Eric Smith of Sherman has received the 2016 Special Olympics Illinois’ Outstanding Volunteer of the Year Award. He was honored at a reception on June 10 before the Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games Opening Ceremony at Illinois State University in Normal. The Outstanding Volunteer Award recognizes an individual who through their voluntary efforts improve the…
Category: Outstanding Awards
2016 SOILL Outstanding Athlete of the Year
Charles Dunn of Belleville has been named the 2016 Special Olympics Illinois’ Outstanding Athlete of the Year Award. He was honored at a reception June 10 before the Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games Opening Ceremony at Illinois State University in Normal. The Outstanding Athlete Award recognizes a Special Olympics Illinois athlete whose achievements, dedication and…
2016 SOILL Outstanding Coach of the Year
Jennifer Hitt of Edwardsville has been named the 2016 Special Olympics Illinois’ Outstanding Coach of the Year Award. She will be honored at a reception June 10 before the Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games Opening Ceremony at Illinois State University in Normal. The Outstanding Coach Award recognizes the coach who best demonstrates the true ideals…
2016 SOILL Outstanding Family of the Year
The Jones family of Hoffman Estates has been named the 2016 Special Olympics Illinois’ Outstanding Family of the Year Award. The family will be honored at a reception June 10 before the Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games Opening Ceremony at Illinois State University in Normal. The Outstanding Family Award recognizes a family with a Special…
2016 SOILL Lifetime Service Award
Doug and Stacy Cottom of Harrisburg will receive the 2016 Special Olympics Illinois’ Outstanding Lifetime Service Award. They will be honored at a reception June 10 before the Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games Opening Ceremony at Illinois State University in Normal. The Outstanding Lifetime Service Award is given to an outstanding individual who encompasses the…