The Jeff Kutt Award was founded in 2002
to honor athletes who epitomize the spirit of the Special Olympics. The
recipient of this award has exemplified his or her commitment to the
team, strives for excellence, demonstrates teamwork on and off the
field, and has shown courage in their attempt to succeed.
Those worthy of this award will exhibit the following behaviors/qualities:
- Helpful to teammates
- Encouraging to teammates, especially when others are feeling down.
- Exhibits great sportsmanship, win or lose.
- Shows enthusiasm, win or lose.
- Is attentive and focused both during practice and events.
Nomination Process
- Identify the athlete you would like to nominate with their full name and sport(s) they participate in.
- Provide a brief description of the athlete, including how they relate to the qualities listed above.
- Send your nominations in email form to James Bove at jbovevt@comcast.net by noon, Wednesday March 6th.
Once nominations have been received,
we will compile them into a master document and send it to the award
committee, comprised of the Chittenden Program management committee. The
recipient of the award will be announced at the spring Annual Potluck
Supper and Awards Night on Tuesday March 19th.
The Jeff Kutt Award has honored the following athletes:
2023 Joshua Beaupre
2022 Mariah Trayah
2021 COVID-19
2020 Andrew Robertson
2019 Becky Brown
2018 Adam Brooks
2017 Danielle Viau
2016 Sarah Laclair
2015 Leah Boardman
2014 Joshua Holsopple
2013 Carrie Fox
2012 Malai Holland
2011 Shanan Duba
2010 Daniel Goodrow
2009 Camille Cardinal
2008 Scott Johnston
2007 Robin Shockey
2006 Wayne Ashline
2005 Dawn Daggett
2004 Randy Turner
2003 Peter Tarte
2002 Larry Young
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