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.
2017-2018 Awards Recipients
PEI Mutual Insurance Company Female Athlete of the Year
- Jennifer Hickox
PEI Mutual Insurance Company Male Athlete of the Year
- Roy Paynter
Maritime Electric Female Coach of the Year
- Sarah Profitt - Wagner
Maritime Electric Male Coach of the Year
- Rickey Burns
Facility of the Year
- Synergy Fitness & Nutrition
David Andrew Memorial
- Inclusions East
Department of Health and Wellness Sport Volunteer
- Beth Muggah
President's Award
- 2018 SOC Bowling Championships Games Organizing Committee
Dr. Frank Hayden Award
- Oliver Venneman
ADL Spirit Award
- Heidi Mallett
Volunteer Pins
Volunteers who have contributed 10, 15 and 20 years of service to the Special Olympics movement are also honored:
5 Years
- Beth Muggah, Chanelle MacIssac, Eva Arsenault, Jamie Henry, Linda Pyke, Norman McIntosh, Theresa Arsenault
10 Years
- Fran Gillis, Jamie Matheson, Velda Gaudet
15 Years
- Colleen McInnis, Jodi Harper
35 Years
- CY Holland
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:
2018 SOC Female Athlete of the Year
2017 Frank Selke Fundraising Volunteer of the Year
- Sue Skeffington
2015 SOC Female Coach of the Year
2013 SOC Female Athlete of the Year
- Ellen MacNearrney
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
