Special Olympics Ontario announces and congratulates the 2017 Provincial Award recipients: Athlete Lifetime Achievement Award Steve Caban Female Athlete of the Year Valerie Nyhout Male Athlete of the Year Jack Fan Female Coach of the Year Rachel Mathews Male Coach of the Year Taylor Ablitt Volunteer of the Year Jane Larkworthy President’s Award Duane Carson Team of the Year Timmins …
Special Olympics Ontario coach Duncan Leblanc receives Governor General’s Award
Congratulations to Duncan Leblanc on receiving a Governor General’s award. Duncan is a longtime teacher, principal and coach with Greater Durham who was honoured with one of the Sovereign Medals for Volunteers by the Governor General of Canada. We’d like to thank Duncan for all that he does for Special Olympics Ontario and the athletes. Additional information on the ceremony can be …
Dr. Frank Hayden inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame
A congratulations to Dr. Frank Hayden on receiving the highest sporting achievement in the country, being inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame. Dr. Hayden has committed his life to ensuring the acceptance and inclusion of individuals with an intellectual disability. Thank you to Dr. Hayden for being the mastermind behind the Special Olympics movement and impacting lives of millions …