The Ripley Ohio Dearborn Special Olympics delegation held their Ninth Annual Achievement Banquet at The Kenneth L. Diver American Legion Post #337-Sunman on Saturday, August 9th. The theme was Celebrating INvincability. This was a celebration for the 2013-2014 program year.
Former Sports Director Steve Sassaman was presented an award for his dedication and service to The ROD Delegation; Indiana Mentor, Versailles State Park, and South Ripley Schools with Brenda Stimple were awarded for their work with The Annual Polar Plunge.
The following were awarded for 5 years with volunteering for Special Olympics: Heather Carr, Nate Greer, Pauline Doane, Tim Paul, Gary Johnson, and Clint & Jenny Eldridge.
The following were awarded for 10 years with volunteering for Special Olympics: Terry & Tim Adams, Steve & Maria Sassaman, and Cheryl Shuman.
The Special Olympics Friends Award was presented to The Lawrenceburg Track Team with Coach Tully Anderson.
The Athletic Award Winners.
Butterfly Award: Brooke Nuhring, Alex Kieffer, and Bobby Seevers.
Volunteer of the Year: Heather Carr-Sunman.
Family of the Year: The Eldridge Family-Manchester.
Coach of the Year: Lyndsay Laub-Lawrenceburg.
Athlete of the Year: Becky Cashman-Rising Sun.