Voting For the 2006 U.S. Paralympic Spirit Award Delivered By DHL Begins This Weekend
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TORINO, ITALY - DHL, the Official Express Delivery and Logistics Provider of the 2006 United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams, announced today that voting for the 2006 U.S. Paralympic Spirit Award Delivered by DHL, will open today, the first day of competition at the 2006 Paralympic Winter Games in Torino, Italy. The 2006 U.S. Paralympic Spirit Award Delivered by DHL will recognize U.S. Paralympic athletes and teams who best represent "Olympic Spirit" through their courage, commitment, performance, perseverance and vision, both in competition and in pursuit of their athletic dreams. The award honorees will be selected by consumers, media, U.S. Olympic and Paralympic alumni, and fellow Team USA athletes through an online voting process during the nine days of competition, from March 10th until March 19th, by visiting either: www.dhl-usa.com; or www.usparalympics.com.
All consumer voters will automatically be entered into the DHL "Be a U.S. Olympian for a Day" sweepstakes offering a host of prizes including the chance to win a trip for two to the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. The athlete recipients of the 2006 U.S. Paralympic Spirit Awards Delivered by DHL will be announced at the conclusion of the 2006 Paralympic Winter Games.
DHL will provide a grant of $5,000 in the name of each athlete or team to a qualified Paralympic-related non-profit organization of their choice.
The U.S. Olympic Spirit Award dates back to 1968, when it was created by the U.S. Olympic Committee to honor the extraordinary achievements of the United States' Olympic athletes. In 2000, the award was expanded to include U.S. Paralympic athletes, recognizing the excellence and efforts of athletes with physical disabilities.
2006 U.S. Olympic Spirit Award Delivered by DHL Winners: On February 26, 2006, U.S. Olympians Joey Cheek (a two-time Olympian and two-time medalist in speedskating), Lindsey Kildow (a two-time Olympian in alpine skiing) and the U.S. Snowboarding Team were named winners of the 2006 U.S. Olympic Spirit Award Delivered by DHL. Athletes were selected based their demonstration of the Olympic Ideals and Olympic values such as courage, commitment, perseverance and vision, both in competition and in pursuit of their Olympic dream. Votes were cast during the 16 days of competition for the 2006 Olympic Winter Games, February 11 - 26, 2006, noon EST.
To vote now, visit www.dhl-usa.com or www.usparalympics.com.
EDITOR'S NOTE: For more information about the U.S. Paralympic Team and its performance at the 2006 Paralympic Winter Games in Torino, Italy, visit:
About DHL A supplier of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC), DHL is the Official Express Delivery and Logistics Provider of the 2006 United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams. DHL will provide express delivery and logistics services to fulfill the shipping needs of the U.S. Olympic Committee and Teams, including sporting and medical equipment and Team apparel, and is committed to delivering the Olympic Spirit all across America.
Information about DHL's Olympic Spirit Activation platform is available online at the DHL U.S. Olympic Spirit micro site (www.dhl-usa.com/olympicspirit/).
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