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Bowl History
Awards
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Omar N. Bradley “Spirit of Independence” Award
This prestigious award has been given out annually at the Independence Bowl after the Sports Foundation directors decided to recognize an outstanding American citizen with the “Spirit of Independence Award.” The first recipient was General Omar N. Bradley, the only living five-star general in the United States at that time. The following year, and until his death, General Bradley presented the “Spirit of Independence Award” to his fellow recipients.
2024 Recipient: General Bryan P. Fenton
Carl Mikovich “Sportsperson of The Year” Award
The Carl Mikovich “Sportsperson of the Year” Award annually highlights some of the greatest athletes from the local area who have shined a light on Shreveport-Bossier City through their contributions on and off the field.
2024 Recipient: Seth Lugo
Hall of Honor
Inductees of the Independence Bowl Foundation Hall of Honor are former players and coaches who participated in the Independence Bowl and went on to achieve personal and professional success both on and off the field.
Willis Knighton HealtH Community Service Scholarship
Each year, the Independence Bowl Foundation and Willis Knighton Health award a $2,500 scholarship each to one Caddo Parish and one Bossier Parish graduating senior. The scholarship is awarded based on academic success and commitment to improving the community through service. $95,000 in scholarships have been awarded in the first 19 years of the program. 2025 will make the 20th year of the program
“Show Your Independence” Art Contest
The Independence Bowl started the “Show Your Independence” Art Contest 10 years ago, which asks local elementary school kids to draw what the word “Independence” means to them. Winners are selected from each grade level at each school and given two tickets to the game, and their artwork is put on display at Independence Stadium during the game.
Independence Bowl Foundation
425 Ashley Ridge Blvd, Suite 360, Shreveport, LA 71106 | P.O. Box 6834, Shreveport, LA 71136
318.221.0712 | 888.414.BOWL | [email protected]