FIRST MVP “EXPY” (“Excellence in Preserving Youth Sports”) AWARD PRESENTS HONORS & SPORTS LEGENDS PANEL
Philadelphia, Pa—June, 2014—On May 31, the Sports & Education Expo, in partnership with SMART (Strengthening the Mid-Atlantic Region for Tomorrow), drew 250 attendees to its first MVP “EXPY” Awards dinner and sports legends panel recognizing “Excellence in Preserving Youth Sports” celebrating 12 recipients at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The EXPY award honors those who are dedicated to providing innovative community service and support programs for the region’s youth and veterans through educational, sports and health programs. A portion of proceeds was donated to honored organizations.
Pictured: On May 31, Theresa Flanagan Murtagh, Board Secretary, Irish American Business Chamber & Network, Philadelphia, PA leads off the first MVP “EXPY” Awards dinner and sports legends panel in Philadelphia with the national anthem. (Pictured behind Murtagh is Marc Rosenthal, managing partner of the Sports & Education Expo and the evening’s emcee). Photography by Christine Foster Photography, Haddon Heights, NJ
The Sports & Education Expo, based in Moorestown, NJ, was created for parents of children 5-18, youth coaches, athletic directors, athletic trainers and school counselors who serve our youth on the playing field and in the academic arena, as well as valued military and veteran families. The goal is to build a foundation that encourages development, respect, responsibility, confidence and healthy choices. For more information, visit www.SportsEducationExpo.com.
Strengthening the Mid-Atlantic Region for Tomorrow (SMART), based in Shamong, NJ, works to enhance technology-based economic development, international trade, technology education and workforce development on behalf of academia, industry government labs/agencies and professional associations in DE, MD, NJ and PA to increase Mid-Atlantic national leadership and global competitiveness. For more information, visit http://www.SmartStates.com/