In 2001 the P.I. Most Valuable Player Award was created in honor of Tony Lebahan for his groundbreaking initiatives in the development of the Minnesota Adapted Athletics Association (M.A.A.A.).
Tony Lebahn, from his wheelchair and using prosthesis for arms and with no legs, provided the role model for students with physical and or other health impairments. Tony courageously lobbied for athletic opportunities where they did not exist, participated as an athlete, coached, officiated, created adaptations for game rules and served on the MAAA Board.
One student from the P.I. division will be awarded this top honor each year.
Criteria:
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- The athlete needs to have competed in at least 2 of the 3 adapted team sports.
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- The athlete needs to have competed at a high level.
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- The athlete needs to have demonstrated play that was vital to the success of his/her team’s success.
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- The athlete needs to have demonstrated good sportsmanship.
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- The athlete needs to have demonstrated positive leadership.
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- Consideration will be given to positive school contributions.
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- The athlete needs to be a senior.
Tony LeBahn (P.I.) & Ed Prohofsky (C.I.) MVP Awards Nomination Form (Google Docs)