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 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
