2008 Little League Award Winners
The 2008 Little League Awards program winners were recognized during the annual Little League Baseball World Series Awards breakfast on Thursday, Aug. 21 at the Genetti Hotel in Williamsport, Pa. Pictured, from left, are: Stephen D. Keener (President and Chief Executive Officer of Little League Baseball and Softball): ESPN commentator Gary Throne (Master of Ceremonies): Melissa Singer (Treasurer, Little League International Board of Directors); Abby Contini (Mom of the Year) and her son, Cory; James Wright (Urban Initiative Volunteer of the Year); Kevin Trainor, Jr. (Good Sport of the Year); Michael Smith (Volunteer of the Year); Dennis Lewin (Chairman, Little League International Board of Directors); and Patrick Wilson (Vice President of Operations, Little League International Tournament Director).
Below are the links to the stories of each of this year's award winners. Press and Media full resolution images are available below.
- ASAP Award Winner
- Bill Shea Award Winner
- Challenger Award Winner
- Good Sport of the Year Award Winner
- Hall of Excellence Enshrinee Award Winner
- Howard Hartman Award Winner
- Mom of the Year Award Winner
- Parents of the Year Award Winners
- Urban Initiative Volunteer of the Year Award Winner
- Volunteer of the Year Award Winner
Full Resolution Photos for Press & Media
- Abby Contini - Mom of the Year
- Bill Fields - Challenger Award
- James Wright - Urban Intiative Volunteer of the Year
- Kent Tekulve - Bill Shea Distinguished Graduate Award
- Kevin Trainor - Good Sport Award
- Micheal Smith - Volunteer of the Year
- Mr and Mrs. Verlander - Parents of the Year
- Ozzie Newsome - Hall of Excellence Enshrinee


































