Each year, the Wisconsin Rapids Area Sports Commission MVP Award acknowledges an individual that demonstrates commitment, creativity, and dynamic energy toward the growth of sports tourism in our community. The public is invited to submit nominations. Anyone actively engaged in an area sports organization or event for the past calendar year is eligible. The winner will be selected based on exemplary performance and merit by the committee composed of previous MVP winners, Sports Commission members, and Directors from the Wisconsin Rapids Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (VisitWisRapids).
The Wisconsin Rapids Area Sports Commission provides a forum for leaders in the athletic community who are passionate about promoting our area as a sports destination! We work to connect people and provide collaborative opportunities to achieve growth and success of our area sports organizations. Additionally, we seek to acquire new athletic events, and capitalize on our area’s valued recreational facilities and natural assets.
To submit a nomination please find a nomination form online
at https://www.visitwisrapids.com/sportscommission
Or email with the following information:
- Nominee name and contact information, including email address and telephone number.
- A short write-up of why you feel they should be MVP. Examples include: - ways nominee demonstrates growth
toward sports tourism
- the positive impact to individuals and / or community
- evidence of financial benefit / economic impact, and any examples
- your name and contact information
Nominations are due Tuesday October 11th, 2022 to thecranberryguy@gmail.com.
The purpose of the award presentation is to increase awareness of local athletic and sport resources and highlight the impact of sports on our economy and community. Past recipients of the MVP Award (listed below), were chosen because they are the movers and shakers in our sports community.
Past recipients
Bill Arneson, Tri-Norse Ski Club and Winter Park
Ken Porter, Wisconsin Rapids Area Sports Commission
Marty Quarters and the Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings
Jim Arnold, South Wood County Recreation Center
Bob Atkinson, Nekoosa Legion Baseball
Mike and Lynn Swanson, Tri-City Curling Club
Mark and Kris Statz, Central Wisconsin BMX
Dan and Maggie Muleski, Wisconsin Rapids Aqua Skiers
Kim Kinsey, SUP the Rapids LLC
Jim Newman & Charlie Martin, LHS / WIAA
The winner will be announced at the MVP Awards Celebration November 17th, 2022.
The Wisconsin Rapids Area Sports Commission is an extension of the Wisconsin Rapids Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (WRACVB also known as VisitWisRapids). WRACVB recognizes the vital role sports have in the tourism industry and supports the Sports Commission by helping to identify and complete proposals, exploring resources, and ensuring that hospitality needs necessary to acquiring an event are fulfilled.
Contact:
Nathan Plym, Marketing Sales Manager
marketing@VisitWisRapids.com, (715) 422-4650
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