The following finalist athletes exemplify all the positive aspects of sport and have made a positive impact on the Richmond community in 2021.
Keira D’ Amato – Individual Runner
-Won the Allianz Partners 8k and set a new women's course record
-Won US Nationals in the Half Marathon, Earned a spot on Team USA to compete at Worlds
-Set the American Record in the 20k
Kaitlyn McNeel – Godwin High School and Richmond Volleyball Club
-Gatorade VA State Player of the Year Nominee and USA Today Virginia Volleyball Player of The Year 2021
Cheta Emba – Team USA Rugby (Maggie Walker Governor’s School)
-Played on Team USA in the Tokyo 2021 Olympics
The winner will be announced at the RVA Sports Awards on Saturday, February 5, 2022. Click hereto get tickets to the show.
