What a show!! The 2010 West Coast Classic is in the history books with a bang. The show brought out so many wonderful competitors. Thank you to everyone who came out to support us. Everyone was at their best.
One of the best highlights of the show was the three awards that Lonnie Teper gave out that you will not see on the results page.
The first award was called "From the King to the Fitness Queen" presented to Asia Monet Ray for her outstanding performance. Everyone's jaws were on the ground watching the dynamite 4 year old with the stage presence of a seasoned veteran dance her way around. Outstanding performance!
The second award was the "Hans Hopstaken" award presented to Brian Whelan for being inspirational to all those around him and carrying on the inspirational values of the late Hans Hopstaken. Brian has been an inspiration to all even after he was told he would loose his legs due to a freak gym accident. Well as you can see from the pictures below Brian is standing tall.
The third but not at all the least was the "Spirit" award that was presented to Austin Beaumont. The award as the previous two was presented to him by Lonnie to distinguish his high human spirit . You see Austin was involved in a serious car accident and lost his sight. Even with no vision Austin still trained and had enough "spirit" to step on to a competitive stage to compete for the 50+ Bodybuilding Championship!!! Austin came in 5th to a rousing applause.
Big kudos to Asia Monet Ray, Brian Whelan and Austin Beaumont for standing tall and big kudos to Lonnie Teper for taking the time to present those awards and giving back to the competitors. The time he took to present those awards touched all that were there.
"Human kindness goes a long way and affects more than the direct recipient"
Asia and Lonnie
Brian Whelan
Austin Beaumont
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