2011 Outstanding Service Awards for Outreach, Trainer, Unified Partner and Female Athlete of the Year
Special Olympics Texas (SOTX) has selected Brett Mohammadi as its Female Athlete of the Year (22+), Tim Taggart as its Outstanding Service for Outreach, Marilyn Senneway as its Unified Sports Partner of the Year and Maelynne Pease as its Trainer of the Year award winners.
Mohammadi is an athletics, basketball, bocce, bowling and softball competitor. She joined SOTX in 1995 and has proven herself to be a great addition to SOTX off the field and court. Mohammadi makes time to volunteer at area fundraisers and Law Enforcement Torch Run events.
Taggart joined the movement in 1991. The golf, athletics, basketball, bowling, soccer, softball, tennis and table tennis competitor also does a great job representing Special Olympics Texas off the field and court, presenting to groups about the importance of SOTX. He is also president of the San Antonio area’s Athlete Leadership Program.
Marilyn Senneway began fundraising for Special Olympics Texas in 2008. She also contributed countless volunteer hours in the Central Texas area, and worked with the community to raise significant funds for all of the athletes in the New Braunfels community.
Pease’s involvement with Special Olympics Texas began nearly 20 years ago. She dedicates much of her time to SOTX – San Antonio area as area training manager. Pease is also a trainer for Principles of Coaching and a coach for eight different SOTX sports.
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. The Outstanding Service for Outreach award goes to the person, group or organization whose volunteer service has expanded the opportunities for people with intellectual disabilites to become involved in the Special Olympics Texas program. The Unified Sports® Partner of the Year award is presented to the individual who embodies the philosophy of Unified Sports® by committing themselves to the integration of athletes in the community, promoting skill development and fostering self-esteem among athletes on their Unified Sports® team. The Trainer of the Year award goes to the person who is committed to training and making every effort to encourage others to train or coach at the highest level. On October 21, Special Olympics Texas will present the awards to Mohammadi, Taggart, Senneway and Pease for their achievements and they will be recognized 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 call800.876.5646. Engage with us on: Twitter @SOTexas; fb.com/SpecialOlympicsTX; youtube.com/specialolympicstexas.
Official Partners:
Coca-Cola Refreshments, Food Town, H-E-B Tournament of Champions
Charitable Trust and the Law Enforcement Torch Run
Ramonica Jones
Public Relations Coordinator
Special Olympics Texas
rjones@sotx.org
