Alysha Clark as the second round pick of the San Antonio Silver Stars of the WNBA in 2010.

NASHVILLE - The Nashville Sports Council announced Tuesday the official list of award nominees for the 13th Annual Pepsi Celebration of Champions presented by Kroger and former Middle Tennessee women's basketball All-American Alysha Clark is on the list for two honors.

The event is Nashville's premier sports awards event honoring outstanding achievements in high school, collegiate and professional sports by Middle Tennessee individuals, teams and organizations, as voted on by the Nashville sports media and the Nashville Sports Council membership.

The winners of each of the following award categories will be presented Wednesday, March 9 at the historic Grand Ole Opry House: Sports Person of the Year, Ed Temple Amateur Athletics (Male & Female), High School Athletics (Male & Female), High School Team Athletics (Male & Female), Fred Russell Lifetime Achievement, Community Spirit, Nashville Sports Council Volunteer of the Year, Kaia Jergenson Courage and the Sergeant York Trophy presented by the Governor's Highway Safety Office.

The Top 10 Sports Moments of the Year for 2010 will also be unveiled.

"We are thrilled to announce with the Nashville Sports Council this incredible list of very deserving nominees," said Buddy Lewis, vice president general manager of Pepsi Beverages Company's Tennessee market unit. "We look forward to recognizing these special individuals and teams for their achievements during 2010."

Clark is one of five nominees for the Sports Person of the Year and the Ed Temple Female Amateur Athletics awards.

She completed her stellar two-year Blue Raider career as the nation's leading scorer both seasons, including a school-record 27.5 ppg a year ago.

She was tabbed as an All-American in 2009 and 2010, the only two-time selection in school history, and went on to become a second round pick of the San Antonio Silver Stars of the WNBA.

The Mt. Juliet, Tenn., native is currently playing overseas in Israel.

In addition, the Fred Russell Lifetime Achievement, Community Spirit, Nashville Sports Council Volunteer of the Year and the Kaia Jergenson Courage Award will be presented during the March 9 event.

The Nashville Sports Council will also award two $2,500 college scholarships to a deserving male and female high school student-athlete who excels in the classroom as well as in their respective sport.

This year the scholarships will be awarded to Madeleine Hemphill from Donelson Christian Academy and Christopher Ryan O'Neal from White House High School.

"The 13th Annual Pepsi Celebration of Champions presented by Kroger is a one-of-a-kind experience, that brings sports fans throughout Middle Tennessee together to celebrate sports' positive contributions," said Scott Ramsey, president and CEO of the Nashville Sports Council. "We are excited to recognize some of our community's outstanding athletes and achievements from 2010."

The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a reception (includes food and beverages) and silent auction, benefiting the Nashville Sports Council's Good Sports Program, which supports amateur athletics in the Nashville MSA.

The awards presentation will follow, beginning at 7 p.m. A format change for this year's event will feature a theatre-style awards presentation.

Individual tickets and sponsorships are still available.

Individual tickets for non-Nashville Sports Council members are $100, which includes event parking, a Bronze level membership to the Nashville Sports Council and a commemorative gift.

For additional information visit NashvilleSports.com or contact the Nashville Sports Council at 615.743.3120.