Each year Special Olympics South
Dakota is pleased to recognize outstanding individuals within our Olympic
program. Special Olympics athletes, coaches, families and volunteers are invited
to submit nominations each year for the annual Special Olympics South Dakota (SOSD)
Awards.
The SOSD Awards are for distinguished
service to athletes with mental handicaps. Nominations are open to athletes,
family members, coaches, volunteers, business organizations, radio stations,
television stations, newspapers, who have made the most distinguished
contributions to local, area or state SOSD programs.
Award Categories are:
Don Baker Award:
The "Don Baker Award" is the highest award received from Special
Olympics South Dakota. It is given in honor of Don Baker who was a volunteer and
official starter for Special Olympics events for many years. The award is given
annually to an individual, organization, business, or agency that has given
outstanding support to Special Olympics South Dakota.
Athlete of the Year:
Presented to the Special Olympics athlete, who has demonstrated the true
spirit, courage, sharing and joy of Special Olympics. The Special Olympics
athlete must have attended at least one competition during the year. Each
nomination is reviewed for individual effort, enthusiasm, sportsmanship and
achievement.
Family of the Year:
Presented to the family member(s) - including parent(s); group home parent(s);
borther(s); sister(s), etc. who have demonstrated unique and outstanding support
of Special Olympics athlete(s) in his/her development through Special
Olympics, and who has demonstrated outstanding support for Special Olympics.
Each nomination is reviewed for the effort, enthusiasm and support shown for the
athlete.
Outstanding Coach (Ron Stewart Award):
Presented to any Special Olympics Coach, who demonstrates the highest degree of
technical skill and personal commitment needed to motivate and train Special
Olympics athletes. Documentation is reviewed related to the coach's
qualifications, enthusiasm, attendance at competition, and effort put into
coaching.
Volunteer of the Year (Lyle Farrand Award):
Presented to the person, who has exhibited the best example of voluntary action
to improve the quality of Special Olympics at any level. The volunteer should
have provided a full year of service. Members of local, area committees and the
State Board of Directors may be nominated. Documentation is reviewed for time,
effort, and originality.
Champion Award (DJ Mertens Award):
Presented to any business, organization, or media outlet which has made a major
contribution to Special Olympics South Dakota.
Click here for Nomination Form
Last Updated:
01/14/2008 04:58:49 PM
