Each Fall Special Olympics PEI holds an awards ceremony to celebrate and honor the achievement of our athletes, coaches, volunteers, parents, caregivers and supporters.
Special Olympics PEI Awards
Special Olympics PEI is proud to honor our members. We have amazing athletes, coaches, and volunteers, all of whom contribute to helping the Special Olympics movement thrive.
201-20167 Awards Recipients
PEI Mutual Insurance Company Female Athlete of the Year
PEI Mutual Insurance Company Male Athlete of the Year
- Jeremy Wall
Maritime Electric Female Coach of the Year
- Carole-Ann French
Maritime Electric Male Coach of the Year
- Jamie Matheson
Facility of the Year
- Alberton Bowling Lanes
David Andrew Memorial
- Jackie Charchuk
Department of Health and Wellness Sport Volunteer
- Amiee & Jenna Gillis
President's Award
- Parkdale Sherwood Lions Club
Dr. Frank Hayden Award
- Sophia Allen
ADL Spirit Award
- Rick Chan
Volunteer Pins
Volunteers who have contributed 10, 15 and 20 years of service to the Special Olympics movement are also honored, this year's Years of Service presentations took place at our 30th Anniversary Celebrations. 2017 Recipients were:
10 Years
- Reid Bradshaw, Estelle Smith
15 Years
- Alysia Angus-Lunt, Rickey Burns, Lew Champion, Carole-Ann French, Ann Kilby, Margaret MacPherson, Dave Morrow
30 Years
Recognition at the National Level
Special Olympics PEI athletes and volunteers have been recognized on a national level by Special Olympics Canada (SOC). We are very proud of our national award winners:
2017 Frank Selke Fundraising Volunteer of the Year
- Sue Skeffington
2015 SOC Female Coach of the Year
2013 SOC Female Athlete of the Year
2012 SOC Team of the Year
- Team PEI Curling Team
2011 SOC Female Athlete of the Year
2011 SOC Team of the Year
- PEI Jays Softball Team
2008 Jim Thompson Award
- Peter Howatt
2005 SOC Team of the Year
- PEI Stars Floor Hockey Team
2004 SOC Team of the Year
- Paul Phillips Rink
2002 Jim Thompson Award
- Cecil Villard
2000 SOC Female Athlete of the Year
- Suzie Smith
