SOTX Announces 2015 Award Winners
SOTX Announces 2015 Award Winners
All recipients will be honored with an awards ceremony on Oct. 9 at Fall Classic VIP Reception.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE : September 22, 2015
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Steve Helm – Public Relations Coordinator, Special Olympics Texas
800.876.5646, ext. 2925 (office); 267.421.3911 (cell – media only); shelm@sotx.org
AUSTIN – Special Olympics Texas has officially announced the winners of its 2015 Athletes, Coach, Volunteers and Outstanding Service of the Year awards. The 15 recipients were selected from 113 nominations sent in. A complete list of selections for the 2015 Special Olympics Texas Awards can be found below.
An awards ceremony will be held on Friday, Oct. 9 in Bryan/College Station during the Fall Classic VIP Reception to recognize the volunteers, athletes, families and businesses that make the Special Olympics experience possible for more than 53,400 athletes in the state of Texas.
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Name |
Category |
City |
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Melinda Escamilla |
Unified Sports Partner of the Year |
Corpus Christi |
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Corpus Christi Police Department |
Outstanding Volunteer for Fund Raising |
Corpus Christi |
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Kayla Gray |
Female Athlete of the Year: 15-21 |
Friendswood |
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Sally Stacy |
Trainer of the Year |
Graham |
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Rick Kohn |
Volunteer of the Year |
Greenville |
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Coca-Cola Refreshments of Houston |
Outstanding Service from a Business/Corporation |
Houston |
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Signa Segrest |
Outstanding Service for Outreach |
Houston |
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David Gonzalez |
Outstanding Service from a Community Leader |
Laredo |
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Rose Antony |
Coach of the Year |
Rockwall |
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Scott Wendt |
Male Athlete of the Year: 22 and older |
Rockwall |
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Riley Blatz |
Male Athlete of the Year: 15-21 |
Round Rock |
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Teresa Sullivan |
Outstanding Volunteer for Sports and Competition |
San Antonio |
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UTSA: Alpha Sigma Alpha-Delta Upsilon Chapter |
Outstanding Service from a Civic or Service Organization |
San Antonio |
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Gresham Family |
Family of the Year |
Sherman |
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Kathryn Albertini |
Female Athlete of the Year: 22 and older |
Southlake |
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 53,400 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.
Co-Sponsors:
Coca-Cola Refreshments, Food Town, H-E-B Tournament of Champions,
Law Enforcement Torch Run, Sam’s Club and Walmart
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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 58,800 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.
