2007 Star & Domestique Awards

This is the third year Tri4Him has presented the Star and Domestique Awards to members who have glorified the Lord through their competition and service to their teammates and community.

Star Award Recipient: Dusty Rhodes

Just like the Star of Bethlehem that outshined the rest to light the night sky signifying the birth of our Lord Jesus, God can use our special passions, gifts and talents, and hard work to glorify to Himself.

Some people don’t merely allow this to happen, they make it their strategic goal.

Tri4Him®’s Star Award is presented to individuals who outshine others in the sport of triathlon and do so in a way that brings honor and glory to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

The 2007 Star Award was presented to Dusty Rhodes at the 2008 Tri4Him annual meeting.

Domestique Award Recipient: Joe Ritz

A domestique is a cycling term used to identify the member of a competitive cycling team who’s job it is to ride in such a way to benefit another rider, usually riding in front of the other rider to reduce wind drag. The other rider is able to achieve an outcome much greater than if competing independently. The domestique rides sacrificially for the benefit of the other rider. Domestique is the French word for “servant.”

In Christianity, Jesus was the ultimate Domestique living a life for the sole purpose of dying on the cross for the benefit of those who will follow Him. Those who choose to follow Him should follow His lead and live lives that glorify Him and draw others to Him. Tri4Him® members encourage each other to lead such lives.

The Domestique Award is presented to individuals who engage resistance head on. They take the lead in triathlon and in life such that their draft draws others to greater performance and a closer relationship with Jesus Christ.

The 2007 Domestique Awards went to Joe Ritz.