Annually, the US Olympic & Paralympic Endowment(USOPE) recognizes three individuals or groups that have made extraordinary contributions to the Olympic and Paralympic movements.
2022 George M. Steinbrenner III Award Recipient |
2022 William E. Simon Award Recipient |
2022 General Douglas MacArthur Award Recipient |
Peter Westbrook |
Paul George |
Cindy Stinger |
The George M. Steinbrenner III Sport Leadership Award
- Made sustained contributions to sport(s) in the Olympic & Paralympic movements.
- Communication skills and leadership qualities that personify excellence.
- Advanced sport at the national or international level.
- Improved sport through organizational skills or technological endeavors.
- A record of distinguished assistance to sport organizations through committee work or other responsibilities.
Past Recipients
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Walter L. Bush, Jr.
Alan Rothenberg Kirk Bauer Carol Zaleski Tom Gompf Thomas W. Weisel |
Pat Summitt
Ann Cody George Killian Martha & Bela Karolyi 1998 Olympic Women’s Ice Hockey Team James T. Morris |
1992 Men’s Olympic Basketball Team
Peggy Fleming Jenkins Anita DeFrantz Dara Torres Peter Westbrook |
The William E. Simon Award
- Have advanced the ideals of the Olympic & Paralympic Movements over a sustained period of time through both their actions and deeds.
- Through their daily life have set the example embodied in the Olympic Creed: "The important thing in life is not the triumph, but the fight; the essential thing is not to have won, but to have fought well."
- Are recognized and respected for leaving an enduring legacy to the ideals of Olympism and the Olympic spirit.
Past Recipients
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Daniel L. Doctoroff
Patrick G. Ryan Henry A. Kissinger Peter Ueberroth Edwin C. Moses |
Scott Hamilton
1980 Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Team Donna de Varona Michelle Kwan Eric Heiden |
Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Bob Beamon Paul George |
General Douglas MacArthur Exemplary Service Award
- Exemplary service has resulted in a positive influence on the US Olympic & Paralympic Committee, Olympians, and Paralympians.
- Prolonged service has contributed to the recognition of the US Olympic & Paralympic Committee, Olympians, and Paralympians.
- Commanding presence and endeavors have advanced the ideals of the Olympic & Paralympic Movements.
- Commitment to relevance is reflected in a legacy of dedication to the service of others.
Past Recipients
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Marty Glickman
Sam Stoller William E. Simon John Krimsky, Jr. George Steinbrenner |
William J. Hybl
Dr. Henry Kissinger Mike Moran William Martin Gordon “Gordy” Crawford |
Bob Costas
Steve Sobel Melissa Stockwell David O’Connor Cindy Stinger |
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