AWARDS DINNER

The Charlie Joiner Winning Spirit Awards Dinner will be held on Friday evening June 19th. This will be a black tie gala dinner awarding honorees of the Winning Spirit Award that will also include awarding of scholarship checks to twenty-five (25) high school graduates, charity auctions, and live entertainment.

This event promises to be a weekend of fun and excitement with other celebrities like Mike Scifres, Nate Kaeding, Marshall Faulk, Ted Hendricks, David Justice, Andre Reed, Dave Stewart, Paul Warfield, Kellen Winslow and many more to be announced.

All proceeds from this gala event will benefit Skill Centers of America College and Preschool, and (25) twenty-five high school graduate scholarship recipients who will each be awarded scholarships in the amount of $1,000.00. Skill Centers of America provides educational scholarships for physically challenged and economically disadvantaged individuals in need of career and job skills training. Eligible students receive free training in areas such as Computerized Accounting, Medical Office Administration, Hands-On Printing, and General Office. Scholarships include free childcare services at our on-site SCOA/NHA Headstart and job placement assistance.

 

For tickets to the event, please email Etta Sunday at esunday@skillcenters.org

The Charlie Joiner award will be presented to individuals who:
  • Give of themselves individually to help their fellow men and women;
  • Understand the importance of working as a team to achieve a mutual goal;
  • Are passionate about their beliefs and who will persevere until their highest goals are realized;
  • Recognize that thorough preparation is of paramount importance in overcoming adversity;
  • Know that one person can make a difference and that one person can be you;
  • Recognize all men and women as equals, deserving of opportunity and being capable if great achievement; and
  • Know that winning without honor is not winning, and winning with honor is everything.
2009
Winning Spirit
Award Recipients
DEAN SPANOS
President/CEO
San Diego Chargers
                           about Dean...
 
RAY CALHOUN
Decorated Marine, Founder SROP,
Local Businessman
                           about Ray...
 
DAN FOUTS
Hall of Fame San Diego Chargers
                           about Dan...
 
EVANDER HOLYFIELD
4-Time Heavyweight Champion
                           about Evander...
 
DEBBIE WILSON
Vice President, Promotions Manager
Union Bank of California
                           about Debbie