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2010 Nomination Form

Throughout the Pittsburgh Pirates 123-year history, there have been many champions – on and off the field. Players like Willie Stargell and Roberto Clemente thrilled Pirates’ fans with their baseball achievements. They also supported their community in many, ways by showing character and integrity in all aspects of their lives.

As part of our 2010 Heritage Weekend Celebration, the Pittsburgh Pirates are accepting nominations for the “Pittsburgh Pirates Community Champion Award”. This award will be given to six (6) area individuals who are “champions” of their community and have positively contributed to the betterment of the diverse community in our region.

The six winners from 2009 were:

- Andrew Bullard/Two Men & A Truck

- Kevin Brezler/Summerbridge

- Rich Cunningham/Braddock Area Athletic Association

- Adrianne Smith/Allegheny County Child Welfare

- Andrew Tucker/Hope Foundation Inc.

- Barbara Williams/Hazelwood Community Garde

We will recognize the 2010 winner during our annual Heritage Weekend Celebration (August 20

An independent panel of judges comprised of community leaders, civic leaders, Pirates employees, and members of the academic community will select the recipients of the 2010 Community Champion Awards from the nominations received by the deadline of

th and 21st) in a special pregame, on-field ceremony. It is our goal to publicly celebrate their accomplishments and community contributions, while encouraging all Pirates’ fans in attendance to become a champion of their community as well. July 23, 2010. This is a way for all of us to honor our fellow citizens whose hard work, unrestricted time and boundless talents make our community – especially for our youth – a better place to live. Nominations are open to the public and self-nominations are encouraged. If you would like to nominate someone, please fill out the nomination form and return it to by

July 23, 2010.