(May 8, 2002)

USPV Announces Community Service Award Winners

OAKBROOK TERRACE IL (May 8, 2002) The United States Professional Volleyball (USPV) league today announced its 2002 Community Service Award winners.

The award was given to the athlete in each local USPV city who went above and beyond the call of duty in regards to involvement in the local community. Each local USPV team voted on its individual team winner.

The 2002 USPV Community Service Award winners include:

Courtney DeBolt, Setter, Chicago Thunder
DeBolt, a Michigan State graduate, was a fixture this season for the Thunder at a variety of different public appearances, representing the team and the organization in a positive and professional way. DeBolt's involvement was especially felt with her appearances at local youth volleyball events where her tips on training and health techniques were a huge hit with the local coaching community.

Cristy Chapman, Middle Blocker, Grand Rapids Force
Grand Rapids Force staff members weren't joking when they said Chapman, an original member of the USPV, could run for mayor in Rockford, Michigan and probably do quite well. Chapman was a constant presence in the GrandRapids-area this season, appearing at fundraisers, volleyball clinics and local high school events to name just a few. Chapman has also been involved with the local Knights of Columbus chapter. This summer, she will also donate some of her hair for the Lock of Love organization, which creates hairpieces for children without hair.

Denise Boylan, Setter, Minnesota Chill
While Boylan was injured for a majority of the Chill's season, that certainly did not prevent her from entrenching herself in the community.  Boylan, a former standout at Notre Dame University, volunteered her time to many different organizations around the Rochester area, including the Bear Creek Services, local Rochester YMCA chapter, Ronald McDonald House and the Boys & Girls Club.

Kelly Campbell, Setter, St. Louis Quest
Campbell, a former U.S. Women's National Team member, went out of her way to give back to the community, constantly seeking out opportunities where she could get to know the people of St. Louis. Campbell's wide scope of generosity ranged from calling bingo for senior citizens, to distributing food at local soup kitchens to taking a group of underprivileged kids to the St. Louis Zoo for a day.


[Source: Mike Miazga, Director Media Relations, USPV, (630) 575-8827]