banquet tickets, visit www.ktar.com or www.linkingsports.com or call TLC at 602-763-9900.