Ken Miller, assistant volleyball coach at Central Lakes College, will be among 20 of Minnesota's most inspiring and influential student-athletes, coaches and athletic leaders who will be recognized at an award ceremony Wednesday, Feb. 1, at the Minnesota History Center in St. Paul.
Miller will be awarded the Special Merit Award for North Country Region Volleyball. He currently serves as the associate executive director and junior coordinator for North Country Region USA Volleyball.
He has also served as head coach of the Central Lakes Junior 18s. Miller has impacted hundreds of young people through his work with volleyball. He has received honors and accolades throughout his career including having coached six different teams at USAV Junior Nationals; having coached at the NJCAA Division III National Tournament 10 times in the last 14 years, including winning the NJCAA National Championship in 2007.
Miller was awarded the Eagle Scout Junior Olympic Outstanding Clinician Award from USA volleyball in 2009 and received the Meritorious Service Award from North Country Region Volleyball.
"I am very honored to receive this award and I am very grateful for the privilege of working with and having the support of so many people, including my family and (CLC head coach) Jane Peterson, to help make working with girls and women in sports such a joyful part of my life," Miller said in a news release.
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Wednesday's ceremony will honor individuals, groups or programs who will receive awards in five separate categories.
