2015 What A Fan Awards AFL Fan Of The Year

LOS ANGELES - Sept. 29, 2015 - PRLog -- Recently the 2015 What A Fan Awards wrapped up its third year honoring dedicated devoted fans for their contribution to sports. The Award Show is the worlds only event of its kind, it was created in 2013 specifically to recognize passionate fanatics in all genres of both professional and collegiate sports. Held in Orlando Florida for the last three years the event has provided recognition for some of the most visable fans in sports. There are several categories fans can be nominated for which include the four major leagues, soccer, nascar, college football and basketball. Additionally there's an American Sports Icon Award which both Dick Vitale and Muhammad Ali have won, an online media and sports video parodies category just to name a few. The show has been moved to Los Angeles, California beginning July 2016 and will be held the same week of the ESPY's.

Lisa Wetzel became only the second Arena Football League Fan of the Year at this years What A Fan Awards. She's known as a Predhead and runs a fan club called Prednation. Lisa's passion for her beloved Orlando Predators runs deep, her devotion is a year round event. She's a loyal seeason ticket holder that doesn't miss a game even with a two hour drive to and from Orlando. She's extremely active in the community, often coordinating charitable fundraisers all year long. We could not be happier for this lady, she's an amazing sports fan but an even better humanitarian. We caught up with Lisa after her big moment to get her feelings about the win.

How did you feel when you found out you had won the What A Fan Awards for your years of devotion to a sport and team you love?

Lisa: This was such an amazing honor. I work very hard for my club, our charities, and to help our team grow and be recognized. I hope that by receiving this award I can bring more awareness to other AFL super fans to get involved. I hope this can help me grow our fan base and get more people involved with the organization and our charities. I’m overwhelmed with happiness and excited to be a role model to spread the word that as a fan you can be rewarded for something you are so passionate about even if others just don’t understand.

You're now part of the historic foundation of the world’s only recognition award show for sports fans. What does that mean to you?

Lisa: It means so much to be recognized for all the hard work my club and I do. Whether I was nominated or won, I will continue to be a fan and a supporter for the AFL. It is a passion of mine that I enjoy tremendously. I also hope this can help me on my mission to bring more fans together. I did not do this alone, I have the love and support from my PredNation family. I also have some really great friends I have met from other teams along the way in my AFL journey.

For additional information regarding the What A Fan Awards visit the website at www.whatafanshow.com