The Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau and Des Moines Area Sports Commission are excited to announce the following winners of the 2012 Central Iowa Sports Awards (CISA):
HIGH
SCHOOL
Male
Athlete of the Year – Austin Halls, Murray High School
Female
Athlete of the Year – Maddie Manning, Ankeny Basketball
Team
of the Year – Des Moines Oak Leafs
Game
of the Year – Johnston vs. Urbandale, 1st Round Football Playoffs
COLLEGE
Male
Athlete of the Year – Jake Knott, Iowa State Football
Female
Athlete of the Year – Katie Flood, University of Washington (Dowling Alumni)
Team
of the Year – Iowa State Men’s Basketball
Game
of the Year – Big Four Classic
PROFESSIONAL/MOTORSPORTS/OTHER
Athlete
of the Year – Gabrielle Douglas, Olympic Gymnast
Event
of the Year – Hy-Vee Ironkids Triathlon National Championships
LIFETIME
ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Liang
Chow, Chow’s Gymnastics & Dance Institute
The
Central Iowa Sports Awards were made possible by sponsors, including West Bank
and Scheels. All winners will receive their award at a public presentation in
their own communities or schools at a date and time of their choosing.
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. Nominations for 2013 can be entered at catchdesmoines.com/sports/events/central-iowa-sports-awards/.