The Phoenix Award by Intermountain Sports Medicine
Behind exciting performances and glorious moments, athletes face numerous challenges that often go unnoticed. Some face devastating challenges that nearly break their spirit or threaten their athletic career. Athletes’ greatest achievements are not limited to their performance but also their feat to make an amazing comeback from such challenges. Like the Phoenix, the mythological bird that rises from ashes no matter how many times it burns up in flames, they prevail over unsurmountable challenges with extraordinary courage, resiliency, and willpower. The Phoenix Award was created to recognize and honor such athletes, who inspire us all through their incredible comeback stories. Please submit your nomination by sharing your comeback story that meets the following criteria, either in writing or a video format. By submitting your nomination, you give Intermountain Health your permission to share your story for the purpose of award selection and recognition. Attendance is required to receive the award. The event will be the evening of November 14th, 2025. Deadline for submission is September 15, 2025
Name of Nominee
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The nominee experienced significant hardships such as injuries, surgeries, illnesses, or any other traumatic life events that negatively impacted their sport participation.
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Tell a story about how the nominee overcame the said hardship. Your story can be told through the form of an essay or short video. If you are creating a video, please send file to Amanda at asanders@uysa.org.
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Describe ways in which they have grown through the hardship.
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Include encouraging messages to peers and future athletes who may face a similar challenge.
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Please provide us a little more information about nominee: Family What they like to do outside of soccer Awards/Accomplishments Soccer Personal Tell us about their passion for the game of soccer
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Please upload your essay or video here along with an action shot of yourself, and a headshot
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