Athletic Achievement Award
The Athletic Achievement Award is presented annually to a male or female athlete who has demonstrated outstanding athletic skill both in practice and competition.
This athlete works hard to develop their abilities and to excel in their sport(s). In addition to athletic ability, this athlete must act as a role model for other Special Olympics athletes.
2026 Winner
The 2026 winner of the Athletic Achievement Award is SOBC – Delta athlete Cory Duhaime.
Past Athletic Achievement Award winners:
- Jesse Jensen, SOBC – Kimberley/Cranbrook (2025)
- Wayne Gowanlock, SOBC – Elk Valley (2024)
- Torben Schuffert, SOBC – Smithers (2023)
- Francis Stanley, SOBC – Kelowna (2022)
- Hazen Meade, SOBC – Campbell River (2021)
- Tanya Norman, SOBC – Powell River (2020)
- Kelsey Wyse, SOBC – Kelowna (2019)
- Michael Langridge, SOBC – Victoria (2018)
- Paige Norton, SOBC – Abbotsford (2017)
- Magnus Batara, SOBC – Richmond (2016)
- Mike Palitti, SOBC – Abbotsford (2015)
- Magnus Batara, SOBC – Richmond (2014)
- Erin Thom, SOBC – Kimberley/Cranbrook (2013)
- Hazen Meade, SOBC – Campbell River (2012)
- Paige Norton, SOBC – Abbotsford (2011)
- Richard Gillis, SOBC – Kelowna (2010)
- Bridget Colvin, SOBC – Burnaby (2009)
- Marinka VanHage, SOBC – Prince George (2008)
- Dave Devison, SOBC – Campbell River (2007)
- Alan Swan, SOBC – Victoria (2006)
- Jason Mills, SOBC – Campbell River (2005)