Bill Hayward was the track and field coach at the University of Oregon for 44 years until his death in 1947. Recognized as the Grand Old Man of Oregon athletics, he served on the coaching staff of six US Olympic teams and coached four world-record holders, six American record holders, four NCAA champions and nine US Olympians.

This award goes to the outstanding amateur athletes with a state of Oregon background — high school, college or by
residency — whose accomplishments brought credit to the state in the calendar year 2012.

The 2012 winners are:

Kenjon Barner, University of Oregon Football

Liz Brenner, University of Oregon Basktball, Softball, Volleyball, Track and Field

Automatic nomination criteria include:

1. World Championships: qualifier, medalist, champion
   
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2. Olympics: qualifier, medalist, champion
   
3. All-American First-Team
   
4. Individual National Champion
   
5. Athletic conference Player of the Year

At-large nominations:

1. An athlete may be nominated by a member of the OSA Voting Panel
2. An athlete may be nominated by a coach, SID or AD and submitted to the OSA Voting Panel

Female Nominees

Alaina Bergsma University of Oregon | Volleyball
Anna Bertrand Portland State University | Softball
Geronne Black Portland State University | Track and Field
Liz Brenner University of Oregon | Volleyball, Basketball, Track and Field + Softball
Brandy Duren University of Oregon | Acrobatics + Tumbling
Amanda Dutra Portland State University | Soccer
Alicia Fine Portland State University | Softball
Amanda Frisbie University of Portland | Soccer
English Gardner University of Oregon | Track and field
Jordan Hasay University of Oregon | Cross Country
Karmen Holladay Portland State University | Softball
Amanda Howie Portland State University | Soccer
Kendall Johnson University of Portland | Soccer
Eryn Jones Portland State University | Basketball
Leslie Mak Oregon State University | Gymnastics
Sarah Moreno University of Oregon | Acrobatics + Tumbling
Kelsey Rowell University of Oregon | Acrobatics + Tumbling
Elizabeth Santana Oregon State University | Softball
Shoni Schimmel University of Louisville | Basketball
Brianne Theisen University of Oregon | Track and Field
Courtney Verloo Stanford University | Soccer
Jaklyn Wheeler Portland State University | Volleyball
Elise Windes USA Water Polo
Britney Yada Portland State University | Golf

Male Nominees

Kenjon Barner University of Oregon | Football
Sven Bartschi Portland Winterhawks
Peter Baum Colgate University | Lacrosse
Andre Broadous California Polytechnic State University | Football
Michael Clay University of Oregon | Football
Michael Conforto Oregon State University | Baseball
Jared Cunningham Oregon State University | Basketball
Steven Evans University of Portland | Soccer
Scott Fauble University of Portland | Cross Country
Clayton Jack Oregon State University | Wrestling
Owen Jones University of Portland | Baseball
Terrence Jones University of Kentucky | Football
Devoe Joseph University of Oregon | Basketball
Marcus Mariota University of Oregon | Football
Sean McKelvie Portland State University | Track and Field
Mike Moser University of Las Vegas | Basketball
Charles Odum Portland State University | Basketball
Jordan Poyer Oregon State University | Football
Travis Radke University of Portland | Baseball
Ty Rattie Portland Winterhawks
Terrence Ross University of Washington | Basketball
EJ Singler University of Oregon | Basketball
Ian Sluss Portland State University | Football Chehales Tapscott Portland State University | Basketball
De'Anthony Thomas University of Oregon | Football
Emery Welshman Oregon State University | Soccer
Markus Wheaton Oregon State University | Football

3 Female Finalists

Alaina Bergsma, University of Oregon | Volleyball
Liz Brenner, University of Oregon | Basktball, Softball, Volleyball and Track and Field
Brianne Theisen, University of Oregon | Track and Field

3 Male Finalists

Kenjon Barner, University of Oregon | Football
Peter Baum, Colgate University | Lacross
Jordan Poyer, Oregon State University | Track and Field

2011 Winners - Matthew Centrowitz, University of Oregon | Jordan Hasay, University of Oregon
2010 Winners - Ashton Eaton, Track and Field | Brianne Theisen, Track and Field
2009 Winners - Ndamukong Suh, Football | Ashley Charters, Softball
2008 Winners - Kevin Love, Basketball | Mariel Zagunis, Fencing
2007 Winners - Dennis Dixon, Football | Stephanie Cox, Soccer

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Bill Hayward was the track and field coach at the University of Oregon for 44 years until his death in 1947. Recognized as the Grand Old Man of Oregon athletics, he served on the coaching staff of six US Olympic teams and coached four world-record holders, six American record holders, four NCAA champions and nine US Olympians.

This award goes to the outstanding amateur athletes with a state of Oregon background — high school, college or by
residency — whose accomplishments brought credit to the state in the calendar year 2012.

Slats Gill attended and coached basketball at Oregon State from 1929 until 1964, when he became athletic director. He won four Pacific Coast Conference championships and two of his teams reached the Final Four.

This award goes to the outstanding coach or administrator with a state of Oregon background at any level of competition in the 2012 calendar year.

The 2012 winners are:

Erik Spoelstra

Marcus Mariota and Taylor Hart accepting for Chip Kelly

Erik Spoelstra

At-large nominations:

1. A person may be nominated by a member of the OSA Voting Panel
   
2. A sportsperson may be nominated by an athlete, coach, SID or AD and submitted to the OSA Voting Panel.
   
   

Michael Bojorquez St. Mary's Academy | Track and Field + Cross Country Coach
Pat Casey Oregon State University | Baseball Coach
Tanya Chaplin Oregon State University | Gymnastics Coach
Mike Clopton Wilson High School | Baseball Coach
Rob Conner University of Portland
Glen Fowles Willamette University | Football Coach
Dave Frank
Greg Garrison Corvallis High School | Boy's Basketball Coach
Grier Gatlin Southern Oregon University | Cross Country Coach
Craig Howard Southern Oregon University | Football Coach
Robert Johnson University of Oregon | Women's Cross Country Coach
Mike Johnston Portland Winterhawks
Chip Kelly University of Oregon | Football Coach
Vin Lananna University of Oregon | Women's Indoor Track and Field Coach
Steve Lander Roseburg High School | Wrestling Coach
Greg Lord Oregon City High School | Baseball Coach
Harry Marra USA Track and Field
Casey Martin University of Oregon | Men's Golf
Danny Miles Oregon Institute of Technology | Men's Basketball Coach
Jim Moore University of Oregon | Volleyball
Felicia Mulkey University of Oregon | Acrobatics + Tumbling Coach
Gene Potter Jesuit High School | Boys Basketball Coach
Mike Riley Oregon State University | Football Coach
Craig Robinson Oregon State University | Men's Basketball Coach
Scott Rueck Oregon State University | Women's Basketball Coach
Eric Spoelstra Miami Heat
Jackson Vaughan Linfield College | Softball and Football
Jim Zalesky Oregon State University | Wrestling Coach

Chip Kelly, University of Oregon | Football
Danny Miles, Oregon Institute of Technology | Basktball
Eric Spoelstra, Miami Heat | Basktball

2011 Winner - Merritt Paulson, Soccer
2010 Winner - Chip Kelly, Football
2009 Winner - Chip Kelly, Football
2008 Winner - Mike Riley, Football
2007 Winner - Pat Casey, Baseball

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Ad Rutschman guided Linfield College to four national championships, three in football and one in baseball, in 24 seasons. He is the only college coach at any level to win national titles in two different sports. A five-time Slats Gill Award winner, he is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame.

This award goes to the outstanding male and female student-athletes representing the state's 14 NCAA Division II and III and NAIA-affiliated colleges and universities, and 10 community colleges, in the calendar year 2012.

The 2012 winners are:

Staci Doucette, Linfield College Softball

Mitch Lofstedt, Southern Oregon University Wrestling

Automatic World Championships: qualifier, medalist, champion

1. World Championships: qualifier, medalist, champion
2. Olympics: qualifier, medalist, champion
3. All-American First-Team
4. Individual National Champion
5. Athletic conference Player of the Year

At-large nominations:

1. An athlete may be nominated by a member of the OSA Voting Panel
2. An athlete may be nominated by a coach, SID or AD and submitted to the OSA Voting Panel.

Female Nominees

Septi Danciu Concordia University | Soccer
Rob Dittrick Pacific University | Baseball
Austin Dodge Southern Oregon University | Football
Alex Fitch Linfield College | Golf
Robbie Haynie Eastern Oregon University | Track and Field
Brynnan Hyland Linfield College | Football
Mitch Lofstedt Southern Oregon University | Wrestling
Nate Moses Concordia University | Track and Field
Brian Ranta George Fox University | Baseball
Jared Van Hoon Pacific University | Baseball
Eric Whalen Concordia University | Track and Field
Paul Winger Willamette University | Track and Field

Male Nominees

Alexis Arnold George Fox University | Track and Field
Stephanie Carr Southern Oregon University | Soccer
Amanda Clark Pacific University | Swimming
Jaela Dinsmore Willamette University | Track and Field
Gabriella Dixson Concordia University | Track and Field
Staci Doucette Linfield College | Softball
Keisha Gordon George Fox University | Basketball
Krissi Kemper Western Oregon University | Volleyball
Sharayah Kenady Concordia University | Track and Field
Junia Limage Concordia University | Track and Field
Kelsey Mattsen Warner Pacific College | Basketball
Sara Molyneux Concordia University | Golf
Lauren Moran Concordia University | Track and Field
Stephanie Nippert Corban University | Softball
Brittany Petersen Northwest Christian University | Track and Field
Jennifer Peterson Concordia University | Soccer
Sunny Power Concordia University | Golf
Taylor Schmidt Oregon Institute of Technology | Softball
Catherine Street Linfield College | Track and Field
Emily Thomas Lewis and Clark | Track + Cross Country
Kayla Xavier Concordia University | Track and Field

3 Female Finalists

Staci Doucette, Linfield College | Softball
Keisha Gordon, George Fox University | Basktball
Junia Limage, Concordia University | Track and Field

3 Male Finalists

Robbie Haynie, Eastern Oregon University | Track and Field
Brynnan Hyland, Linfield College | Football
Mitch Lofstedt, Southern Oregon University | Wrestling

2011 Winners - Bryant Sentman, Oregon Institute of Technology | Jackie Imhof, Oregon Institute of Technology
2010 Winners - Mitchell Lofstedt, Southern Oregon University | Staci Doucette, Linfield College
2009 Winners - Aaron Boehme, Linfield College | Kristen Shielee, George Fox University
2008 Winners - Ryan Fiegi, Oregon Institute of Technology | Annie Hes, Concordia University
2007 Winners - Scott O'Gallagher, Warner Pacific College | Kelsi Haylett, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Johnny Carpenter was a pioneer sports broadcaster for KOIN from 1937 until his retirement in 1969. He helped found the Oregon Sports Writers and Sportscasters Association.

This award goes to the outstanding male and female Oregon 6A/5A and 4A/3A/2A/1A high school athletes in the calendar year 2012; selected from the finalists in the individual sport Prep Athletes categories.

The 2012 winners are:

Baily Bennett, Heppner High School Softball, Basketball, Volleyball (4A-1A)	Oshay Dunmore, Newport High School Football, Track and Field (4A-1A)
Haley Crouser, Gresham High School Volleyball, Track and Field (6A-5A)	Thomas Tyner, Aloha High School Football, Track and Field (6A-5A)

4A/3A/2A/1A Female Finalists

Baily Bennett, Heppner High School | Basktball, Softball and Volleyball
Haley Guest, Scio High School | Basktball, Track and Field
Ariel Viera, Scappoose High School | Track and Field, Soccer

4A/3A/2A/1A Male Finalists

Oshay Dunmore, Newport High School | Track and Field, Football
AJ Hedgecock, Dayton High School | Basktball, Track and Field and Football
Tanner Omlid, Central High School | Basktball, Track and Field

6A/5A Female Finalists

Haley Crouser, Gresham High School | Track and Field, Volleyball
Mercedes Russell, Springfield High School | Basktball
Gigi Stoll, Beaverton High School | Basktball, Golf

6A/5A Male Finalists

Zac Brunson, Churchill High School | Wrestling
Carson Kelly, Westview High School | Baseball
Thomas Tyner, Aloha High School | Football

2011 6A/5A Winners: Ryan Crouser, Barlow | Elizabeth Brenner Jesuit
2011 4A/3A/2A/1A Winners: AJ Hedgecock, Dayton | Sarah Bennion, St. Mary's

2010 6A/5A Winners: Terrence Jones, Jefferson | Elizabeth Brenner, Jesuit 
2010 4A/3A/2A/1A Winners: Dakotah Keys, Sweet Home | Tayla Woods, Santiam Christian

2010 6A/5A Winners: Ryan Crouser, Barlow | Elizabeth Brenner, Jesuit
2010 4A/3A/2A/1A Winners: Jordan Poyer, Astoria | Nevin Lewis, Culver | Taylor Wallace, Henley

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This award goes to the outstanding male and female Oregon high school basketball players in the calendar year 2012.

Mercedes Russell, Springfield High School

Calvin Hermanson, Lake Oswego High School

Automatic nomination criteria:

1. Gatorade Player of the Year, McDonald's or Parade All-American
2. Player of the Year by The Oregonian
3. Unanimous All-Tournament Team Selection at OSAA State Championship
4. Recognition at a national team level or at the Club level (i.e. Junior Olympics, AAU, etc. recognition as First-Team or All-Tournament Team)
5. Recognition as First-Team All-State selection by the Oregonian

At-large nominations:

1. An athlete may be nominated by a member of the OSA Voting Panel
2. An athlete may be nominated by a coach, SID or AD and submitted to the OSA Voting Panel

3 Female Finalists

Jaime Nared, Westview High School
Jordan Reynolds, Central Catholic High School
Mercedes Russell, Springfield High School

3 Male Finalists

Jake Ehlers, Corvallis High School
Calvin Hermanson, Lake Oswego High School
Tanner Omlid, Central High School

Male Nominees: Danny Brakebush, Central Catholic Bradley Branch, Western Mennonite Brent Counts, Blanchet Catholic Hayden Craig, Dayton Tyler Dungannon, Phoenix Jake Ehlers, Corvallis JT Flowers, Lincoln Zach Gengler, Silverton Eli Harrison, Sisters AJ Hedgecock, Dayton Calvin Hermanson, Lake Oswego Avry Holmes, North Salem Chaz Hooley, East Linn Christian Michael Loomis, Horizon Christian Kevin Marshall, Wilsonville Adam Moore, Regis Eric Morse, Cascade Christian Tanner Omlid, Central Khyan Rayner, Jesuit Dallas Reich, Weston-McEwen James Reid, Mountain View Jordan Schriber, Tillamook Johnny Walters, Days Creek Jake Wells, Horizon Christian Bryce White, Benson Jordan Wiley, McKenzie Alex Young, Phoenix

Female Nominees: Alexis Bando, Willamette Kiana Brown, Triangle Lake Charter Amy DeLong, Vale Allie Earhardt, Rogue River Pele Gianotti, Riddle Marissa Gonzalez, Nyssa Haley Guest, Scio Cheyenne Hahn, Tillamook Kelsey Hill, Sutherlin Mekayla Isaak, Bend Kaylea Knox, Rainer Whitney Koehnke, Regis Kassie Kuedell, Regis Elle Morgan, Henley Mariah Morton, Catlin Gabel Maloree Moss, Hermiston Jaime Nared, Westview Tess Picknell, South Medford Jordan Reynolds, Central Catholic Mercedes Russel, Springfield Kassi Sanders, Cascade Anna Schroeder, Portland Christian Abby Scott, Madras Codi Shull, Scio Samantha Siegner, West Albany Natalie Stone, St. Paul Kaylie Van Loo, Glencoe Montana Walters, Oregon City Darci Woods, Santiam Christian

This award goes to the outstanding male and female Oregon high school swimmers in the calendar year 2012 are:

Cameron Stitt, Sunset High School	Sarah Kaunitz, Lake Oswego High School
Sarah Kaunitz, Lake Oswego High School

Automatic nomination criteria:

1. Recognition at a national team level or at the Club level (i.e. Junior Olympics, AAU, etc. recognition as First-Team or All-Tournament Team)
2. Multiple state champion in more than one event in same year
3. Recognition as Athlete of the Meet at the championship meet

At-large nominations:

1. An athlete may be nominated by a member of the OSA Voting Panel
2. An athlete may be nominated by a coach, SID or AD and submitted to the OSA Voting Panel

3 Female Finalists

Grace Carlson/strong, Wilson High School
Sarah Kaunitz, Lake Oswego High School
Breanna Sapienza, Cascade High School

3 Male Finalists

Tommy Brewer, Summit High School
Colin Eaton, Corbett High School
Cameron Stit, Sunset High School

Male Nominees: Tommy Brewer, Summit Matthew Cook, La Grande Colin Eaton, Corbett Aaron Ghiglieri, Cascade Christian Carlos Hunnicutt, Springfield Gabe Rooker, Forest Grove Alex Seaver, Marist Cameron Stitt, Sunset Nick Thorne, Barlow

Female Nominees: Grace Carlson, Wilson Jessie James, West Albany Sarah Kaunitz, Lake Oswego Breanna Sapienza, Cascade Christian Ellie Thornbrue, Century

This award goes to the outstanding Oregon high school wrester in the calendar year 2012.

Zac Brunson, Churchill High School

Automatic nomination criteria:

1. Recognition at a national team level or at the Club level (i.e. Junior Olympics, AAU, etc. recognition as First-Team or All-Tournament Team)
2. Multiple state champion in consecutive years
3. Recognition as Athlete of the Meet at the championship meet

At-large nominations:

An athlete may be nominated by a member of the OSA Voting Panel

An athlete may be nominated by a coach, SID or AD and submitted to the OSA Voting Panel.

3 Finalists

Zac Brunson, Churchill High School
Joey Delgado, Hermiston High School
Peter Russo, Newberg High School

Jake Bennett, Forest Grove
Tyler Berger, Hermiston
Ronnie Bresser, Henley
Zac Brunson, Churchill
Tanner Canaday, Myrtle Point
Cody Crawford, Cascade
Walker Damewood, Glide
Joey Delgado, Hermiston
Eleazar DeLuca, Phoenix
Brandon Griffin, Sprague
David Henry, Oakland
Alex Herrera, Gold Beach
Quinn Johnston, Gold Beach
Kyle Johnston, Gold Beach
Jared Kasch, Culver
Lucas Randall, North Marian
Peter Russo, Newberg
Kyle Smith, Elmira
Jake Stigall, North Marian
Austin Tolman, Vale

This award goes to the outstanding Oregon high school baseball player in the calendar year 2012.

Carson Kelly, Westview High School

Automatic nomination criteria:

1. Gatorade Player of the Year
2. Player of the Year by The Oregonian
3. Recognition at a national team level or at the Club level (i.e. Junior Olympics, AAU, etc. recognition as First-Team or All-Tournament Team)
4. Recognition as First-Team All-State selection by the Oregonian

At-large nominations:

1. An athlete may be nominated by a member of the OSA Voting Panel
2. An athlete may be nominated by a coach, SID or AD and submitted to the OSA Voting Panel

3 Finalists

Kevin Hamann, Summit High School
Carson Kelly, Westview High School
Andrew Moore, North Eugene High School

Austin Andrews, Wilson
Joe Balfour, Sherwood
Josh Graham, Roseburg
Kevin Hamann, Summit
Conor Harber, Astoria
Jeff Hendrix, Santiam Christian
Jake Herklotz, North Valley
Greg Hurd, Hidden Valley
Carson Kelly, Westview
Kyle Kelly, Knappa
Ryan Land, Sheldon
Tony Machuca, Ontario
Noah Miller, North Douglas
Andrew Moore, North Eugene
Conner Newell, Roseburg
Dallas Reich, Weston-McEwen
Franky Rodriquez, Kennedy
Nolan Stampke, Burns

This award goes to the outstanding Oregon high school softball player in the calendar year 2012.

Maryssa Becker, North Medford High School

Automatic nomination criteria:

1. Gatorade Player of the Year
2. Player of the Year by The Oregonian
3. Recognition at a national team level or at the Club level (i.e. Junior Olympics, AAU, etc. recognition as First-Team or All-Tournament Team)
4. Recognition as First-Team All-State selection by the Oregonian

At-large nominations:

1. An athlete may be nominated by a member of the OSA Voting Panel
2. An athlete may be nominated by a coach, SID or AD and submitted to the OSA Voting Panel

3 Finalists

Maryssa Becker, South Salem High School
Baily Bennett, Heppner High School
Hailey Decker, McNary High School

Maryssa Becker, South Salem
Baily Bennett, Heppner
Lauran Bliss, South Salem
Allie Butterfield, Blanchet Catholic
Kylee Crape, Rainer
Kristen Crawford, Pendleton
Cassi Day, Heppner
Hailey Decker, McNary
Joci Ellis, North Medford
Hannah Ganfield, Cascade
Maria Gooding, Banks
Mykala Hari, Blanchet Catholic
Haley Hibbs, Silverton
Emily Kenyon, Central
Darian Lindsey, Pendleton
Katie Mannion, Silverton
Melissa Masters, Banks
Elizabeth McGuire, Glendale
Lizeth Silva, Glendale
Darci Woods, Santiam Christian

This award goes to the outstanding male and female Oregon high school track and field athletes in the calendar year 2012.

Haley Crouser, Gresham High School

Oshay Dunmore, Newport High School

Automatic nomination criteria:

1. Gatorade Player of the Year
2. Recognition at a national team level or at the Club level (i.e. Junior Olympics, AAU, etc. recognition as First-Team or All-Tournament Team)
3. Multiple state champion in more than one event in same year
4. Recognition as Athlete of the Meet at the championship meet

At-large nominations:

An athlete may be nominated by a member of the OSA Voting Panel

An athlete may be nominated by a coach, SID or AD and submitted to the OSA Voting Panel

3 Female Finalists

Haley Crouser, Gresham High School
Kristan Holding, Damascus Christian High School
Paige Rice, St. Mary's Academy

3 Male Finalists

Oshay Dunmore, Newport High School
AJ Hedgecock, Dayton High School
Sheldon Prince, Aloha High School

Male Nominees: Paul Bentz, Regis Joe Delgado, Ontario Oshay Dunmore, Newport Joseph Ewers, Central Linn David Harris, Westside Christian AJ Hedgecock, Dayton Tyrone Holmes, Eagle Point Jefferson Jarvis, Hidden Valley Mark LaCoste, Central Linn Bryce Leedham, Molalla Sean McGetrick, Tigard Nick Obletz, Oregon Episcopal Gabe Ovgard, Triad Sheldon Prince, Aloha Josh Reznick, Portland Christian Alex Sattley, Lincoln Jose Villa, North Marion Taylor Walcott, Marist Brett Willyard, Seaside Michael Wilson, Summit Jeremiah Woods, Damascus Christian

Female Nominees: Alexis Anderson, Neah-Kah-Nie Sarah Bennion, St. Mary's Haley Crouser, Gresham Sarah Estabrook, Triad Laura Grube, Crow Haley Guest, Scio Kara Hallock, Lebanon Kristan Holding, Damascus Christian Lucinda Howard, Summit Dominique Keel, Westview Ellie Logan, Condon/Wheeler Mariah Morton, Catlin Gabel Katriel O'Reilly, Union Paige Rice, St. Mary's Academy Genna Settle, Estacada Claire Thomas, Molalla Elizabeth Venzon, Hidden Valley McKenzie Warren, Sandy Megan White, Mitchell

This award goes to the outstanding male and female Oregon high school tennis players in the calendar year 2012 are.

Erin Larner, Jesuit High School

Goutham Sundaram, Lincoln High School

Automatic nomination criteria:

1. Recognition at a national team level or at the Club level (i.e. Junior Olympics, AAU, etc. recognition as First-Team or All-Tournament Team)
2. Individual state champion

At-large nominations:

1. An athlete may be nominated by a member of the OSA Voting Panel
2. An athlete may be nominated by a coach, SID or AD and submitted to the OSA Voting Panel

3 Female Finalists

Chelsea Clark, West Albany High School
Kadie Hueffner, Lincoln High School
Erin Larner, Jesuit High School

3 Male Finalists

Wil Cochrane, Phoenix High School
Paxton Deuel, Summit High School
Goutham Sundaram, Lincoln High School

Male Nominees: Brent Chin, Grant Wil Cochrane, Phoenix Paxton Deuel, Summit Connor Leahy, Jesuit Goutham Sundaram, Lincoln

Female Nominees: Chelsea Clark, West Albany Kadie Hueffner, Lincoln Alexandra Hueffner, Lincoln Cam Kincaid, Lincoln Erin Larner, Jesuit Rachael Nedrow, Oregon Episcopal

This award goes to the outstanding male and female Oregon high school golfer in the calendar year 2012.

Gigi Stoll, Beaverton High School

Sulman Raza, South Eugene High School

Automatic nomination criteria:

1. Recognition at a national team level or at the Club level (i.e. Junior Olympics, AAU, etc. recognition as First-Team or All-Tournament Team)
2. Individual state champion
3. Recognition as Athlete of the Meet at the championship meet

At-large nominations:

1. An athlete may be nominated by a member of the OSA Voting Panel
2. An athlete may be nominated by a coach, SID or AD and submitted to the OSA Voting Panel

3 Female Finalists

Caroline Inglis, Churchill High School
Gigi Stoll, Beaverton High School
Monica Vaughn, Reedsport High School

3 Male Finalists

Ryan Melnychuk, North Valley High School
Kevin Murphy, Rogue River High School
Sulman Raza, South Eugene High School

Male Nominees: Nate Krause, Marist Conner Kumpula, West Albany Ryan Melnychuk, North Valley Kevin Murphy, Rogue River Sulman Raza, South Eugene

Female Nominees: Kaitlin Collom, Henley Caroline Inglis, Churchill Madison Odiorne, Summit Gigi Stoll, Beaverton Monica Vaughn, Reedsport

This award goes to the outstanding male and female Oregon high school soccer players in the calendar year 2012.

Ariel Viera, Scappoose High School

Christo Michaelson, Jesuit High School

Automatic nomination criteria:

1. Gatorade Player of the Year
2. Player of the Year by The Oregonian
3. Recognition at a national team level or at the Club level (i.e. Junior Olympics, AAU, etc. recognition as First-Team or All-Tournament Team)
4. Recognition as First-Team All-State selection by the Oregonian

At-large nominations:

1. An athlete may be nominated by a member of the OSA Voting Panel
2. An athlete may be nominated by a coach, SID or AD and submitted to the OSA Voting Panel

3 Female Finalists

Amber Jensen, Gladstone High School
Ashlee Schulz, Thurston High School
Ariel Viera, Scappoose High School

3 Male Finalists

Ben Field, Riverdale High School
Michael Hobson, Woodburn High School
Christo Michaelson, Jesuit High School

Male Nominees: Alex Abalan, Madison Spencer Aeschliman, West Salem Leo Alonzo, North Medford Nathan Anderson, Sherwood Matt Arbogast, South Eugene Nicholas Autencio, McMinnville Camiel Buursma, Hood River Valley Adan Carzes-Trejo, Clackamas Oscar Contreras, Hermiston Stephen Coskey, Philomath David Diaz, Willamette Dakota Eisel, La Salle Johnny Esqueda, Phoenix Jordan Farr, Cascade Ben Field, Riverdale Jacob Fritz, Summit Julian Hanlon-Austin, Grant Michael Hobson, Woodburn Michael Hobson, North Bend David Lillie, La Salle Sergio Maldonado, Molalla Jack McAllister, Sisters Christo Michaelson, Jesuit Randy Nieves-Bernal, Corvallis Cole Peters, Lincoln Luis Rangel, Woodburn Salvador Saldana, McLoughlin Eddie Sanchez, Canby Victor Sanchez, David Douglas Ricard Sotelo, Hermiston Javier Topete, Statyon Nick Van Marter, Cleveland Carson Whisler, Astoria Sam Zasloff-Cohen, Lincoln

Female Nominees: Sadie Bailey, Ashland Molly Bond, Ontario Amanda Byrne, La Salle Anastasiya Chevtchenko, Oregon Episcopal Maggie Coleman, Hermiston Taylor Coon, Sunset Madi Cronin, Gladstone Kylie Durant, Mazama Jill Farley, Tualatin Brittany Glassow, Willamette Juliana Hairston, Grant Sara Ham, Philomath Amanda Hisey, North Medford Jessica Imbrie, Sherwood Amber Jensen, Gladstone Caitlyn Jobanek, Thurston Maddie Krauss, Lakeridge Elyse Laurin, Willsonville Alea Leibner, Putnam Lindsey Mabinuori, Thurston Maheyla Molinari, Central Catholic Kristina Morris, Molalla Sydney Parchman, Summit Shannon Patterson, Summit Hadlie Plummer, Summit Emma Powley, North Bend Katy Schmidt, Crescent Valley Ashlee Schulz, Thurston Liz Stewart, Sisters Tiffany Taylor, Mazama Claire Thomas, Molalla Ariel Viera, Scappoose Kelsey Wagner, Tualatin Malika Waschmann, Corvallis Holly Weiss, Wilson Grayson Williams-Krebs, Lake Oswego

This award goes to the outstanding Oregon high school football player in the calendar year 2012.

Thomas Tyner, Aloha High School

Automatic nomination criteria:

1. Gatorade Player of the Year or Parade All-American
2. Player of the Year by The Oregonian
3. Recognition at a national team level or at the Club level (i.e. Junior Olympics, AAU, etc. recognition as First-Team or All-Tournament Team)
4. Recognition as First-Team All-State selection by the Oregonian

At-large nominations:

1. An athlete may be nominated by a member of the OSA Voting Panel
2. An athlete may be nominated by a coach, SID or AD and submitted to the OSA Voting Panel

3 Finalists

Conner Strahm, Sheldon High School
Jake LaCoste, West Albany High School
Thomas Tyner, Aloha High School

Brandon Williams, Cascade Christian Forrest Garcia,Dayton Dane Scott,Cascade Christian Jered White,Dayton Josh Parazoo, Scio Kevin Castillo,Dayton Nate Bernards,Dayton Grant Schroeder,Santiam Christian Derek King,Rainier Daniel Harper, Scio Joe Pelley,Santiam Christian Zack Selland,Horizon Christian Jared White,Dayton Justin Sutton,Dayton Cody Manzi,Santiam Christian Michael Romine, Coquille Joel Kirkland,Rainier Daniel Grissom,Cascade Christian Shad Waggler,Willamina TJ Hu-fanga,Santiam Christian Larry Bowen,Coquille Jackson Bertsch,Pleasant Hill Micah Ropp,Santiam Christian James Tibbs,Scio Nathan Jones,Scio Sabastian Sanchez,Nyssa Sye Yates, Coquille Parker Smith,Pleasant Hill Brady Smith,Scio Shane Warren,Clatskanie Brandon Williams,Cascade Christian Trevor Hunt,Willamina Jovany Sanchez,Illinois Valley Zack Selland,Horizon Christian Braden Phillips,Baker Trent Taylor,Baker Colin Meisner, La Salle Paul Revis,Scappoose Dane Bachman,Baker Sean Hays,La Salle Danny O'Neal,Baker Jorden Osborn,Baker Grayson Swiger,Baker Matt Blaser,Scappoose Oscar Sanchez, Gladstone Michael Hobson,North Bend Tyler Schillereff, Scappoose Justin Kruse,Cascade Mason Laird,North Bend Joe Delgado,Ontario Ben DeSaulnier, Philomath Jake LaCoste, West Albany Joseph Balfour Sherwood Chris Garcia, Silverton Kamerun Smith, Marist Cristian Morris, Sherwood John Carroll, Mountain View Josh Harper, Marist Jacob Brooks, Sherwood Nick Rowlands, Sherwood Joey Chamberlain, Sherwood Colton Brant, West Albany Michael Alley, Sherwood Chad Bach, Mountain View Ian Boozer, Churchill Harrison Shelburne, Sherwood Matt Craig, Silverton

JD Abbas, Redmond Taylor Travess, Springfield Austin Baird, Marist Richard Ramsey, Milwaukie Nick Teubel, Silverton Ian Boozer, Churchill Taylor Allie, Sheldon Thomas Tyner, Aloha Connor Strahm, Sheldon Zach Floyd, Tigard Dylan Lewis, Sheldon Nate Halverson, Grant Connor Griffin, Lake Oswego Kyle Peterson, Lake Oswego Noah Peterson, Lake Oswego Andrew Kirkland, Jesuit Brayden Kearsley, Aloha Brett Neilsen, Sheldon Mitch Seeley, Central Catholic Austin Faunce, Lake Oswego Matt Sommer, West Salem Dane Simonsen, Tualatin Chet Spears, Sheldon Mitch Lomax, Lake Oswego James Banks, Sheldon Evan Colorito, Beaverton Dallin Leavitt, Central Catholic Jack Anderson, Lake Oswego Nate Halverson, Grant Zach Floyd, Tigard David Henry, Oakland Jose Lopez, Gold Beach Steven Mumford, Portland Christian Mark LaCoste, Central Linn Kyle Kelly, Knappa Kraig Pruett, Waldport Nathan Mumford, Portland Christian Blake Traeger, Kennedy Nathan Bielenberg, Kennedy Trever Walker, Central Linn Austin Collins, Oakland Mitchell Hoffarth, Portland Christian Nathan Helgerson, Portland Christian Dylan Crowson, Monroe Kyle Kelly, Knappa Dennis Dykstra, Gold Beach Josue Avilez, Central Linn Jeb Harper, Oakland Luke Burch, Lost River Curtis Farmer, Portland Christian

This award goes to the outstanding Oregon high school volleyball player in the calendar year 2012.

Tani Stephens, West Albany High School

Automatic nomination criteria:

1. Gatorade Player of the Year
2. Player of the Year by The Oregonian
3. Unanimous All-Tournament Team Selection at OSAA State Championship
4. Recognition at a national team level or at the Club level (i.e. Junior Olympics, AAU, etc. recognition as First-Team or All-Tournament Team)
5. Recognition as First-Team All-State selection by the Oregonian

At-large nominations:

1. An athlete may be nominated by a member of the OSA Voting Panel
2. An athlete may be nominated by a coach, SID or AD and submitted to the OSA Voting Panel

3 Finalists

Vanessa Bentley, Roseburg High School
Makayla Lindburg, Crook County High School
Tani Stephens, West Albany High School

Caitlin Anglemier, Blanchet Catholic
Sami Belleque, Blanchet Catholic
Baily Bennett, Heppner
Vanessa Bentley, Roseburg
Gretchen Brock, Sprague
Anna Bruns, Roseburg
Denise Comfort, La Grande
Jordan Deming, Century
Lona Dengler, Siuslaw
Anne Elorriaga, Jesuit
Shannon Fouts, Sisters
Monica Gajda, Central Catholic
Bre Gibbons, Churchill
Isabel Golemon, Days Creek
Kathryn Groenweghe, Sherwood
Laney Hayes, Summit
Katharine Jesse, Valley Catholic
Karina Lees, Corbett
Makayla Lindburg, Crook County
Shae Lindsey, Pendleton
Shealene Little, Culver
Rachel Lowe, Estacada
Molly Maloney, Bend
Megan McCool, Jesuit
Shelby McCool, Sheldon
Madison McLain, Santiam Christian
Angelina Minor, Jefferson
Danielle Moyer, Astoria
Jessica Pedro, Powder Valley
Payton Rund, West Albany
Kassi Sanders, Cascade
Jessi Seumalo, Santiam Christian
Tani Stephens, West Albany
Hannah Stultz, Clackamas
Hannah Troutman, Crook County
Kaylin Vandomelen, Banks
Molly VonBorstel, Weston-McEwen
Haley Wells, West Albany

This award goes to the outstanding male and female Oregon high school cross country runners in the calendar year 2012.

Sara Tsai, South Eugene High School

Travis Neuman, Summit High School

Automatic nomination criteria:

1. Gatorade Player of the Year
2. Recognition at a national team level or at the Club level (i.e. Junior Olympics, AAU, etc. recognition as First-Team or All-Tournament Team)
3. Individual state champion
4. Recognition as Athlete of the Meet at the championship meet

3 Female Finalists

Grace Grim, Hood River Valley High School
Paige Rice, St. Mary's Academy
Sara Tsai, South Eugene High School

3 Male Finalists

Matthew Campbell, Siuslaw High School
Jackson Darland, Sheldon High School
Travis Neuman, Summit High School

Male Nominees: Matthew Campbell, Siuslaw Jackson Darland, Sheldon Travis Neuman, Summit Nick Obletz, Oregon Episcopal Kyle Thompson, Central Catholic

Female Nominees: Grace Grim, Hood River Valley Katriel O'Reilly, Union Katy Potter, Siuslaw Paige Rice, St. Mary's Academy Sara Tsai, South Eugene

Harry Glickman's long and colorful history as a sports promoter dates to 1952. He is best known as the founder of the Portland Buckaroos hockey team in 1960 and the Portland Trail Blazers, whom he helped bring to the city in 1970.

This award goes to the outstanding male and female professional athlete with an Oregon background or on an Oregon team in the calendar year 2012.

The 2012 winners are:

Megan Rapinoe, Team USA Soccer

Ashton Eaton, Oregon Track Club Elite Decathalon

Automatic nomination criteria include:

1. All-Star team member
2. World Championships: qualifier, medalist, champion
3. Olympics: qualifier, medalist, champion
4. Contributing member of a national championship team (e.g. Super Bowl participant)
5. Professional Tour event winner (i.e. Tennis, Golf, PBA, NASCAR)

At-large nominations:

1. 1. An athlete may be nominated by a member of the OSA Voting Panel
2. An athlete may be nominated by a coach, SID or AD and submitted to the OSA Voting Panel.

Professional Athlete - Female Nominees

Keshia Baker Track and Field
Kelsey Campbell Wrestling
Shalane Flanagan Long Distance Running
Bridget Franek Steeplechase
Kara Goucher Long Distance Running
Ariana Kukors Swimming
Kara Patterson Track and Field
Megan Rapinoe Soccer
Sophie Schmidt Soccer
Christine Sinclair Soccer
Lisa Uhl Long Distance Running
Elsie Windes Water Polo
Rachel Yurkovich Track and Field
Mariel Zagunis Fencing

Professional Athlete - Male Nominees

Nathan Adrian Swimming
Ryan Bailey Track and Field
Matthew Centrowitz Track and Field
Ashton Eaton Decathalon
Mo Farah Long Distance Running
Rich Fellers Equestrian
Chris Horner Cycling
Kevin Love Basketball
Dathan Ritzenhein Long Distance Running
Galen Rupp Long Distance Running
Nick Symmonds Track and Field
Matt Tegenkamp Track and Field
Andrew Wheating Track and Field
Jesse Williams High Jump

3 Female Finalists

Shalane Flanagan, Oregon Track Club Elite | Long Distance Running
Megan Rapinoe, Team USA Soccer | Soccer
Christine Sinclair, Team Canada Soccer | Soccer

3 Male Finalists

Ashton Eaton, Oregon Track Club Elite | Decathalon
Kevin Love, Minnesota Timberwolves | Basketball
Galen Rupp, NIKE Oregon Project | Track and Field, Cross Country

2011 Winners - Jacoby Ellsbury, Baseball | Megan Rapinoe, Soccer
2010 Winners - Ndamukong Suh, Football | Mariel Zagunis, Fencing
2009 Winners - Brandon Roy, Basketball | Mariel Zagunis, Fencing
2008 Winners - Brandon Roy, Basketball | Kara Goucher, Track and Field
2007 Winners - Brandon Roy, Basketball | Kara Goucher, Track and Field

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George Pasero was a sports writer, editor and columnist for The Oregon Journal and The Oregonian for nearly 45 years before his retirement in 1985.

This award goes to a team from Oregon, regardless of the level of competition that has won a national championship and/or achieved national recognition in the calendar year 2012.

The 2012 winners are:

Danny Miles accepting for Oregon Institute of Technology, Men's Basketball	Nick Baty accepting for Blue Mountain Community College, Volleyball
Lauren Loos accepting for University of Oregon, Acrobatics and Tumbling	Becca Friday accepting for University of Oregon, Women's Indoor Track and Field
Anne Kesselring accepting for University of Oregon, Women's Cross Country

Automatic nomination criteria:

1. National and/or World Champions

At-large nominations:

1. A team may be nominated by a member of the OSA Voting Panel
2. A team may be nominated by a coach, SID or AD and submitted to the OSA Voting Panel

2011 Winners - Clackamas Community College, Wrestling | Concordia University, Women's Outdoor Track and Field | Linfield College, Softball | Oregon Institute of Technology, Softball | University of Oregon, Acrobatics and Tumbling | University of Oregon, Women's Indoor Track and Field | University of Oregon, Football

2010 Winners - University of Oregon, Football | Southern Oregon University, Men's Cross Country | Oregon NW Juniors 18 Air Max Girls Volleyball | Eastside United FC-Liverpool, Boys Soccer

2009 Winners - George Fox, Women's Basketball | Northwest Blaze, ASA Girls 16U Softball | University of Oregon, Men's Indoor Track

2008 Winners - Northwest Star Academy Senior Babe Ruth Baseball | Oregon Institute of Technology, Men's Basketball
University of Oregon Men's Cross Country

2007 Winners - Linfield College, Softball | Oregon State University, Baseball | University of Oregon, Men's Cross Country

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Known as Coach Lou to many athletes, Lou Burge touched countless lives through 19 years of service to Special Olympics. He coached track and field, roller skating, softball, basketball and bowling, and was a Coach of the Year for Special Olympics Oregon.

This award goes to the Special Olympics Oregon athlete who has inspired greatness in other athletes, volunteers and the community in the calendar year 2012. Award winner chosen by Special Olympics Oregon.

The 2012 winner is:

Dony Knight, Sutherlin High School

2011 Winner - Christie Clark, Portland
2010 Winner - Eric Thompson, Medford
2009 Winner - Meagan Paxton, Gladstone
2008 Winner - Kevin Zwart, Salem
2007 Winner - Amelia Abel, Eugene

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This award recognizes individuals who have dedicated their lives to high school sports and made compelling changes in the schools and communities they serve. Championships, titles and victories earned are merely by-products of the passion of these individuals for sports and their willingness to educate young people through their participation in high school athletics. Recipients of this award include administrators, athletic directors and coaches.

Recipient chosen by OSAA, the 2012 winner is:

Bobbie Steninger, Lakeview High School Cross Country/Track and Field Coach

2011 Winner - Rod Harman, High School Swim Coach
2010 Winner - Craig Ruecker, High School Football Coach

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This award recognizes individuals or organizations for their extraordinary passion and dedication to sports in Oregon.  The recipients of this award are part of Oregon's sports DNA.

The 2012 winner is:

Danny Miles, Oregon Institute of Technology Men's Basketball Coach

2011 Winners - Mike Stone, Portland | Judy Sherman, Pacific University
2010 Winner - Brian Parrott, Portland
2009 Winners - Mouse Davis, Paul Davis
2008 Winners - Oregon Track Club - Vin Lananna, Greg Erwin, Dave Taylor (Eugene), Dwight Jaynes (Portland)
2007 Winners - Chris Dudley, Portland | Brian Henninger, Wilsonville

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