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Brigit Grimm

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May 28, 2025, 8:29:51 PMMay 28
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Hi Bay Area hockey,
Did you see the message below?  We are taking nominations for any woman candidate who really stands out in the uw hockey community as going above and beyond to build up hockey.  They deserved to be recognized for their impact and effort!  Anyone (young/old, men/women) are encouraged to send in a nomination, so don't hesitate!  Due date is coming up quick!
Brigit


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Subject: Candidate Nominations for SPOP Award
Date: Wed, 21 May 2025 22:16:44 +0000 (UTC)
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Underwater Society of America

Candidate Nominations for Sheila, the Princess of Power (SPOP) Award

The SPOP Award was established in memory of Sheila Ann Gilmartin, who died of brain cancer much too young.  Sheila played underwater hockey for more than 10 years—serving as the core for Hawaii, developing a new team in Pennsylvania, competing in numerous tournaments and two world championships, and coaching.  More importantly, Sheila loved the game.  She demonstrated commitment, leadership, team spirit and enjoyment in women’s underwater hockey.  It is in recognition of these ideals that the SPOP Award was created.  Even when she was fighting this horrible disease, she was upbeat and smiling.  She was a happy, energetic, positive human being who enjoyed life and always seemed to have a positive attitude.

The SPOP award has been presented at Nationals to deserving women of USA underwater hockey since 1999. 

The SPOP will be awarded to any woman in the underwater hockey community, either playing or serving in any capacity, as recognition of outstanding dedication, who performs above and beyond to the benefit of advancing the role of women in the sport.

We are asking the USA hockey community for nominations of exceptional women of USA Underwater Hockey.  If you would like to nominate a SPOP-qualified candidate, please answer these questions below and email it to Susan Banks at susa...@hotmail.com by June 1.  The final selection will be made by past recipients of the SPOP award, and the results will be announced at Nationals.

  1. Give an introduction of your candidate (name, club, email, years involved in hockey, hockey history).
  2. What makes this potential candidate stand out in your mind? 
  3. What has she done that really stands out above the rest and embodies the ideals of this award? Specific stories, examples, etc. are appreciated.
  4. How will this candidate continue to show her dedication to women’s underwater hockey?

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