Thursday, April 1, 2010

Thank you for your help in making The Inspiration Award a success...

After 48 nominations, more than 1 million votes cast, and 52 million people who visited our sites, read the articles and watched clips online (not to mention, the tear or two shed), 6 recipients have been announced.

Congratulations to the following Olympians and Paralympians who will be honoring their mentors with The O.C. Tanner Inspiration Award:

Nick Baumgartner, Snowboard Olympian
Curtis Tomasevicz, Bobsled Olympian
Noelle Pikus-Pace, Skeleton Olympian
Stephani Victor, Alpine-Skiing Paralympian
James Joseph, Wheelchair Curling Paralympian
Alana Nichols, Alpine Skiing Paralympian

Be inspired by their stories on the Olympics and Paralympics pages, or read and watch some online highlights of this year’s campaign:

KSL News Footage of Athlete Olympic & Inspiration Ring presentation
Deseret News Photo of Athlete Ring presentation
Christian Science Monitor article on The Inspiration Award
USA Today online article on The O.C. Tanner Inspiration Award
US Olympic Committee Press Release about The O.C. Tanner Inspiration Award
KSL News Video on O.C. Tanner’s Vancouver Athlete and Staff Rings

Thanks to each of you for your participation and support.

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