11.   A Virgin Islands reporter was among reporters and photographers named award recipients by the Inter American Press Association.

12.   Although most speeches were traditional thank yous to agents, spouses and executives, some award recipients and presenters used their moment in the spotlight to show their patriotism.

13.   Earlier ovations of a cheerier sort went to two award recipients.

14.   Fellow award recipients said he had been laughing and joking during the hour-long investiture ceremony.

15.   Konstantinov, in critical condition in a Detroit-area hospital, was on the minds of the award recipients, most of whom mentioned him in their speeches.

16.   One award recipient, Dominggus de Jesus from Lautem regency in East Timor, was applauded for his tireless efforts to promote traditional tais woven cloth.

17.   Rubin, with three career WTA Tour titles, joins past award recipients such as Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova and Billie Jean King.

18.   The award recipients, while happy about their medals, indicated they were dismayed that it signified the end of the Clinton presidency.