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Recognition Awards

Youth Soccer Coach and Volunteer fo the Year Awards

The Portland Timbers present an award that recognizes deserving coaches and volunteers for their tireless efforts in assisting youth in their communities. Participation in organized sports plays a vital role in the overall well-being of today’s youth and that it is important to pay tribute to those that give of themselves so this opportunity is available for our kids. To commemorate their accomplishment and to assist in funding future development of their team or league, the 2009 Coach and Volunteer of the Year honorees were recognized at a Portland Timbers game in September where they were presented with a $500 check to be used for their club.

If you would like more information on these awards and to submit a nomination for the 2010 season, please click here to download the Coach/Volunteer of the Year Awards document.

2009 Coach of the Year: Carrie Cool	2009 Volunteer of the Year: Erik Lawrence

Community Player of the Year Awards

In 2009, the Timbers honored defender Mamadou Danso as the club’s Community Player of the Year for his efforts in the Timbers’ Community Outreach Program.

“Our involvement in the community is among the most important things that we do,” said Merritt Paulson, president of the Timbers. “Mamadou has a passion for working with youth and using the sport of soccer to connect with different communities in an effort to positively impact lives.”

Player of the Year recipient is presented by a unique and special plaque created by local artist Ken Rumbaugh. View his work at www.kenrumbaugh.com.

Past Winners of the Community Player of the Year Award:

2008 – Miguel Guante & Troy Ready

2007 - Kiki Lara

2006 - Tom Poltl

2005 - Brian Winters