Special Olympics to Host Awards Dinner on March 29th

Special Olympics Connecticut will host its Annual Awards Dinner Presented by Tokio Marine HCC at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville on Tuesday, March 29th at 5 p.m. The event will celebrate athletes who exemplify the spirit of Special Olympics and individuals and groups who have made significant contributions to our organization. The cost is $100 for individuals and $1000 for tables of ten. To find out more, purchase tickets or sponsor the event, visit soct.org, email specialolympicsct@soct.org or call 203-230-1201.

Keynote speakers will include Loretta Claiborne, Chief Inspiration Officer for Special Olympics International and Abby Snyder, a Special Olympics Connecticut Athlete and Global Messenger. Special Guests will include Renee DiNino from iHeart Radio, Ryan Hanrahan from NBC Connecticut and Kevin Negandhi from ESPN.

Honorees are:

Eunice Murtha Award - Eugene Singer
Community Award - Southern Connecticut State University
Bozzuto Family Award - The Baker Family
Eunice Kennedy Shriver Award - Stephen Emblidge
Lew Perkins Award - John (Jay) Dubinsky
Susan Saint James Award - Kevin Negandhi of ESPN
Sheila Schmidt Award - Margo D'Amico
Outstanding Local Program Award - Special Olympics Trumbull

Spirit of Life Awards - Alicia Rostkowski, John Breda, Laura Ferraiolo, Macconall "Mackie" Gray

Unsung Hero Awards - Clem Kasinskas, Patricia McCormack, Carol Flaim, RN, Sgt. Pete Howard, Damian Frassinelli

To address the ongoing risks of COVID-19, Special Olympics Connecticut's safety protocols require all guest be vaccinated or have a negative antigen test within 24 hours of the event. Masking and social distancing will be observed and attendance limited to 60% of capacity (600 guests).

About Special Olympics Connecticut
Special Olympics Connecticut provides year-round sports training and competitions for over 10,000 athletes of all ages with intellectual disabilities and Unified Sports partners - their teammates without disabilities. Through the joy of sport, the Special Olympics movement transforms lives and communities throughout the state and in 193 countries around the world by promoting good health and fitness and inspiring inclusion and respect for all people, on and off the playing field.

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