DES MOINES, IOWA – The public is encouraged to cast their votes for the best athletes in Greater Des Moines. Voting for the 2012 Central Iowa Sports Awards will be live through Sunday, February 10 at www.facebook.com/catchdesmoines. Votes may also be emailed to info@catchdesmoines.com. Winners will be announced in March.
The Central Iowa Sports Awards recognize the best athletes, teams and games of the year. All nominated activities must have occurred within a 75-mile radius of home plate in Principal Park.
The Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau and Des Moines Area Sports Commission are excited to announce the following finalists for the 2012 Central Iowa Sports Awards:
HIGH
SCHOOL
Male
Athlete of the Year
- Austin Halls-
Murray Multi-Sport
- Cory Clark-
Southeast Polk Wrestling
- John Meeks-
Roosevelt Wrestling
- Joel Lanning- Ankeny Football
Female
Athlete of the Year
- Maddie Manning-
Ankeny Basketball
- Maggie James- Ames
Diving
- Shayla
Starkenburg- Ankeny Softball
- Taylor
Flummerfelt- Ames Swimming
Team
of the Year
- Ankeny Football
Team
- Ankeny Softball
Team
- Des Moines Oak
Leafs Hockey Team
- Martensdale-St.
Marys Baseball Team
Game
of the Year
- Iowa City West
vs. Ankeny, Girls State Basketball
- Johnston vs.
Urbandale, State football playoffs
- Pride of Iowa
Conference, Senior All Star Game
COLLEGE
Male
Athlete of the Year
- Jack Taylor-
Grinnell College Basketball
- Jake Knott-
Iowa State University Football
- Royce White-
Iowa State University Basketball
- Tyler
Moorehead- Drake University Football
Female
Athlete of the Year
- Betsy Saina-
Iowa State University Cross Country
- Katie Flood-
University of Washington Cross Country
- Rachael
Hackbarth- Drake University Basketball
- Sarah Burnell-
Grinnell College Cross Country
Team
of the Year
- Drake University
Football
- Grand View University
Wrestling
- Iowa State University
Men’s Basketball
Game
of the Year
-
Baylor
vs. Tennessee, NCAA Women’s Regional
- Big Four Classic, Men’s Basketball
-
Grinnell
College vs. Faith Baptist Bible College, Men's Basketball
PROFESSIONAL/MOTORSPORTS/OTHER
Athlete
of the Year
- Anthony Rizzo- Iowa Cubs
-
Gabrielle
Douglas- Olympic Gymnast
- Jenifer McIntire- Iowa Crush
-
Ricky
Stenhouse Jr.- NASCAR
Event
of the Year
- Des Moines
Blaze Midwest Football Alliance Championship
- HyVee Ironkids
Triathlon National Championships
- USA Volleyball
High Performance Championships
- NCAA Track
& Field Outdoor Championships
LIFETIME
ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
- Dave Whims-
Ankeny High School
- E. Wayne
Cooley- Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union
- Liang Chow-
Chow’s Gymnastics
- Paul Morrison-
Drake University