USA football and MinuteClinic name finalists for 2015 National Team Mom of the Year award
Ten women representing high schools and youth football organizations coast to coast have been named finalists in the 2015 Team Mom of the Year award, presented by USA Football and MinuteClinic. These women represented the millions of moms to support football programs across the United States with their time, effort and emotion.
The 2015 Team Mom of the Year will receive a grand prize package that includes a $5,000 equipment grant for her league or school, a $500 gift spa certificate and a Team Mom jersey. The grand prize winner will be announced later in December.
The 2015 Team Mom of the Year finalists are:
· SHANNON ADAMS, Duck Creek Pop Warner in Green Bay, Wis.
· LORI CHAVIS, Grenada High School in Grenada, Miss.
· MICHELE DeCHIARO, Northport Youth Football Club in Northport, N.Y.
· VANESSA DEFINA, Bartlett Hawks Youth Football League in Bartlett, Ill.
· DANA FERGUSON, McHenry Township Junior Warriors in McHenry, Ill.
· JENNIFER FRIDOLFS, Rancho Bernardo High School in San Diego
· TRACY MOSELER, Hilhi Youth Football Association in Hillsboro, Ore.
· CANDACE OLIARNY, Great Wall Dragons in Boise, Idaho
· AMIE SCHROEDER, New Richmond Youth Football Association in New Richmond, Wis.
· MARCI WRIGHT, Sandwich Pop Warner in Forestdale, Mass.
More than 1,500 women were nominated by their leagues or high schools. USA Football and MinuteClinic selected 10 nominees each week to recognize their dedication and commitment to their teams. They then competed to obtain the most online votes through social media and community outreach to earn their spots as a finalists.
All 100 nominees will receive a prize pack that includes a t-shirt and CVS gift card, while the 10 finalists each receive a $1,000 equipment grant and a $100 Sports Authority gift card.
Learn more about these women and their stories at www.usafootball.com/mom.
"So many women work behind the scenes across the nation, dedicating endless hours of their lives to enhancing the football experience for every player in their organizations," USA Football CEO and Executive Director SCOTT HALLENBECK said. "They make a huge difference, and we are honored to shine a spotlight on their commitment."
About USA Football: Indianapolis-based USA Football (www.usafootball.com) is the sport's national governing body, leading the game's development for youth, high school and other amateur players. The independent nonprofit partners with leaders in medicine, child advocacy and sport to establish important standards rooted in education. USA Football advances coaching education and player skill development for safer play and positive experiences through athletics. Follow USA Football at www.facebook.com/usafootball or on Twitter @USAFootball.
About MinuteClinic: CVS/MinuteClinic is the retail medical clinic of CVS Health, the largest pharmacy health care provider in the United States. MinuteClinic launched the first retail medical clinics in the United States in 2000 and is the largest provider of retail clinics with nearly 1,000 locations in 31 states and the District of Columbia. By creating a health care delivery model that responds to patient demand, MinuteClinic makes access to high-quality medical treatment easier for more Americans. Nationally, the company has provided care through more than 26 million patient visits. MinuteClinic is the only retail health care provider to receive three consecutive accreditations from The Joint Commission, the national evaluation and certifying agency for nearly 20,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States. For more information, visit www.minuteclinic.com.