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Pillar nominated for Clemente Award
- Updated: September 7, 2016
NEW YORK — Kevin Pillar has been named the Blue Jays’ nominee for the annual Robert Clemente Award, which recognizes a player who best represents the game through extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy and positive contributions, both on and off the field.
Pillar was nominated for the work that he has done with the Blue Jays and Jays Care Foundation. He has become an annual participant in Toronto’s Winter Tour across Canada and has been active with educational and health and wellness initiatives throughout the city.
• Vote on social media for Roberto Clemente Award
Beginning on Roberto Clemente Day on Wednesday, fans are encouraged to participate in the new process of selecting the winner of the Roberto Clemente Award by posting any nominee’s voting hashtag to MLB’s official social media accounts, @MLB on Twitter and Facebook.com/MLB. Pillar’s hashtag is #VotePillar.
“It’s incredibly humbling to be nominated for this award amidst a group of such talented players doing great things both on and off …
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