April 4, 2008 - Special Olympics PEI Athletes, Volunteers and Supporters Receive Awards - Athletes, friends, volunteers and supporters of Special Olympics PEI gathered at the Loyalist Lakeview Resort in Summerside on Thursday evening to recognize and congratulate the efforts of athletes and volunteers. The Special Olympics PEI Annual Awards ceremony was held in front on a full house and recapped a very successful 2007.

The Awards presented were:
PEI Mutual Insurance Company Female Athlete of the Year

Eastlink Advertising Male Athlete of the Year

Maritime Electric Female Coach of the Year

Maritime Electric Male Coach of the Year

Facility of the Year Award

David Andrew Memorial Award (A parent/guardian who has made a significant contribution to the Special Olympics movment locally, provincially, and/or nationally, and has exemplified the spirit, philosophy, and goals of SOPEI)

Sport Volunteer of the Year Award (Awarded to a volunteer who through their commitment to enriching the lives of Islanders with an Intellectual Disability through sport, has made a difference in their Community)

President’s Award (Awarded to a volunteer who has made a significant contribution to the Special Olympics movement locally, provincially, and/or nationally, and has exemplified the spirit, philosophy, and goals of SOPEI)

Dr. Frank Hayden Award (Awarded to an athlete who has shown commitment to training and the determination to succeed at a grassroots level)

Spirit Award (Awarded to an athlete who brings out the best in themselves and their teammates and coaches through commitment, determination and humour)

 

The Winners are:

PEI Mutual Insurance Company Female Athlete of the Year: Alyssa Chapman of Murray Harbour

Eastlink Advertising Male Athlete of the Year: Mark Ramsay of Kensington

Maritime Electric Female Coach of the Year: Debbie Metcalfe, Covehead and Maritime Electric Male Coach of the Year: Dick St. John, Charlottetown

Facility of the Year: The Charlottetown Fitness Center

David Andrew Memorial: George Arsenault of Summerside

Sport Volunteer: Susan Gordon, Elmsdale

President’s Award: Margaret MacPherson of Charlottetown

Dr. Frank Hayden: Travis Perry of Miscouche

Spirit Award: Emily Craig, Kinkora