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Former SCSU Athletic Media Relations Director receives NGWISD award
2/3/2016 8:58:00 PM | General
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Former St. Cloud State University Athletic Media Relations Director Anne Abicht received the National Girls and Women in Sports Day Kwame McDonald Media Award on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, at the Minnesota History Center in St. Paul.
The Kwame McDonald Media Award is for members of the media who have supported and promoted girls and women's sports. Â A female pioneer in the world of sports information, Abicht retired last summer from St. Cloud State after 30 years with the department. In addition to her contributions on campus, Abicht's decorated career has seen her work at numerous NCAA Division I and Division II championship events along with hosting conference and NCAA regional events at St. Cloud State. In 1992, Abicht had the opportunity to serve as the press officer with the United States men's hockey team in Albertville and she has worked at numerous Minnesota State High School League championships in softball, baseball, boy's golf and girl's golf over the years.
The award ceremony was conducted in conjunction with the 30th annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day - a nationwide celebration recognizing the accomplishments of individuals in the promotion and advancement of girls' and women's sports. The 2016 ceremony honored 22 individuals or programs receiving awards in seven separate categories. Award recipients are nominated by schools, community organizations, recreation centers, and amateur and professional sports organizations.  The day's complete list of award winners is listed below.
The Marie Berg Award for Excellence in Education - Cheryl King, Anoka/Champlin Park/Park High Schools
Kwame McDonald Media Award - Anne Abicht, St. Cloud State University
The Wilma Rudolph Award for Courage and Inspiration - Alexis Shifflett, US Paralympic Volleyball
Special Merit Award - Kathy Fredricksen, Moose Lake High School
Special Merit Award - Barbara Knutson, Mankato and Mankato West High Schools
Special Merit Award - Joan Paulson, Forest Lake Area Schools
Special Merit Award - Jeannie Thoren, Women's Skiing
Minnesota Legacy Award - Eleanor "Ele" Hansen, Carleton College
Minnesota Milestone Award - Minnesota Lynx
2016 Breaking Barriers Awards
Shelly Boyum-Breen, Foundation IX, children's books author
Jan Eifealdt, Ortonville Public Schools
Girls' Initiative in Recreation and Leisurely Sports
Hornbills Flag Football Team - YWCA of Minneapolis
Kelly Klatt, Grand Rapids community
Bob Kuehl, Mound Westonka community
John C. Legeros, Mound Westonka community
Erin Lind, Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Jackie Lindsay, Crookston High School
Annette Margarit, Academy of Holy Angels
Minnesota Women's Soccer League
Bonnie Jean Moren, Bloomington Public Schools
Wayne Olson, Glenville High School
Jody Redman, Minnesota State High School League
