Special Olympics 2018 Team of the Year
Special Olympics Alberta's Team of the Year award winner is the Camrose Cardinals

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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Male Athlete of the Year

Steven Thackray

Lethbridge, AB

Female Athlete of the Year

Carissa Burch

Lethbridge, AB

Team of the Year

Camrose Cardinals

Camrose, AB

Athlete Spirit

Francene Scott

Grande Prairie, AB

Unified School

Cochrane High School

Cochrane, AB

Male Coach of the Year

Jim Ofrim

Camrose, AB

Female Coach of the Year

Rochelle Chamczuk

Spruce Grove, AB

Volunteer of the Year

Pat Enns

 

Volunteer Rising Star

Jaelynn Funk

Medicine Hat, AB

Law Enforcement Torch Run Outstanding Contribution Award

Kevin Duval

Red Deer, AB

Law Enforcement Torch Run Community Spirit

Wetaskiwin

 

Murray Koch Youth Development

Camrose

 

MDA Community Leadership

Edmonton

 

 

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