SONJ Awards Nomination Form - Special Olympics New Jersey

Award nominations are open to all persons and programs associated with Special Olympics New Jersey (SONJ) who have made distinguished contributions.

Nominations are due by September 5. They will then be reviewed by a committee in the Fall for our annual Special Olympics New Jersey Night of Champions held in November.

PART A - CATEGORY / NAME OF AWARD

Award nominated for:

Descriptions can be found at the bottom of this page.

Area:

LTP:

Approximately how long has the nominee been involved with Special Olympics (years)?

In which sports, activities or events has the nominee been involved?

Please list any certifications, awards, or honors the nominee has received from Special Olympics or outside the organization:

Please state the nominee's place of employment, school, or business affiliation:

What is the nominee's position and responsibilities there?

PART B - NOMINEE INFORMATION

Please fill in as much information as you can.

Nominee First Name:

Nominee Last Name:

Address:

City:

State:

ZIP:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

Contact Name (if not the nominee):

Contact Phone Number:

Contact Email Address:

PART C - YOUR INFORMATION

First Name:

Last Name:

Address:

City:

State:

ZIP:

Day Phone Number:

Evening Phone Number:

Email Address:

SONJ Affiliation (eg: Coach, Parent, etc.):

PART D - DESCRIPTION

How do you know the person you are nominating?

List three reasons why this person should receive this award. Please be as descriptive as possible as to why this person is deserving of an award

Please share your favorite story/anecdote about your nominee relating to their experience with Special Olympics, and include any other information you would like to share about this person in regards to their nomination

Please include any relevant news clippings, photos, etc. with your nomination.

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Award Descriptions
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Outstanding Area Athlete

For Special Olympics New Jersey athletes – one from each of the 13 Areas – who have shown determination and dedication to training and an increased proficiency in any sport at any competition level. Each Area Committee will be responsible for choosing one athlete from its respective Area to be recognized at the Awards Dinner. All Outstanding Athlete nominations will be sent to the respective Area Director(s).

Special Olympics New Jersey Hall of Fame

For an individual with at least 10 years of involvement with Special Olympics New Jersey who has advanced the Special Olympics movement in one of the categories of sports and training, fundraising, or public awareness.

Marc S. Edenzon Lifetime Achievement Award

For an individual with at least 15 years of involvement with the Special Olympics movement who has demonstrated a lifetime of commitment and compassion to the athletes of Special Olympics New Jersey.

Outstanding Local Training Program

For the program that has shown the best example of high-quality sports training for Special Olympics New Jersey athletes.

Outstanding Volunteer Family

For the family of a Special Olympics New Jersey athlete that has demonstrated unique and outstanding support of the Special Olympics movement and athletes.

Outstanding Volunteer Coach

For an individual coach in any Special Olympics New Jersey sport who has demonstrated a high degree of technical skill and personal commitment to preparing athletes for participation in Special Olympics New Jersey events.

Outstanding Volunteer Officials

For exemplary voluntary service by an individual sports official at Special Olympics New Jersey state competitions and events.

Outstanding Volunteer – State Level

For exemplary voluntary service by an individual to Special Olympics New Jersey at state competitions and events.

Outstanding Volunteer – Area Level

For exemplary voluntary service by an individual to Special Olympics New Jersey at area competitions and events.

Outstanding Volunteer Group

For exemplary voluntary service by a group to Special Olympics New Jersey.

Outstanding Unified School Award

For a school that has demonstrated a superior commitment to inclusion, acceptance, respect and dignity for all by integrating Special Olympics New Jersey Initiatives into their school programs and culture, and embracing the motto, “Play Unified. Live Unified.”

Spirit Award

For individuals who have advanced the mission of Special Olympics New Jersey through year-round support and innovation.

Bessie Perlman Achievement Award

For a Special Olympics New Jersey athlete who has demonstrated a dedication to sportsmanship and success in the community.

S. Michael Higgins Special Olympics Scholarship

For a Special Olympics New Jersey athlete who has demonstrated dedication to sport through a commitment to training. Please include how the scholarship can be used to advance or continue the athlete’s training or education.