President's Award

This volunteer is an asset to the Local Committee or sub-committee and is always willing to take on a leadership role to ensure that the athletes and volunteers have the best experience possible. This volunteer donates countless hours and always has the best interest of Special Olympics BC in the forefront.

Past President's Award recipients:

• Kailee Bowman, SOBC – Victoria (2025)
• Steve Van Hemert, SOBC – Trail (2024)
• Phoebe Lau, SOBC – Richmond (2023)
• Paddi Robinson, SOBC – Surrey (2022)
• Susan Foisy, SOBC – Kelowna (2021)
• Anne Evans, SOBC – Port Alberni (2020)
• Kendal Alston, SOBC – Victoria  (2019)
• Dorothy Franson, SOBC – Chilliwack (2018)
• Joan Gerhardt, SOBC – Kelowna (2017)
• Michael Maveety, SOBC – Kamloops (2016)
• Margot Tubman, SOBC – Victoria (2015)
• Helen Gaulin, SOBC – Fort St. John (2014)
• Karen Theriault, SOBC – Surrey (2013)
• Barb Tull, Region 4 Coordinator (2012)
• Sheila Hogan, SOBC – Coquitlam (2011)
• Patty Wheeldon, SOBC – Langley (2010)
• Marlene Davison, SOBC – Surrey (2009)
• Maureen Brinson, SOBC – Campbell River (2008)
• Thom Ross, SOBC – Prince George (2007)
• Debra Colvin, SOBC – Burnaby (2006)
• Edna McCreight, SOBC – Port Alberni (2005)
• Jennifer Benjamin, SOBC – Surrey (2004)
• Dale Hanna, SOBC – Quesnel (2003)
• May Wilson, SOBC – Vernon (2002)
• Shaheen Khatami, SOBC – Richmond (2001)
• Neville Askew, SOBC – Cowichan Valley (2000)
• Darlene Kramp, SOBC – Courtenay/Comox (1999)
• Jo Osborne, SOBC – Victoria (1998)
• Joan Cox, SOBC – Terrace (1997)
• Pam Sywulych, SOBC – Vancouver (1996)
• Betty Timm, SOBC – Vernon (1995)
• Yvon Savoie, SOBC – Courtenay/Comox (1994)
• Cherald Tutt, SOBC – Kelowna (1993)
• Flo-Elle Watson, SOBC – Victoria (1992)
• Anne McCabe, SOBC – North Vancouver (1991)
• Edie Burdett, SOBC – Vancouver (1990)

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