Best of 2021 and 2022 Recognized at 3rd Annual Awards Celebration

The 3rd Annual USATF Virginia Awards Celebration was held on Sunday.  The event was held at the University of Richmond Alumni Center and recognized the Virginia Athletes of the Year from 2021 and 2022 as well as officials and administrators for their dedication and service to USATF Virginia.

Team USA member Keira D'Amato offered the Keynote Welcome and USATF President Vin Lannana presented the awards to each recipient. Ray Funkhouser, USATF Virginia President, served as the event emcee.

The individuals recognized during the celebration were:

JAMES G. HOLDREN, JR. AWARD

For Distinguished Service to the Association over many years resulting in enhanced programs and services to the members of USATF Virginia

Bill Boyd

PRESIDENT'S AWARDS

For Outstanding Contribution to the Association

Robert Evans
Neil Matthews
Annette Sirica

OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR

Joe Showker

2021 ATHLETES OF THE YEAR

TRACK & FIELD

Open
   Bridget Williams  (Fairlawn, VA)
   Trevor Stewart (Jacksonville, FL)
Masters
   Marioky Scott 
   Glenn Irion 

LONG DISTANCE RUNNING

Open
   Keira D'Amato (Midlothian, VA)
Masters
   Perry Shoemaker (Vienna, VA)
   David Angell (Blue Ridge, VA)

YOUTH CROSS COUNTRY

11-12
   Lucas King (Rocky Mount, VA; Virginia Raptors TC)
13-14
   Gavin Scott
15-16
   Brenna Luczak (Midlothian, VA; Richmond Track & Field Club)
   Isaac Lamprecht (New Kent, VA; Colonial Road Runners)
17-18
   Catherine Garrison (Mechanicsville, VA; Richmond Track & Field Club)
   Benjamin Roberts (Midlothian, VA; Richmond T&F Club)
U20
   Allie Zealand (Forest, VA)
   Ferenc Kovacs (Woodberry Forest, VA; Woodberry Forest High School)

YOUTH TRACK & FIELD

8 & under
   Shir'Niya Garrett-Pollard (Manassas, VA; Dale City Lightning TC)
   Legend Adams (Highland Springs, VA; Eastend Lightning T&F Youth Development) 
9-10
   Alaiyah Choice (Chester, VA; Legion of Zoom TC)
   Larry Cherry III (Chester, VA; Legion of Zoom TC)
11-12
   Christabel Agyeman-duah (Leesburg, VA; Loudoun Legacy)
   Jaiden Diaz (Brambleton, VA)
13-14
   Catalina Sanchious (Lorton, VA; MVP League)
   Farraj Al-Amin (Woodbridge, VA; Dale City Lightning TC)
15-16
   Emily Romano (Glen Allen, VA; Xtreme Heights)
   Faith TJ Taiwo (Haymarket, VA)
17-18
   Aaliyah Pyatt (Fredericksburg, VA; MVP League)
   Brian DiBassinga (Haymarket, VA; MVP League)
U20
   Madison Whyte (Newport News, VA; Heritage High School)
   Anthony Greenhow Jr. (Powhatan, VA; Powhatan High School)

2022 ATHLETES OF THE YEAR

RACE WALKING

Clayton Stoil (Great Falls, VA)

TRACK & FIELD

Open
   Britton Wilson  (Richmond, VA; Univ. of Arkansas)
   Ethan Dabbs (Charlottesville, VA; Univ. of Virginia)
Masters
   Linda Kelly (Williamsburg, VA)
   Ronald Humphrey (Chesapeake, VA)

LONG DISTANCE RUNNING

Open
   Keira D'Amato (Midlothian, VA)
   Martin Hehir (Charlottesville, VA)
Masters
   Jennifer Gardner (Richmond, VA)
   David Angell (Blue Ridge, VA)

YOUTH CROSS COUNTRY

U20
   Allie Zealand (Forest, VA)
   Nathan Atchue (Moneta, VA; Franklin County High School)

YOUTH TRACK & FIELD

 9-10
   Justin Taylor (Aldie, VA; Virginia Pride TC)
11-12
   Maya Wooden
   Langston Pridgeon (Ashburn, VA; MVP League)
13-14
   Brooklyn Lyttle (Stafford, VA)
   Ryan Snow (Stafford, VA; MVP League)
15-16
   Catalina Sanchious (Lorton, VA; MVP League)
   Ryan Snow (Stafford, VA; MVP League)
17-18
   Madyson Kannon (Haymarket, VA; MVP League)
   George Poulson (Alexandria, VA; MVP League)
U20
   Michaela Rose (Suffolk, VA LSU)
   Jayden Smith (Richmond, VA; Davidson Univ.)