10/29/2026
The Dr. Frank Hayden Award is named in honor of Dr. Frank Hayden, who in the early sixties began searching for ways to establish a national sport program for individuals with an intellectual disability. His research eventually led to the development of the Special Olympics movement.
This award is presented annually to a Special Olympics PEI athlete who has shown commitment to training and the determination to succeed at the grass-roots level.
The nominees for the Dr. Frank Hayden Award are:
🌟Sam Aitken
🌟 Joshua Smith
🌟 Jenna Taylor