PETE AWARDS SHINE BRIGHT

The stars came out at Ross-Ade Football Field on Friday night to celebrate Purdue Athletics and the recipients of the “Pete” awards. The evening began with the stars arriving by chauffeured limousine to walk the paparazzi-lined gold carpet before entering a reception at the Shively Club in Ross-Ade Pavilion. The night under the stars continued with dinner served on Ross-Ade Football Field and a fabulous awards program. Many stars were present to celebrate this truly special evening, including President France Còrdova, winner of Best Performance by a female in a leading role, and Athletics Director Morgan Burke, winner of Best Performance by a male in a leading role. Winning the best overall Achievement award, John Purdue Club members are the true embodiment of Purdue Athletics. Their absolute belief in the success of Purdue student-athletes, unending rally for the continued growth and success of Purdue Intercollegiate Athletics, and dedicated support to reach its goals makes John Purdue Club members the true stars. Thank you for all that you, as members of the John Purdue Club, do for Purdue Athletics!

COMPLETE LIST OF AWARD WINNERS AND CATEGORIES
Best Performance by a Female in a Leading Role                              
- France Còrdova
Best Performance by a Male in a Leading Role                                   
- Morgan Burke
Achievement in Music                                                                                          
- Jay Gephart and the All-American Marching Band
Best Performance in a Supporting Role                                                    
- Ed Howat and the Life Skills Program
Best Costuming                                                                                                           
- Barb Hack and the Equipment Room Personnel
Achievement in Taping                                                                                         
- Larry Leverenz and the Student Athletic Trainers
Best Short Subject                                                                                                    
- Heather the Border Collie/escorted by Jim Scott
Best Achievement in an International Role                                                              
- Kara Patterson, Women’s Track and Field
Achievement in Make Up                                                                                   
- Dylan Reynolds and The Paint Crew
Best Animation                                                                                                           
- 2007-08 Women’s Basketball Team
Best Foreign Language Film                                                                                
- Natasha Bogdanova and our International Student-Athletes
Lifetime Achievement Award                                                                          
- Joe Rudolph

Photos courtesy of Vincent Walter