Coach John Calipari’s list of honors will grow tonight as he will be presented the Nell and John Wooden Coach of the Year Leadership Award.
The inaugural ceremony will take place in the Capital Hilton in Washington DC tonight at 6pm and is presented by the Sports America Charitable Foundation.
Here is the press release for the event:
John Wooden Coach of the Year Awards Dinner Outing
Honoring UK Men’s Basketball Coach
John Calipari
Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012
6 – 9 p.m.
Capital Hilton
Coach John Calipari is headed to D.C. to accept the inaugural John Wooden Coach of the Year award from Nan Wooden, daughter of legendary coach John Wooden. The awards ceremony and reception will be an opportunity to celebrate Coach Calipari and honor the legacy of John Wooden. The Nation’s Capital UK Alumni Club invites you to take part in the festivities! A group outing has been arranged for this event with three different package options. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Wounded Warriors and the GI Film Festival.
VIP Package: $150 (6 – 9 p.m.)
*VIP Reception with special guests John Calipari and Nan Wooden
*VIP Seating
*Admission to Awards Ceremony
*Name in Program
*Official Photo with John and Nan
*Autographed Souvenir
*Post-Ceremony Coffee and Dessert Reception with John Calipari & Nan Wooden
Dinner Package: $100 (6 -9 p.m.)
*VIP Reception with special guests John Calipari & Nan Wooden
*General Seating Dinner
*Admission to Awards Ceremony
*Post-Ceremony Coffee and Dessert Reception with John Calipari & Nan Wooden
Awards Ceremony: $50 (8 – 9 p.m.)
*Admission to Awards Ceremony (8:00 p.m.)
*Post-Ceremony Coffee and Dessert Reception with John Calipari & Nan Wooden
