USPV Community Service Award Winners
Mike Miazga, Director of Media Relations USPV
Contact: Mike Miazga, Director Media Relations, USPV, (630) 575-8827
USPV Announces Community Service
Award Winners
OAKBROOK TERRACE, ILL., May 8, 2002_ The United States Professional
Volleyball (USPV) league today announced its 2002 Community Service
Award winners.
The award was given to the athlete in each local USPV city who went
above and beyond the call of duty in regards to involvement in the
local community. Each local USPV team voted on its individual team
winner.
The 2002 USPV Community Service Award winners include:
Courtney DeBolt, Setter, Chicago Thunder
DeBolt, a Michigan State graduate, was a fixture this season for the
Thunder at a variety of different public appearances, representing the
team and the organization in a positive and professional way.
DeBolt’s involvement was especially felt with her appearances at
local youth volleyball events where her tips on training and health
techniques were a huge hit with the local coaching community.
Cristy Chapman, Middle Blocker, Grand Rapids Force
Grand Rapids Force staff members weren’t joking when they said
Chapman, an original member of the USPV, could run for mayor in
Rockford, Michigan and probably do quite well. Chapman was a constant
presence in the Grand Rapids-area this season, appearing at
fundraisers, volleyball clinics and local high school events to name
just a few. Chapman has also been involved with the local Knights of
Columbus chapter. This summer, she will also donate some of her hair
for the Lock of Love organization, which creates hairpieces for
children without hair.
Denise Boylan, Setter, Minnesota Chill
While Boylan was injured for a majority of the Chill’s season,
that certainly did not prevent her from entrenching herself in the
community. Boylan, a former standout at Notre Dame University,
volunteered her time to many different organizations around the
Rochester area, including the Bear Creek Services, local Rochester
YMCA chapter, Ronald McDonald House and the Boys & Girls Club.
Kelly Campbell, Setter, St. Louis Quest
Campbell, a former U.S. Women’s National Team member, went out
of her way to give back to the community, constantly seeking out
opportunities where she could get to know the people of St. Louis.
Campbell’s wide scope of generosity ranged from calling bingo
for senior citizens, to distributing food at local soup kitchens to
taking a group of underprivileged kids to the St. Louis Zoo for a day.