2018 Jeff Kutt Spirit Award Nomination information

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

1. Identify the athlete you would like to nominate with their full name and sport(s) they participate in.
2. Provide a brief description of the athlete, including how they relate to the qualities listed above.
3. Send your nominations in email form to Dick Giard at rich.giard@gmail.com by noon, Wednesday March 21st.

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 Pot Luck Supper & Awards Night on Thursday, April 5th.

The Jeff Kutt Award has honored the following athletes:

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