EDMONTON, AB, October 13, 2018- Special Olympics Alberta celebrated its 38th Annual Awards and AGM at Grey Eagle Resort and Casino, 3777 Grey Eagle Dr., Calgary, AB. The event inspired over 200 guests which included the athletes, coaches and supporters.
This year, Special Olympics Alberta inducted outstanding members and communities in this year’s awards who have displayed phenomenal commitment and passion for Special Olympics.
2018 Special Olympics Alberta Award Winners
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RECIPIENT |
HOMETOWN |
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Male Athlete of the Year |
Steven Thackray |
Lethbridge, AB |
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Female Athlete of the Year |
Carissa Burch |
Lethbridge, AB |
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Team of the Year |
Camrose Cardinals |
Camrose, AB |
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Athlete Spirit |
Francene Scott |
Grande Prairie, AB |
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Unified School |
Cochrane High School |
Cochrane, AB |
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Male Coach of the Year |
Jim Ofrim |
Camrose, AB |
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Female Coach of the Year |
Rochelle Chamczuk |
Spruce Grove, AB |
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Volunteer of the Year |
Pat Enns |
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Volunteer Rising Star |
Jaelynn Funk |
Medicine Hat, AB |
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Law Enforcement Torch Run Outstanding Contribution Award |
Kevin Duval |
Red Deer, AB |
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Law Enforcement Torch Run Community Spirit |
Wetaskiwin |
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Murray Koch Youth Development |
Camrose |
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MDA Community Leadership |
Edmonton |
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Find photos and event coverage on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram #SOAAwards. More photos will be available Special Olympics Alberta’s Facebook Album and Flickr.
For full bios on award winners, check out our annual report.
With the many athletes across the province, communities also recognize the amazing members who ensure that the Special Olympics movement is going strong. Check out outstanding members from Edmonton who were also recognized for being their best and going above and beyond 2017-2018 Special Olympics Alberta-Edmonton Award Winners.