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AAU Sullivan Award Press Releases Kelly
and Coco Miller Win the 70th Annual Amateur Athletic Union James
E. Sullivan Memorial Award Twin Sisters and Basketball Stars from the University of Georgia Share Special Award ORLANDO, FL (April 6, 2000) - The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) today announced that Kelly and Coco Miller have won the 70th Annual AAU James E. Sullivan Memorial Award, Sponsored by LamisilAT. The University of Georgia Lady Bulldogs were announced as the winner during a ceremony held this evening at ESPNZone in New York City. "Kelly and Coco Miller exemplify all of the qualities that the Sullivan Award represents," said Bobby Dodd, AAU President. "This is the first time that twins were nominated and won the Sullivan Award as one entity. Hopefully, they will both be as successful in the WBNA as last year's winner, Chamique Holdsclaw." Kelly and Coco, identical twins, led the Georgia Lady Bulldogs to the NCAA Women's Final Four in 1999. Both were named All-Americans by Women's Basketball News Service, All-Southeastern Conference and they won a Silver medal at the World University Games as members of the U.S. World University team. The Miller Twins join last year's Sullivan Award winner, Chamique Holdsclaw, as the only female basketball players to win the Sullivan Award. "It is an honor for us to have been selected as this year's recipient of the Sullivan Award," said Kelly and Coco Miller. "We were up against a quality group of individuals and to be recognized as the top U.S. amateur athletes is a humbling experience. We would never have been able to accomplish so much if it wasn't for our family, teammates and coaches." "We congratulate Kelly and Coco - their speed, strength and endurance - three key characteristics of a great athlete - make them role-model for aspiring young athletes," said MJ Weldon, marketing director for LamisilAT at Novartis Consumer Health. "We want to recognize all of the finalists for their athletic achievements. The LamisilAT team is honored to be affiliated with the Sullivan Award." The Sullivan Award recognizes athletes who have achieved athletic excellence, exhibit leadership, character, sportsmanship and the ideals of amateurism. It has been presented annually by the AAU since 1930 as a salute to founder and past president of the AAU, James E. Sullivan. Past winners include last year's recipient Chamique Holdsclaw, Carl Lewis (1981), and William "Bill" Bradley (1965). Voting for the 1999 James E. Sullivan Award Sponsored by LamisilAT was completed by the AAU Board of Directors, the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) Board of Directors, the AAU Sullivan Award Committee and members of the sports media. The accounting firm, Accurate Business Services of Marietta, GA, officially tabulated the ballots. This year's award recipient received a bronze replica of the original Sullivan trophy mounted on a black pedestal, depicting a runner carrying a laurel branch. The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) is one of the largest, non-profit, volunteer, sports organizations in the United States. A multi-sport organization, the AAU is dedicated exclusively to the promotion and development of amateur sports and physical fitness programs for all ages. Its philosophy of "Sports for All, Forever," is shared by nearly 500,000 participants and over 50,000 volunteers. Divided into 58 distinct associations, the AAU sanctions more than 32 sports programs, 250 national championships, and over 10,000 local events across the United States annually. For more information on the AAU please visit its web site at www.aausports.org. The AAU James E. Sullivan Memorial Award is sponsored by LamisilAT Cream, the best way to cure your athlete's foot. LamisilAT Cream is manufactured and marketed by Novartis Consumer Health, which is headquartered in Summit, New Jersey, and is a leading consumer pharmaceuticals and food company. The Division includes Gerber Products Company, Novartis OTC (over-the counter medicines), Health and Functional Nutrition and Medical Nutrition. Focusing on consumer needs and preferences, each NCH Sector provides well-known, high-quality products to enhance overall health and well-being for millions of American consumers each day. Contact:
The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) is one of the largest, non-profit, volunteer, sports organizations in the United States. A multi-sport organization, the AAU is dedicated exclusively to the promotion and development of amateur sports and physical fitness programs for all ages. Its philosophy of "Sports for All, Forever," is shared by nearly 500,000 participants and over 50,000 volunteers. Divided into 58 distinct associations, the AAU sanctions more than 32 sports programs, 250 national championships, and over 10,000 local events across the United States annually. The AAU James E. Sullivan Memorial Award is sponsored by LamisilAT, the best way to cure athlete’s foot. LamisilAT is manufactured and marketed by Novartis Consumer Health, which is headquartered in Summit, New Jersey, and is a leading consumer pharmaceuticals and food company. The Division includes Gerber Products Company, Novartis OTC (over-the counter medicines), Health and Functional Nutrition and Medical Nutrition. Focusing on consumer needs and preferences, each NCH Sector provides well-known, high-quality products to enhance overall health and well-being for millions of American consumers each day. Contact: Melissa Wilson
Amy Doner Schachtel
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