ATLANTA, January 8, 2008  - Tibs, a division of M.C. Dean, Inc., announced today that the Suwanee company has signed on as a Silver Sponsor for the inaugural awards ceremony and fundraiser for the Gwinnett chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). A non-profit organization, FCA Gwinnett is active throughout Gwinnett County’s 19 public school clusters and private schools, providing faith-based programs for student athletes and their coaches.

FCA Gwinnett (fcagwinnett.org) also selected Tibs President and General Manager Mark Tibbetts to serve as Steering Committee Chairman for the event which will feature Jeff Francoeur, Golden Glove winner and Atlanta Braves outfielder, as guest speaker.

“This will be an annual event where Gwinnett’s business leaders, church leaders, public officials, professional athletes, parents and, of course, high school coaches and student athletes come together for one night to recognize real leaders who are positively shaping the lives of others,” says Tibbetts.

“Our goal is to turn this awards ceremony into the premier sports event where we honor outstanding coaches and athletes across Gwinnett County,” he adds. "By Tibs becoming a Silver Sponsor, our company can help fund FCA Gwinnett's projects throughout the year and help make this THE sporting event of the year for our area .

“Jeff Francoeur is the ideal athlete to kick off our inaugural awards event,” says Bill Gifford, FCA Gwinnett Area Director. “He not only represents the strength and tradition of Gwinnett County’s high school sports programs, but he is also a sterling example of integrity, serving, teamwork and excellence which are the cornerstones FCA’s values.  Those attending this event are in for a real treat because Jeff’s testimony is quite powerful.”

At the awards ceremony, FCA Gwinnett will present awards for Outstanding FCA Gwinnett Male Student Athlete of the Year, Outstanding FCA Female Student Athlete of the Year, and Outstanding FCA Gwinnett Coach of the Year. In addition, the organization’s coveted Legacy Award will be given to a coach or student athlete, now in a professional career or retired, who has proven to show a lifetime commitment to the FCA values and been responsible for sharing those values with others.

The awards banquet will also feature a silent auction for sports memorabilia, trips and other major prizes. Individual tickets for the event are $75 and corporate sponsorships, ranging from $1,000 to $25,000, are also available.

For more information on the banquet, contact Mike Leone, FCA Gwinnett’s Event Sales and District Catalyst Coordinator, at mleone@mindspring.com, 678.380-0941.

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