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In the News

Special Olympics CEO Mary Davis receives the Ernst & Young Ireland Entrepreneur of the Year Special Award

Mary Davis standing onstage with her award
Special Olympics CEO Mary Davis received the Ernst & Young (EY) Ireland Entrepreneur of the Year Special Award for “her relentless hard work and dedication” to making “positive change happen throughout the world,” said Roger Wallace, EY partner lead for the awards.
In the News

Special Olympics International staff member Jason Rogers Honored with Prestigious Laura Lee Leadership Award

Jason Rogers posing with the Laura Lee Leadership Award On Thursday, October 26th.
On Thursday, October 26th Jason Rogers was honored with the national Laura Lee Leadership Award.

Malvin Mukombe

Malvin Tafadzwa Mukombe, Special Olympics Africa, Global Youth Leadership Council
Special Olympics Africa
Athletes

Global Athlete Leader Ian Harper Wins Dimensions 2022 Learning Disability and Autism Leaders' List Award

Ian, wearing a suit, stands in the middle of three women as they talk.
The award is presented by Dimensions, an organization in the UK that offers support for people with learning and developmental disabilities.

Julio Chan

Julio Chan, Chairperson of SOEA Regional Leadership Council 2025 – 2027
Chairperson of SOEA Regional Leadership Council (RLC), Vice Chairman of Special Olympics Macau
Community Impact

Oman Hosts Its First-Ever Regional Train-the-Trainer Event: A Groundbreaking Milestone in Healthcare Development

large group of people in a gymnasium.
15 trainees from Oman, Kuwait, Egypt, and Bahrain were brought together for an intensive training program aimed at enhancing the skills of healthcare professionals in supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Videos

IRR: Higher Education

Square promotional graphic for Inclusion Revolution Radio Season 8, Episode 4. The center features a photo of two people standing side by side. The person on the left is wearing a striped top and white earrings, and the person on the right is wearing a red graduation cap and gown. Text below the photo identifies the guests as Molly Shawhan, VUnited Scholars Program Director at Villanova University, and Victoria Pepper, student at North Carolina State University. The graphic includes the Inclusion Revolution Radio logo, episode information, and the Podville logo on a blue background with geometric accents.
Graduating from high school is a milestone, one that often serves as a launching point to college. This episode of Inclusion Revolution Radio explores that transition for students with intellectual disabilities and how post-secondary programs can lead inclusively.
Videos

𝙉𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙚 𝙆𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙨 - Episode 12: Get a Grip

𝙉𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙚 𝙆𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙨 - Episode 12: Get a Grip
There are no tap outs here, just mat-cushioned hard knocks! On this episode of Novie Knows, Novie learns the art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu from brown belt and Special Olympics colleague RJ Nealon and black belt Mike Mehl at Conquest Mixed Martial Arts & Fitness. Class is in session for this two-part episode!Download the Transcript
Community Impact

Move More, Live Healthier Lives: Special Olympics Health Messengers, Fitness Captains, and Coaches Inspiring Their Communities to Get Moving

A six-photo collage shows athletes participating in and leading physical fitness activities.
On World Day for Physical Activity, we’re highlighting Athlete Leaders and a coach who have taken on a variety of leadership roles to empower athletes to stay active year-round. Get to know them!
Athletes

Ukrainian Floorball Athlete Diana Khomenko Wins on her own Terms

By Karini Viranna , March 17, 2025
A Ukrainian floorball women's team poses with their medals after winning at the Special Olympics Winter Games. The women all make hearts with their hands
Ukrainian Floorball athlete, Diana Khomenko and her team proudly take home silver on Saturday, March 15, just as the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025 come to a close.
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