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 |
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George M. Steinbrenner III Award
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William E. Simon Award
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General Douglas MacArthur Award
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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
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
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
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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