Elgie Bellizio

Elgie Bellizio was commissioner of the Salinas area high school athletic leagues for 30 years and was awarded the Distinguished Service Award from the Central Coast Section, the governing body of high school sports from San Francisco to King City.  The CCS Pursuing Victory with Honor program rewards those who exhibit a strong sense of sportsmanship with the Elgie Bellizio Sportsmanship coin.  In 2001 Bellizio earned the National High School Athletic Coaches Association Carey E. McDonald National Citation in recognition of contributions to high school sports and coaching profession.  In 1983 Bellizio was named Salinas Area Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year.