The Distinguished Service Awards are the most prestigious awards given by Special Olympics Montana. Nominations are received from Special Olympics Montana volunteers, coaches, parents, and athletes. A selection committee is appointed to review the submissions and is charged with the difficult task of selecting a winner in each award category.
There are 8 categories including the following: Athlete of the Year, Adult Volunteer of the Year, Coach of the Year, Hall of Fame, Family of the Year, Local Program of the Year, Youth Volunteer of the Year, and Unified Champion School of the Year.
Nominations now open for 2022 Distinguished Service Awards!
2021 Distinguished Service Award Winners
Athlete of the Year
DJ Jackson
Missoula, MT
Coach of the Year
Paige Flotkoetter
Billings Schools
Volunteer of the Year
Lisa Hunter
Deer Lodge, MT
Unified Champion School of the Year
Carroll College
Helena, MT
Family of the Year
Redeen Family
Great Falls, MT
Youth Volunteer of the Year
Bethany Butler
Polson, MT
Local Program of the Year
Purple Hornets
Great Falls, MT
Hall of Fame
Terri Siefke
Kalispell, MT
Winners in the News
Great Falls Purple Hornets Named 2021 Local Program of the Year!
Billings Woman named Special Olympics Montana Coach of the Year!
Inclusion in action>>> Carroll College named Unified Champion School of the year!
Missoula-area Special Olympics Athlete wins Athlete of the Year award
Redeen family of Great Falls recognized by Special Olympics Montana
