Special Olympics Montana
Distinguished Service Awards 2008
CONGRATULATIONS

The Distinguished Service Awards given by Special Olympics Montana provide a unique and important opportunity to recognize outstanding members of the SOMT community. You are invited to nominate those individuals and groups from the categories below who have made significant contributions during 2007 - 2008. Winners were announced during the Distinguished Service Awards Banquet September 20 in Great Falls.  see who won in previous years

Special Olympics Montana Athlete of the Year

For the athlete who epitomizes the spirit of a true winner by a willingness to help others and give his/her very best while displaying outstanding courage and sportsmanship.

Brandy Peterson

Outstanding Coach

Outstanding Media Support

For the volunteer or professional who, as a Special Olympics coach in any official Special Olympics sport, best demonstrates the high degree of technical skill, commitment and compassion needed to motivate and train athletes for competition and for life.

For the media outlet or individual who, through media support, has made significant contributions to Special Olympics Montana.

Mickey Williams

Wendt

Outstanding Adult Volunteer

Outstanding Youth Volunteer

For the best example of adult volunteerism which serves to improve the quality of Special Olympics at the local, area or chapter level.

For the best example of volunteerism by a youth 18 years or under which serves to improve the quality of a Special Olympics program.

Cindy Ruffner

Healy Lyons

Outstanding Organization

Outstanding Business

For the best example of voluntary effort or support from an organization that serves to improve the quality of a Special Olympics program.

For the business or corporation which, through its ongoing commitment, has made significant contribution to Special Olympics Montana.

Bitterroot Therapeutic Riding Academy

Gregg Edelen Photography

Outstanding Local Programs

For the accredited Special Olympics program that shows the greatest improvement, best exemplifies the Special Olympics spirit and concept, and provides a well-developed year-round program for the athletes, coaches, volunteers and families of Special Olympics Montana.

Billings Adults

Outstanding Family

Spirit of Special Olympics

For the family that makes unique and lasting contributions to the lives of individuals with mental disabilities or developmental disabilities through Special Olympics Montana.

For the individual volunteer who, through his or her long-term commitment to Special Olympics Montana, best exemplifies the dedication and unselfish efforts associated with the true spirit of Special Olympics. 

the Baldry Family

Peggy Stiles

Hall of Fame Award

Qualifying volunteers must have given a minimum 15 years of service to Special Olympics Montana. This award recognizes the lifetime achievements of individuals who have given exemplary service to the mission of Special Olympics Montana. These individuals have charted new levels of excellence and enriched the lives of Special Olympics athletes and our committees with strength of character, wonderful spirit, compassion and insightful leadership. 

Dana Darko