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ounded in 1970, the All Sports Association brings together the best athletes 
in Northwest Florida and raises money for youth-oriented organizations with 
emphasis on sports programs. The annual awards dinner takes place each 
February to honor the area’s top high school, collegiate, amateur, professional, 

and Special Olympic athletes. Before the ceremony starts, sponsors are welcome to meet 
the award winners at the Sponsor VIP Event. This year the Sponsor VIP Event took place 
at Harry T’s Lighthouse on February 15, from 4-6PM with appetizers, drinks, and the 
athletes signing for guests during the meet and greet.

The winner of the Wuerffel Trophy, named after Danny Wuerffel, was Drue Tranquill. 

This award is presented to a college athlete that fulfills three categories- academic, 
athletics, and community service. It’s the only major college football award that places 
the majority of its voting on the community service, and was created to fill a void in 
college football awards. Winners of this year’s categories were Tim Tebow, Jessie Mullen, 
Tyre McCants, Lydia Turner, Alexa Guarachi, Katie Lightfoot, Johnny Holguin, Jacob 
Luttrell, and Mia Manganello. Families, friends, and sponsors gathered alongside the 
winners to honor and celebrate their achievements, with events throughout the weekend. 
Congratulations to all the winners this year. 

photos & story by

Shanna Magnuson

   VIP Destin at Harry T’s Lighthouse

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Lilana, Seth  & Laura Lutrell

Jason Floyd, Lisa Judge, Steven Lightfoot & Don Collins 

Craig Kilberg, Dominic Manganelo, Danny Collins, Karen Manganelo & Kelli Jo Kilberg 

Bruce Raven & Steve Boswell

Kelly & Keri Holguin

Matthew Dahlman & Chris Edmonsond

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