Supporters of Special Olympics PEI, including athletes, families, friends and donors gathered earlier this week to celebrate another successful year at Special Olympics PEI’s Annual Awards Ceremony.
2017-2018 Award Winners:
Department of Health and Wellness Sport Volunteer Award: Beth Muggah (Charlottetown)
Dr. Frank Hayden Award: Oliver Venneman (Summerside)
ADL Spirit Award: Heidi Mallett (Alberton)
President’s Award: 2018 SOC Bowling Championships Games Organizing Committee
Facility of the Year: Synergy Fitness & Nutrition (Charlottetown)
David Andrew Memorial Award: Inclusions East (Montague)
Maritime Electric Male Coach of the Year Award: Rickey Burns (Charlottetown)
Maritime Electric Female Coach of the Year Award: Sarah Profitt - Wagner (York)
PEI Mutual Insurance Co. Male Athlete of the Year Award: Roy Paynter (Summerside)
PEI Mutual Insurance Co. Female Athlete of the Year Award: Jennifer Hickox (Charlottetown)
Volunteer Pins were presented to those who have contributed 5, 10, 15, and 35 years of service. 5-Year Pins were presented to: Beth Muggah, Chanelle MacIssac, Eva Arsenault, Jamie Henry, Linda Pyke, Norman McIntosh, and Theresa Arsenault. 10-Year Pins were presented to: Fran Gillis, Jamie Matheson, and Velda Gaudet. 15-Year Pins were presented to: Colleen McInnis and Jodi Harper. 35-Year Gift was presented to: CY Holland.
To celebrate the 50th year of Special Olympics worldwide, 5 individuals were recognized with 50th Anniversary Commemorative Awards. As a Builder: Cecil Villard; As a Champion: Paul Phillips; As a Partner: PEI Mutual Insurance Company; As Stars: CY Holland and Jodi Harper.
