Special Olympics to Honor Outstanding Athletes, Volunteers and Supporters at Hall of Fame Dinner, March 23
Special Olympics Connecticut will hold its annual Hall of Fame Dinner on Wednesday, March 23rd to recognize its extraordinary athletes, volunteers and sponsors for their dedication, leadership, spirit and support. The event will take place at the Aqua Turf Country Club, 556 Mulberry Street, Plantsville. Registration will begin at 5 p.m., and the program at 6 p.m. The event is made possible through the generosity of the Bozzuto and Calvanese families. The theme of this year’s Hall of Fame is “Everyday Heroes.” Reservations may be made by calling 203-230-1201, ext. 276 or emailing kellib@soct.org. The cost is $25 per person or $250 for a table of ten. To find out more, visit www.soct.org.
This year’s Hall of Fame award recipients include:
Hall of Fame – Individuals or groups who have made contributions of time and resources that have significantly impacted Special Olympics Connecticut
- Eunice Murtha Award –Susan Joy Gabrielson, Mystic
- Community Leadership Award – TD Bank, Hartford
- Lew Perkins Coach Award – Lois Banda, Oakville
- Sheila Schmidt Award – Nicholas Foligno, Bristol
- Bozzuto Family Award – The Dilger Family, Waterbury
- Susan Saint James Award (for leadership skills) – Dr. Susan Danberg, North Haven
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver Award – Alison Smith, Shelton
Spirit of Life Awards –Special Olympics athletes who exemplify the true spirit and meaning of Special Olympics
- Tim Fritz, Manchester
- Robin Goewey, Torrington
- Tamara Hitchman, Norwalk
- Christopher McGrail, Oakville
- Jason Vansickle, Danbury
- Chris Amadeo, Bethany
- Robert Russo, Middletown
- Emily Truyan, Middletown
- Donna Clauson, Storrs
- Amy Desmarais, Bethel
- Isabel DeSousa, Waterbury
- Dave Falt, Cheshire
- Carlo Guerra, Lebanon
- Morty Pear, Middletown
- Trudy Segla, Naugatuck
- Bobbi Shorthouse, Moodus
- Gary Voccio, Cromwell
- Dr. Neal Zomback, New Haven
About Special Olympics Connecticut
Special Olympics Connecticut provides year-round sports training and competitions for close to 13,000 athletes of all ages with intellectual disabilities and Unified Sports® partners - their teammates without disabilities.
Through the joy of sport, the Special Olympics movement transforms lives and communities throughout the state and in 170 countries around the world by promoting good health and fitness and inspiring inclusion and respect for all people, on and off the playing field. (www.soct.org)
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