January 14th, 2010 - Special Olympics PEI Seeking Award Nominations - Special Olympics PEI is once again inviting Islanders to nominate for its Annual Awards Presentation.

Nominations may be made by any member of Special Olympics PEI as well as the general public, in any of the 10 categories. Deadline for nominations is Friday, February 19.

Forms are available by calling Special Olympics PEI at 368-8919, or by downloading them by clicking here.

The Awards Presentations will take place on March 25th, 2009, at the Loyalist Country Inn in Summerside at 7:00pm with a victory dance to follow at 8:30pm.

Awards will be presented in ten categories:
Eastlink Advertising Male Athlete of the Year
PEI Mutual Insurance Company Female Athlete of the Year
Spirit Award (athlete award)
Dr. Frank Hayden Award (athlete award)
Maritime Electric Male Coach of the Year
Maritime Electric Female Coach of the Year
Community & Cultural Affairs Sport Volunteer of the Year
Facility of the Year Award
David Andrew Memorial Award (parent award)
President’s Award

In addition to the ten awards categories, Special Olympics PEI will honor those volunteers who have contributed 5, 10, 15 and 20 years of service to the movement.

Special Olympics PEI is a charitable organization dedicated to enriching the lives of Prince Edward Islanders with an intellectual disability through sport. Athletes can participate in either community or competitive sport streams and have the opportunity to train year-round and compete at games held provincially, nationally and internationally.

For more information on the Annual Awards, please contact Special Olympics PEI Program Director, Charity Sheehan at 368-8919 or via e-mail at csheehan@sopei.com.