Sportsmanship Award: Runner-Up
By Eric Todd
Dave DeForest accepting his sportsmanship award
The sportsmanship award is described as follows:
This goes to an individual who possesses and shows great sportsmanship within the USAWA. The act of sportsmanship may be by conduct at all events, or by a specific example of exceptional sportsmanship.
This year’s runner-up in this category goes to Dave DeForest. Dave has competed regularly in the USAWA. He is a stalwart at the Clark’s Gym meets and has traveled to many competitions as well. He has been to my place on more than one occasion, and has traveled out of state multiple times, including to national and world meets. Dave is a fierce competitor, buy is always the consummate sportsman. He always leaves all he has on the platform, but win, lose or draw, he maintains a cheerful demeanor. He is a pleasure to visit with, and is always ready to lend a helping hand when it is needed. Congratulations, Dave! Well deserved!