Lexington Resident Becomes Fourth CEO in Special Olympics Kentucky History The Board of Directors of Special Olympics Kentucky (SOKY) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Angie Cruse-Tinch as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective December 11, 2024. With over two decades of experience in nonprofit leadership and a deep commitment to empowering people with …
2025 Winter Sports Season
Get Ready Now for Winter Sports The Winter Sports Season is one of the smaller seasons on our calendar, but it does include two of our most unique events as well as our largest team sports. Cheerleading squads and basketball teams are already forming across the state and State Winter Games registration will open soon. …
Three Honored with Inaugural Athlete Leadership Award
Pinnacle Positive Impact Award Recognizes Outstanding Athlete Leaders At the end of our 2024 Athlete Leadership Program graduation ceremony, we unveiled a new award that will honor outstanding graduates of our Athlete Leadership Program. The Pinnacle Positive Impact Award was developed in conjunction with Athlete Leadership Program presenting sponsor Pinnacle Financial Services to honor graduates …
UofL Receives UCS National Banner Award Recognition
Becomes First Kentucky University to Earn Highest Award for Inclusion Special Olympics college programs connect young adults with and without intellectual disabilities to lead the social inclusion movement of Special Olympics on college campuses. These programs are made up of the three components of Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools®: Special Olympics Unified Sports®, Inclusive Leadership, and …
UKPD’S Adams to Represent Kentucky at World Games Final Leg
Longtime Torch Run Volunteer Will Escort the Flame of Hope to the Opening Ceremonies in Turin We are excited to announce that Captain Chuck Adams of the University of Kentucky Police Department has been selected to represent Kentucky in the Law Enforcement Torch Run Final Leg for the upcoming 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games …
Drakeway Enterprises Joins Paducah Truck Pull as Presenting Sponsor
Paducah-Based Lighting Company is Event’s First Presenting Sponsor We are thrilled to announce that the Paducah Big Brown Truck Pull has a new powerhouse partner for this year’s event. Join us in welcoming Drakeway Enterprises as our presenting sponsor! Drakeway Enterprises, a leader in innovative obstruction lighting solutions, is stepping up to support the Paducah …
Nickell to Compete at 2025 World Winter Games
Journey That Began in 2019 Will Finish in Turin Morehead athlete DesaRae Nickell has officially been selected as part of the Special Olympics USA Team that will compete at the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games next year in Turin, Italy. The announcement of the official delegation was made by Special Olympics USA on August …
President/CEO Trish Mazzoni Announces Retirement
38-Year Career Marked By Unwavering Commitment to Athletes Special Olympics Kentucky (SOKY) President and CEO, Trish Mazzoni, has announced her retirement, effective December 31, 2024. She has served as the organization’s President and CEO since 2012, but her Special Olympics career spans 38 years. After volunteering at Special Olympics events as a student at the …
2024 Fall Sports Season Set to Hit High Gear
October Begins Drive to Fall Championships While one fall season championship – the State Equestrian Competition – fell victim to Hurricane Helene, the start of October also means the drive to the remaining three fall championships is underway. Flag Football Regional Tournaments and Area Bowling Tournaments will all determine who will head to the state …
2024 LETR Final Leg Schedule Set
“Flame of Hope” Will Tour the State Ahead of Summer Games Carried by members of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Kentucky, the Special Olympics “Flame of Hope” will make several stops throughout the state on its way to the State Summer Games Opening Ceremonies. The stops are all part of the 2024 …