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By Robert Balajadia
The 10th Fitness & Sports Awards Banquet brightened a gloomy weekend for sports after flash floods and rain had cancelled majority of the events. 26 prestigious awards were given out to deserving athletes and organizations, Saturday night at the Westin Resort, who have exhibited healthy and positive lifestyles all year long.
Governor Eddie Baza Calvo adressed the crowd in the early goings, sharing his experiences and involvement with the sporting community and how deserving the candidates were.
Fitness Council Chairman Attorney Pat Wolff took home the last award of the night, the Lifetime Achievement Award, after sharing his experiences in being a pioneer of Guam’s sporting activities for more than 30 years. Wolff congratulated all the winners as well as those who were not handed plaques, letting everyone know their work is not going by unnoticed.
After winning his award, Wolff encouraged people to share their gifts with the world. “All of you have gifts. Encourage others to use their gifts, they are meant to be used in service to others.”
The event was also livened by the aerobic dancing of Department of Public Works’ Wellness Worksite Program, which coordinator Barbara Purugganan also took part in, getting the crowd cheering.
Complete List of Awards:
Model Worksite Wellness Program #1 – Judiciary of Guam
Model Worksite Wellness Program #2 – Finegayan
Outstanding Youth Sports Project – GAB Middle School Pilot
Exemplary Sports Facility Merit Award – Guam Football Association Solar Energy Project
Sports Tourism Award – Guam International Marathan
Innovative Sports Fitness Event #1 – Sina
Innovative Sports Fitness Event #2 – Guam International Boxing Council
Innovative Sports Fitness Event #3 – Guam Women’s Tackle Football
Outstanding High School Athlete – Jonah Witt
Outstanding Athlete Young Adult Female – Gia Saursal
Outstanding Athlete Young Adult Male – Max Kepwe
Outstanding Athlete Masters Level – Joe Pruski
Outstanding Media Contribution Print Media – Pacific Daily News
Outstanding Media Contribution Book Publication – Dave and Bev Lotz
Outstanding Village Sports/Fitness Program – Inarajan Youth Basketball John Glenn and Andrea Taitague
Special Recognition for Sports Achievement – Hank Parker
Exemplary Contributions of Health Care Professional to Fitness & Sports – Dr. Thomas Shieh
Outstanding Personal Fitness Trainer – Melvin Brilliantes
Outstanding Group Fitness Instructor #1 – Rhea Macaluso
Outstanding Group Fitness Instructor #2 – Dr. Benji Santiago
Dynamic Dance Sport Program – Barbara Gilman
Outstanding Masters Sports/Fitness Project – GFA Master Coed Soccer
Most Inspirational Athlete – Jason Cunliffe
Outstanding Health Coach [within Wellness Worksite Program] – Barbara Purugganan
Outstanding Youth Sports Coach – Joe Taitano
Lifetime Achievement Award – Attorney Patrick Wolff
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GPS Sports Calendar
December 2023
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- WE
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- FR
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Events for November
1st
ISA BOYS SOCCER
IIAAG GIRLS BASKETBALL
ISA GIRLS BASKETBALL
Events for December
2nd
IRON LEGENDS THROWDOWN
ISA HS BASEBALL
HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING
Events for December
4th
IIAAG BOYS SOCCER
ISA BOYS SOCCER
ISA GIRLS BASKETBALL
Events for December
5th
ISA HS BASEBALL
ISA GIRLS BASKETBALL
IIAAG GIRLS BASKETBALL QUARTERFINALS
Events for December
5th
Events for December
7th
ISA HS BASEBALL
IIAAG BOYS SOCCER PLAYOFFS
Events for December
9th
40th GRC PLUMERIA ROAD RACE
GUAM RUGBY INTERNATIONAL 7s TOURNAMENT
ISA HS BASEBALL
HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING
IIAAG GIRLS BASKETBALL SEMIFINALS
Events for December
10th
TOUR OF GUAM 2023
GUAM RUGBY INTERNATIONAL 7s TOURNAMENT
Events for December
11th
ISA HS BASEBALL
IIAAG BOYS SOCCER SEMIFINALS
Events for December
12th
ISA HS BASEBALL
ISA GIRLS BASKETBALL
Events for December
12th
Events for December
14th
ISA HS BASEBALL
IIAAG BOYS SOCCER FINALS
Events for December
15th
ISA GIRLS BASKETBALL
IIAAG GIRLS BASKETBALL FINALS
Events for December
16th
3rd GUAM NINJA CHAMPIONSHIP
ISA HS BASEBALL
HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING
Events for December
16th
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18th
IIAAG BOYS SOCCER ALL-ISLAND MEETING
Events for December
19th
ISA HS BASEBALL
ISA GIRLS BASKETBALL
Events for December
19th
Events for December
23rd
HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING
ISA HS BASEBALL FINALS
Events for December
23rd
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24th
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25th
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27th
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29th
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Events for December
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Basketball
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