Male College Athlete of the Year Lawrence Sidbury Jr. Football, Defensive End, University of Richmond Sidbury ended his college career at Richmond in style, racking up four of the Spider's seven sacks as the team rolled to a 24-7 win over Montana in the NCAANational Championship Game. Named 2008 CAA Football First Team and College Sporting News Playoff Most Valuable Player.

2008 College Coach of the Year
Mike London
Football Coach, University of Richmond


Abe Goldblatt Memorial High School Coach of the Year
David Mitchell
Athletic Director and Head Coach at Alliance Christian School


J. Herbert Simpson Memorial Sports Person of the Year
Patricia Smith
Western Branch Athletic Club


Clarence “Ace” Parker High School Athlete Award of Excellence
Javanti Sparrow
Western Branch High School


Clarence “Ace” Parker High School Athlete Award of Excellence
Tiffany Harris
Churchland High School


Roland W. “Buck” Dodson Scholarship
Kathryn De La Rosa
Western Branch High School


Chandler Harper Memorial Scholarship
Amber Mitchell
Western Branch High School


W.O. “Bill” Lewis Scholarship
Samantha Menniti
Churchland High School

Joseph and “Boots” LoFurno Scholarship
Crystal Wilkins
IC Norcom High School

Marty Brennaman Scholarship
Michael Terrell
IC Norcom High School

Portsmouth Sports Foundation Scholarships
Andre J. Burden
Sweethaven Christian Academy

Lauren Akins
Churchland High School

Kyrra Harris
Churchand High School

Pernell Whitfield, Jr.
IC Norcom High School

Te'Airra Brown
IC Norcom High School

Jasmine Howard
IC Norcom High School


Past Winners: 2008