2011 Outstanding Service from a Business/Corporation
Special Olympics Texas (SOTX) has selected Paul Holland as its Male Athlete of the Year (22+) and Bell Helicopter Textron as its Outstanding Service from a Business/Corporation award winners.
Paul Holland is a bowling, athletics and bocce athlete from the Greater Dallas area. Holland joined Special Olympics Texas in 1990 and serves the organization in several ways. He is a Global Messenger and member of the Athlete Leadership Program, as well as a certified athlete bowling coach.
Bell Helicopter Textron employees began volunteering with Special Olympics Texas in 2004. The company went from having just a handful of employees volunteer at SOTX events once a year to having more than 100 workers donate their time at Spring Games, Summer Games and bowling competitions throughout the year. The company also contributes to SOTX as a cash sponsor of Polar Plunge, Steaks & Stetsons and area games, just to name a few.
The Male 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 from a Business/Corporation award goes to the company whose employees contribute countless hours as volunteers at SOTX events and competitions, as well as go above and beyond to raise money for SOTX athletes. On October 21, Special Olympics Texas will present the awards to Holland and Bell Helicopter Textron and recognize them 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.
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
