Sportswomen of Colorado
Award Winners Named

Sportswomen of Colorado, Inc. paid tribute to Colorado's outstanding female athletes and to persons who have contributed to girls and women's athletics at its 34th Annual Awards Banquet on Sunday, March 9th, 2008 at the Marriott Tech Center.

Three women were inducted into the Sportswomen Hall of Fame: Sara Anundsen (Tennis), Hannah Bower (Gymnastics) and Christie Zinanti (Softball).

The 2008 Award Winners for their performance in 2007:

Auto Racing
Becky Stensvad
Grand Lake

Basketball
Emily Fox
University of Minnesota
Jaclyn Thoman
Highlands Ranch H.S.

Cycling
Mara Abbott
Whitman College

Field Hockey
Courtney Engle
Colorado Academy

Golf
Stephanie Sherlock
University of Denver

Gymnastics
Hannah Bower
Loveland High School
Jessica Lopez
University of Denver

Horsemanship
Fountain Valley English Riding Team
Fountain Valley School

Ice Hockey
Abigail Kurtz-Phelan
Middlebury College

Lacrosse
Caroline Cryer
Duke University
Morgan Miller
Colorado Academy

Running
Jenny Barringer
University of Colorado, Division I
Brittany Somers
Adams State College, Division II
Greeley West H.S. Girls' Cross Country Team

Skiing
Lucie Zikova
University of Colorado, Alpine
Maria Grevsgard
University of Colorado, Nordic

Sledding
Katie Uhlaender
Breckenridge

Snowboarding
Gretchen Bleiler
Snowmass

Soccer
Nikki Marshall
University of Colorado, Division I
Rachel Zollner
Metro State College, Division II
Danielle Foxhoven
Mullen High School

Softball
Christi Zinanti
Brigham Young University
Melisa Ryba
Highlands Ranch H.S.

Swimming and Diving
Carley Beaudreau
University of Arizona
Cori Swango
Colorado State University, Diving
Michelle Menezes
Cherry Creek H.S.

Tennis
Sara Anundsen
University of North Carolina
Erin Sanders
Ponderosa H.S.

Track and Field
USAFA Women Throwers Program
United States Air Force Academy
Sarah Cocco
University of Southern California
Shaylee Robinette
Crowley County H.S.

Triathlon
Jasmine Oeinck
Littleton

Volleyball
Mekana Barnes
Colorado State University
Lauren Van Orden
Grandview H.S.

Wrestling
Kristie Marano
USA Wrestling

MASTER SPORTS

Golf
Christie Austin

Racewalking
Marianne Martino

Triathlon
Cindi Toepel

SPECIAL AWARDS

All-Around
Amanda Brown
Limon H.S.
Kelli Ehardt
Rampart H.S.

Coach of the Year
Sammie Chergo
University of Denver
Wendy Braye Davies
Ralston Valley H.S.

Career Achievement
Diana and Denise Lopez
Regis University

Courageous
Nancy Stevens
Glenwood Springs

Inspiration
Diane Groff
Longmont

Leadership
David King
Ft. Collins

Milestone
Jennifer Michel
Gunnison

Most Promising
Missy Franklin
Powell Middle School

Perseverance
Marge Hickman
Leadville

Swede Johnson Spirit Award
Mariah Williams
Regis Jesuit High School

Dorothy Mauk Pioneer Award
Betty Meyer
Castle Rock