Fitness Center accepts applicants for Athlete of the Year Published Dec. 28, 2009 By 319th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- The Fitness Center is now accepting nominations for the Grand Forks Air Force Base Athlete of the Year Award, which is presented to the male and female athletes with the highest level of athletic accomplishment throughout the sports calendar year. Squadrons must submit packages to the Fitness Center director by Jan. 21. Late submittals will not be accepted. Packages must be submitted on an Air Force Form 1206 and include the following topics: Outstanding Performance in Sports and/or Fitness, Outstanding Performance of Assigned Duties and Outstanding Performance in the Community. Individuals will be chosen by a selection board comprised of five to seven Sports Advisory Committee members. The highest ranking member will serve as chairperson and will only vote in the event of a tie. All board decisions are final. The Fitness Center director reserves the right to implement or to make any changes necessary for the proper management and operation of the base fitness and sports program if found to be in the best interest of all concerned. For more information, call Carol Muir, Fitness Center director, at (701) 747-4738 or e-mail her at carol.muir@grandforks.af.mil.