VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION AWARDS GIVEN AT DINNERFOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS GENESEE REGION

On Thursday, September 23, 2004, Special Olympics Genesee Region held its Annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner at the Hyatt Regency Rochester. The event recognized volunteers, community businesses, and organizations who have made outstanding contributions to Special Olympics. Highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Cyr Memorial Outstanding Athlete awards to the year’s 35 outstanding athletes. Numerous prizes and a getaway to the October 17 Buffalo Bills vs. Miami Dolphins game, courtesy of Bock Tours were raffled. Title sponsor of the event is Health Now. Emcee of the event was Associate News Director, Don Alhart of WOKR-TV 13. Entertainment was provided by the Eastridge High School Winter Guard Team led by Lauren Lincoln. During the evening a special Vermont Teddy Bear Ski Bear was auctioned off by Carol Ritter, former Democrat and Chronicle writer. The event will included a special presentation to state Senator James Alesi, for his efforts in obtaining a State Legislative Grant to support the Special Olympics Athletes’ program. Volunteers and businesses receiving awards at the dinner were:
Some recipients were:
Volunteer of the year: Lauren Lincoln

Coach of the year:Tim Baird

Family of the year:Schwytzer Family

Lifetime Award:Neal Zwierlein

Cyndie Buck Volunteer Award:Sean Sammler


Award Name
Awardee
Outstanding Competition Award - International Festival of Sport - Special Olympics Greece
Amy Clark
Brenda Manhart
Craig Newmiller
Steven Kewin
Kim Converse
Eric Boyd
Sylvia Korn, Aquatics Coach
Outstanding Service Organization
Home depot
Outstanding Student Volunteers
St. John Fisher College
"Helen Hill" AwardOutstanding Training Club
Holcomb Training Club
Outstanding Special Olympics Family
Schwytzer Family
"Cyndie Buck" Volunteer Award
Sean Sammler
Outstanding Volunteer of the Year
Lauren LincolnWinter Guard
Outstanding Group Contribution
Nazareth College Equestrian Team
Outstanding Contribution to Special Events
Kevin Meath
Bill Gray Memorial AwardOutstanding Program Contribution
Kelly NashHeritage Christian Services
Outstanding Contribution to Winter Sports
Mary AdamsJim and Evelyn Kolesar(Poly/Floor Hockey Event)
Outstanding Contribution to Summer/Spring Sports
Jan Galluci, Track and Field Finish Judge
Outstanding Contribution to Fall Sports
Dan Morgenstern and Cindy Burnett(Bowling Tournament)
Outstanding Contribution to the Gala
Jesse Lucas
Outstanding Community Corporation
Ciccarelli Advisory Services
Outstanding Coach of the Year in memory of Charlie Mc Mullen
Tim Baird, School of the Holy Childhood
"Dorthy Hotaling" Lifetime Service Award
Neil Zwierlein
Surprise Coaches Award
Marlene Motkowski and Stacey Bershod
Surprise Award from Corporate Advisory Council
Marilyn Abel, Marian Turner and Laurie Johnston
Outstanding Corporate Individual Service
Jeffrey Clark
Special Friend Awards
Event Graphic Images
Dave Curtiss
Gala Soloist
Sue Cotroneo
KB Advertising Specialties
Jim Capellupo
Volunteer Dinner Support
United Commercial Travelers
Sherman Furniture Rentals
Peter Kelderhouse, Sr.
Golf Equipment
Al Friedrichs
Web Site
Rob Zahn
Digital Printing
Jodi Sherman
EDS
Steven Grogan
EDS
Dave Skotnicki
Special Crystal Award
Senator James Alesi
New York State Legislative Grant