Collegiate Athlete of the Year Presented by Alfa Insurance – Kara Lynn Joyce, University of Georgia Women’s Swimming
Description:  The metro Atlanta athlete who demonstrates superior physical ability in his/her sport.

Furman Bisher Award for Sports Media Excellence Presented by the Atlanta Sports Council – Larry Munson
Description: The Atlanta media representative whose work, over the last year, has continually exhibited the utmost in professionalism and consistent quality of coverage of local and regional sports.

High School Athlete of the Year Presented by CSS – Maya Moore, Collins Hill High School, Suwanee, GA, (Girl’s Basketball)
Description: The metro Atlanta athlete who demonstrates superior physical ability in his/her sport.

High School Scholar Athletes of the Year Presented by Georgia Power – Ryan Smith, Parkview High School and Kelsey Spinks, Eagle’s Landing High School
Description: The metro Atlanta male and female high school athlete whose desire to achieve success in sport is equally matched by a desire to achieve success in the classroom.

Lifetime Achievement Award Presented by Coca-Cola – Billy Payne
Description: The metro Atlanta athlete or individual whose continual dedication to the development of sports has made a lasting positive impact.

Professional Athlete of the Year Presented by SunTrust – Ilya Kovalchuk, Atlanta Thrashers
Description:  The metro Atlanta athlete who demonstrates superior physical ability in his/her sport.

Sports Person of the Year Presented By Georgia-Pacific – John Smoltz, Atlanta Braves
Description: The metro Atlanta athlete who demonstrates superior physical ability in his/her sport, while epitomizing the highest standards for leadership, sportsmanship and integrity.

Team of the Year Presented by The Home Depot – University of Georgia Women’s Gymnastics
Description:  The metro Atlanta sports team whose dedication and work ethic resulted in a consistently high level of achievement or a championship.