Former Denver Post sportswriter Dick Connor died in 1992 after a distinguished career that took him to destinations around the world.
Connor, a longtime columnist, also took a personal interest in Colorado high school sports. He enjoyed going to a prep football or basketball game as much as covering the Broncos or Nuggets.
Accordingly, The Denver Post is accepting nominees for the Dick Connor A.C.E. (Adversity Conquered through Excellence) Award, presented annually to a high school senior who has overcome a handicap, hardship or tragedy to excel in sports. The winner must have exhibited courage, resolve, leadership and citizenship.
Submit nominees on school letterhead to Neil H. Devlin, High School Sports Editor, The Denver Post, 1560 Broadway, Denver, CO 80202. The deadline for nominations is June 1.
Last year’s winner was Daniel Steefel of Littleton, an all-state basketball player who overcame acute lymphocytic leukemia.
The 2006 winner will be honored at a luncheon in June with Post personnel, his or her family and Connor’s widow, Mary Kay Connor, and get a $2,000 scholarship from The Post.
Other past winners: 1993, Ashley Tindle, Heritage; 1994, Amy Feinsinger, Glenwood Springs; 1995, Kelley C. Roswell, Central of Grand Junction; 1996, Jason Salazar, East; 1997, Allie Gausman, Fort Collins; 1998, Kelly Rheem, Arapahoe; 1999, girls soccer team, Columbine; 2000, Jon Severy, Aspen; 2001, Ian Grant, Denver Christian; 2002, Philip Devlin, Idalia; 2003, Jeff Mielnicki, Cherry Creek; 2004, Daniel Belger, Bear Creek.
