CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Clay Aiken, a runner-up on the Fox network's talent contest "American Idol (news - web sites)," heads the National League of Junior Cotillions' list of the "Ten Best-Mannered People of 2003."
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The Charlotte-based organization, an etiquette and social training program for young people, announced its 12th annual list Tuesday. Nominations came from cotillion students and directors nationwide.
Anne Colvin Winters, executive director of the league, said selections were based on "demonstration of honor, dignity and respect."
Aiken, 25, was selected "because of the courteous manner in which he treats fellow performers and fans."
His album, "Measure of a Man," was released in October.
The list also includes talk-show host Oprah Winfrey (news), Gen. Tommy Franks, Michael Vick of the Atlanta Falcons, surfer Bethany Hamilton, NBC news anchor Tom Brokaw, first lady Laura Bush, actor Mel Gibson (news), National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice (news - web sites) and British Prime Minister Tony Blair (news - web sites).
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