Celebrating our Athlete, Coaches, Volunteers and Supporters
Special Olympics PEI Awards
Each year Special Olympics Prince Edward Island hosts an Awards Presentation to honor athletes, coaches, volunteers and supporters for their contributions and successes during the past program year.
2020-2021 Awards Recipients
PEI Mutual Insurance Company Female Athlete of the Year
- Nominees: Lisa Bernard, Teri Cudmore, Christi-Joe Snyders-Couchman
WINNER - Lisa Bernard
PEI Mutual Insurance Company Male Athlete of the Year
- Nominees: Jordan Koughan, Shane MacPhee, Shawn Mitchell
WINNER - Shawn Mitchell
Maritime Electric Female Coach of the Year
- Nominees: Tracey Demeulenaere, Judy Gallant, Ellen Murphy
WINNER - Tracey Demeulenaere
Maritime Electric Male Coach of the Year
- Nominees: Allan Gillis, Jeff MacKenzie, Larry Robbins
WINNER - Allan Gillis
Facility of the Year
Winner - Elm Stree Elementary
David Andrew Memorial
Winner - leah watts
Department of Health and Wellness Sport Volunteer
- Nominees: Donna Campbell, Kaylee Doiron, Dave MacNearney
WINNER - Donna Campbell
President's Award
Winner - PEI Automobile Dealers Association
Dr. Frank Hayden Award
- Nominees: Spencer Hutchinson, Kelsey McCormack, Hailliegh Mill
WINNER - Kelsey Mccormack
ADL Spirit Award
- Nominees: Mallory Lynch, Amber Metcalfe, Sarah Shea
WINNER - Amber metcalfe
Volunteer Pins
Volunteers who have contributed 5, 10, 20, and 35 years of service to the Special Olympics movement are also honored:
5 Years
- Allan Gillis, Dave MacNearney, Kaylee Doiron
10 Years
- Lynda Hontscharowicz
20 Years
- Betty Anne Morrison, Debbie Metcalfe, Janet Higgins
35 Years
- Peter Howatt
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:
2021 Rob Plunkett Law Enforcement torch run award
2019 Dr. Frank Hayden Lifetime Achievement Award
2018 SOC Female Athlete of the Year
2017 Frank Selke Fundraising Volunteer of the Year
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
