News in the Awards category

Champions Revealed at the Eastern Fall Sectional
October 5, 2015

Philly Champions Revealed at the Eastern Fall Sectional. What was suppose to be a rainy day, ended up being a beautiful day – perfect for the Eastern Fall Sectional. The Eastern Fall Sectional was held on October 4, 2015, at East Stroudsburg University. Conditions couldn’t have been any better for our Philadelphia athletes to compete […]

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Fran Moore named SOPA Coach of the Year
September 13, 2015

Last night, at the Special Olympics Pennsylvania’s Leadership Conference, individuals were recognized for their achievements within Special Olympics PA throughout the year during the annual awards banquet. Awards include Athlete of the Year, Partner of the Year, Program of the Year, etc. During this banquet, Philadelphia Beginner Swim Coach, Fran Moore named SOPA Coach of […]

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Myra Ausberry named Hometown Hero
August 4, 2015

On August 1st, before kickoff of the highly anticipated  Philadelphia Union vs New York Red Bulls match at PPL Park, Myra Ausberry named Hometown Hero. The Hometown Hero award recognize those men and women who have made a difference in the lives of others. These heroes are ordinary people that have had an extraordinary impact through their service, […]

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SOPA Philadelphia Receives Robert P. Levy Award
June 12, 2015

SOPA Philadelphia receives Robert P. Levy Award as part of the 2015 Wanamaker Awards Luncheon at the Crystal Tea Room in Philadelphia on Friday, June 12th.  The award is presented to an individual or organization that has done the most to “improve the quality of life in Philadelphia through sports.”  This is the 20th year […]

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Third-grade class acted as Fans in the Stands

Third-grade class acted as Fans in the Stands at our 2015 Unified Soccer Championship held for our Interscholastic Unified Sport (IUS) program within Philadelphia high schools. This is a post from Need in Deed’s Facebook page on June 12, 2015. They are posting about a third grade class from McCall School.  We were thrilled they could join us for […]

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2014 Philadelphia Charity Ball
November 30, 2014

On Saturday, November 29th, three athletes including Philadelphia’s own Dadly Thenor, attended the 2014 Philadelphia Charity Ball as guests of honor. Founded in 1881, the Philadelphia Charity Ball celebrated its 135th annual ball. In a new partnership with the Philadelphia Charity Ball, Special Olympics has been named the benefiting charity of this incredible event over […]

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SOPA Philly Receives AHPERD Award
June 1, 2014

SOPA Philly Receives AHPERD Award.  On May 30, 2014, Special Olympics Pennsylvania’s Philadelphia program received the Legislative Honor Award selected by the local association of the Pennsylvania State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (PSAHPERD). SOPA Philly received the award at their annual awards banquet. The Legislative Honor Award recognizes a person, group or organization from outside the […]

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Program Wins Access Achievement Award
October 10, 2013

The Philadelphia Mayor’s Commission on People with Disabilities (MCPD) has selected Special Olympics Pennsylvania – Philadelphia to receive an Access Achievement Award…

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Teddy Angerman, Special Olympics Hall of Fame
SOPA Hall of Fame Inducts Philly Athlete
May 16, 2013

Special Olympics Philadelphia athlete, Teddy Angerman, was inducted into the Special Olympics Pennsylvania Hall of Fame earlier this month…

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2013 Eastern Bowling Sectional
April 8, 2013

It’s the year of the thirteens! On Sunday, April 7th,  13 athletes represented Philadelphia at the 2013 Eastern Bowling Sectional. The theme of the bowling sectional was the Big Top! Philadelphia athletes joined athletes from seventeen other counties including: Area P, Berks, Bethlehem, Bucks, Carbon, Chester, Columbia/Montour, Delaware, Lancaster, Lebanon, Luzerne, Montgomery, Northampton, Northumberland/Snyder, Schuylkill, […]

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