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
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The winner will be announced at the RVA Sports Awards on Saturday, February 5, 2022. Click hereto get tickets to the show.