2012 Special Olympics Pennsylvania Crawford County
Danny Zirkle Sprit Award
Nomination Form
Nominee Information
Name: School, Agency, Organization:
Address:
Phone:
Submitted by
Name: School, Agency, Organization:
Address:
Phone:
How do you know the athlete?
1. Award is based on one year participation.
2. Only one nominee per school, agency, organization or family in a year. The previous year’s winner is not eligible.
3. Type in black ink.
4. All nomination should be completed and submitted by a participating school, agency, organization or family.
5. Limit responses to 100 words or less.
6. No video’s will be accepted
7. All nomination should be e-mailed by Wednesday April 25, 2012 to Donna Johnson dkjohnson222@windstream.net
8. Any questions can be directed to Carol Caler cgcaler@zoominternet.net
Who was Danny Zirkle? Danny was one of the very first participants in Special Olympics which began in Crawford County in 1974. During that time, Danny earned more than 100 medals and ribbons in athletics and aquatics. He participated in many local, sectional and State Competitions and looked forward to traveling throughout the state competing. In 2008 while in Philadelphia, he was awarded a special trophy for his sportsmanship, which led to his induction into the Special Olympic Hall of Fame.
Danny had an outgoing personality and made friends very easily. An unselfish person, he would go to great lengths to help anyone. He gave encouragement and helpful hints to all athletes during trainings and competitions. Danny exemplified the ‘spirit’ of Special Olympics. He truly cared about his fellow athletes and winning was second to participation.
Danny Zirkle Spirit Award
This award is presented to a Crawford County Special Olympic Athlete who over the past year demonstrated a willingness to assist his/her fellow athletes in the following areas: standing broad jump, 50 or 100 meter walk or run; softball throw; turbo jav; or wheelchair events. Assistance could mean any or all of the following: giving encouragement, be a partner when participating in any athletic events; and show pride and enthusiasm for participating in the Track and Field meet.
1. A. How has the nominee shown a willingness to participate in the Track and Field Meet? Give a specific example.
B. What events does he/she participate in?
2. How has the nominee shown a willingness to assist fellow athletes during last years Track and Field Meet? Give a specific example.
3. How has the nominee’s actions demonstrated the Special Olympic oath? Give a Specific example. Olympic Oath is “Let me win. But if I can not win, let me be brave in the attempt.”
