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Watkins Class of 2007
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Watkins Class of 2007
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2004 Watkins Award
THE 2004 WATKINS AWARD EVENTS
The
National Alliance of African American Athletes
The Franklin D. Watkins Memorial Awards
Watkins
Class of 2004 Hometown Dinners:
Darius
Walker - March 20, Atlanta
Allen Smith - March 27, Phoenix
Darryl Richard - April 3, New Orleans
Douglas Dutch - April 10, Washington DC
Ted Ginn - April 17, Cleveland OH
Overall Watkins Award Gala:
Friday, February 20 - Sunday, February 22, 2004
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The Host Hotel...
Westin
Hotel
601 South College Street
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
(704) 375-2600
About the Award…
The Franklin D. Watkins Memorial Trophy Award is the nation's first and only award to recognize outstanding achievement in athletics, scholarship, and community service by African-American male high school seniors. Today, the Watkins Award is considered to be the most prestigious award for any African American high school student.
The purpose of the Watkins Award Program is to bring the top 1,000 African-American male high school athletes in contact with educational and social resources which will enhance their personal growth and better prepare them for college and life. A key component of this program is encouraging Black professionals to mentor these young men.
Since 1989, the National Alliance for African American Athletes has earned a reputation for excellence in developing Black athletes as instruments of positive social change. The Alliance rewards excellence in amateur sports where achievement demands character, dedication, and confidence.
Former Honorees
| Class
of 1992 Robert Tate - Winner |
Class
of 1993 Ahmaad Collins - Winner |
Class
of 1994 Shawn Lee - Winne |
| Class
of 1995 Darnell Dinkins - Winner |
Class
of 1996 Raki Nelson - Winner |
Class
of 1997 Grant Irons - Winner LaVarr Arrington - Finalist Shane Battier - Finalist |
| Class
of 1998 Ronald Curry - Winner Jason Capel - Finalist Duke McKamey - Finalist |
Class
of 1999 Deryck Toles - Winner Chris Lewis - Finalist Nick Maddox - Finalist Luke Powell - Finalist |
Class
of 2000 Marcus Houston - Winner Adam Boone - Finalist Dominique Sims - Finalist Brandon Royster - Finalist |
| Class
of 2001 Michael Craven - Winner Lorenzo Alexander - Finalist JR Lemon - Finalist Maurice Hall - Finalist |
Class
of 2002 Marcus McCutcheon - Winner Cody Douglas - Finalist Justin Blalock - Finalist Marcus Jackson - Finalist Jamalle Cornelius - Finalist |
Class
of 2003 Sam Cheatham - Winner Emeka Nnoli - Finalist Jason Evans - Finalist Aaron Henderson - Finalist Jonothan Hubbard-Finalist |
Event
Highlights and Planned Activities...
Welcome
Reception at Jillian's
Press Conference
The Awards Gala
Dinner for friends and family in your city
Great camaraderie and networking
The Franklin D. Watkins MemorialAwards
Preliminary Schedule Of Events
(Final schedule still in progress)
FRIDAY, February 20, 2004
8:00 am - 9:00 pm Arrivals
7:30
pm - 10:00 pm Welcome Reception - Jillian's
SATURDAY, February 21, 2004
4:00 - 5:00 pm Press Conference
6:00 - 7:00 pm VIP & General Reception
7:00 - 10:00 pm The Franklin D. Watkins Awards Gala
SUNDAY, February 22, 2004
9:00
am - 12:00 am Church
1:00 pm Brunch
All Day DEPARTURES
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