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