Athlete Hall of Fame

Each year, we recognize an Outstanding Athlete of the Year who has contributed to the success of the program during the previous program year. The Athlete of the Year Award is presented to an athlete who has shown determination, dedication to training and true sportsmanship during his or her participation in Special Olympics Virginia.
Previous Honorees
Congratulations to the past Special Olympics Virginia Athletes of the Year, too.

2023

Samantha Bondurant

2022

Kaitlin Dykes

2018

Billy Duquette

2017

Sara Narburgh

2016

Jerry Holy

2015

Crystal Fowler

2014

Russell Turner

2013

Erica Bookout

2012

Matthew Doyle

2011

Ian Frazier

2010

Grace Anne Braxton

2009

Brendan Hammeke

2008

David Sutton

2007

Karen Dickerson

2006

Chantal Sicot

2005

Graham Wright

2004

Mike Canaday

2003

Sam Corprew

2002

Carol Anne Connors

2001

Johnny Ferrell

2000

Max Everton

1999

Kirsten Stone

1998

Mark Mayberry

1997

Janice Trzicak

1996

Anthony Sweeney

1995

Christine Johnson

1994

Jon Fried

1993

Becky Fitz

1992

Grace Anne Braxton

1991

Roy Martin

1990

Tracy Hancock

1989

Jerry Overstreet

1988

Demetrius Snead

1987

Woody Vereen

1986

Pauline Miller