Looking for hoop award nominations

  AUBURN, Maine — Organizers of the Maine McDonald’s High School Senior All-Star basketball games are looking for nominations for two awards — the Maine McDonald’s Spirit of the Game Award and the Maine McDonald’s and Maine Red Claws Team of the Year Award.    The Team of the Year Award honors two Maine high school varsity basketball teams, one boys and one girls, that have made an exceptional impact on Maine high school basketball and in the lives of others through contribution to community, exemplifying sportsmanship, team competitiveness and spirit and commitment to academic excellence. Both recipients will receive $1,000 donations.
The Spirit of the Game Award honors two high school seniors, one from the East division and one from the West, who embody the spirit of the sport, exemplify sportsmanship, support and inspire their teammates and coaching staff, and show an ability to overcome obstacles and boundaries.
The award honors 2009 recipients Joshua Titus of Auburn and Patrick Thibodeau of Cumberland. Titus has overcome the challenges of autism and Thibodeau has Down Syndrome.
Coaches, parents, principals, community organizations, athletic directors and sports fans are encouraged to submit a nomination form for either or both awards. Spirit of the Game and Team of the Year nomination forms can be completed electronically at http://vote.mainemcdonaldsbasketball.org/. Or, to request a nomination form, call Kevin Mitchell at (207) 755-9470, ext 105. The deadline to receive nominations is Feb. 10.
Award recipients will be recognized during the 2014 Maine McDonald’s High School Senior All-Star Weekend in Bangor March 7 and 8.