2011 Female Athlete of the Year (15-21)
Special Olympics Texas (SOTX) has selected Audrey Alvarez as its 2011 Female Athlete of the Year (15-21) award winner.
North Texas area athlete, Audrey Alvarez, is a basketball, bowling and athletics competitor. She joined Special Olympics Texas as a first grader in the Graham I.S.D. Over the years, Alvarez has worked hard to represent SOTX to the best of her ability. Outside of competition, she volunteers in her community.
The Female Athlete of the Year Award is presented to the individual who represents the SOTX movement both on and off the field with pride, strength and humility. On October 21, Special Olympics Texas will present the award to Alvarez for her achievements and recognize her at Opening Ceremonies for the 2011 Fall Classic in Bryan/College Station.
About Special Olympics Texas
Special Olympics Texas (SOTX) is a privately funded non-profit organization that changes lives through the power of sport by encouraging and empowering people with intellectual disabilities, promoting acceptance for all, and fostering communities of understanding and respect. SOTX provides continuing opportunities for more than 40,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities throughout the Lone Star State to realize their potential, develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and experience joy and friendship. To learn more, visit www.specialolympicstexas.org or call 800.876.5646. Engage with us on: Twitter @SOTexas; fb.com/SpecialOlympicsTX; youtube.com/specialolympicstexas.
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Ramonica Jones
Public Relations Coordinator
Special Olympics Texas
rjones@sotx.org