Annual Awards

Join us in celebrating excellence within our community through Special Olympics Alberta's annual awards program. Each year, we proudly recognize outstanding individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and hard work.

2024 Award Winners

Jenny Murray

Athlete of the Year

Edmonton

David Nicholson

Athlete of the Year

Calgary

Jake Weismantel

Athlete Community Excellence

St. Albert

Damion Chiodo

Athlete Community Excellence

Calgary

Jori Hansen-Young

Rising Star Coach of the Year

Calgary

Jalesa LeBel

Coach of the Year

Spruce Grove & District

Teena Wilks

Coach of the Year

Olds & District

Lynda Jesse

Fundraising Volunteer of the Year

Bow Valley

Shawn Jesse

Volunteer of the Year

Bow Valley

Calgary Comets

Team of the Year

Calgary

Dr. Carly McMorris

Golisano Health Leadership Award

Calgary

Jason Daoust

Golisano Health Leadership Award

Edmonton

Damion Chiodo

Golisano Health Leadership Award

Calgary

Neil Ivan

Athlete Lifetime Achievement

Edmonton

Lynn Price

Volunteer Lifetime Achievement Award

Calgary

Past Winners

Special Olympics Alberta's annual awards highlight excellence within the organization. Click below to see award winners from previous years.