Clark Atlanta sophomore baseball player Justice Page has been selected as one of Georgia’s 2023 “Peach of an Athlete” Role Models. Page was nominated for his outstanding achievements on and off the field while exemplifying the qualities of a great “Role Model.”
The 39th Annual Peach of an Athlete Role Model Banquet will be held on March 28, 2023, at Truist Park. The Peach of an Athlete Role Model Banquet honors athletes and community leaders that hold the same values as Scouting and benefits the programs of Atlanta Area Council, Boy Scouts of America.
Below is a list of the awards presented at the “Peach of an Athlete” Banquet:
Hank Aaron Role Model Award
The Hank Aaron Model Award is given each year to an outstanding student-athlete involved in Scouting in the Atlanta Area Council who exemplifies good character and athletic achievement.
Bobby Jones Award
The Bobby Jones Award is one of the most prestigious awards given by the Atlanta Area Council. This award is in honor of Bobby Jones. He won the Grand Slam in 1930 at the age of 28 and became an authentic American “tickertape” hero. He is remembered for his outstanding character, victory, and adversity. Each year the Atlanta Area Council, Boy Scouts of America presents the Bobby Jones Award to a person whose life and career exemplify those same enduring values. Past recipients include George Bush, Andrew Young, Dan Reeves, Sam Nunn, Ted Turner, Billy Payne, and Hank Aaron.
Professional Award
The Professional Award is awarded annually to a well-known, successful professional athlete who exemplifies qualities of responsible citizenship and outstanding character. Past professional athlete recipients have included: Dominique Wilkins, Brian Jordan, Warrick Dunn, Champ Bailey, Calvin Johnson, Jr., Mark Price, Al Horford, Jeff Van Note, and Dikembe Mutombo.
Amateur Honorees
The “Peach of an Athlete” Role Model Award is presented to collegiate athletes who exemplify good character and athletic achievement.