Awards

Outstanding Athlete Award

This award is given to a single athlete or doubles partner selected by the Awards Committee.

Selection Criteria

• An individual or doubles partner must have competed in DSG for at least three years.
• An individual or doubles partner must have medaled at least three times in the Delaware Senior Games.

The following criteria will also be considered:

• Medaling in the National Senior Games, the Huntsman World Games or any other comparable national level competition as an individual or doubles partners.
• Holding or breaking a record in DSG competition as an individual or doubles partners.
• Promoting DSG through his/her selected sport.

Outstanding Team Award

This award is given to a team selected by the Awards Committee.

Selection Criteria

• A minimum of 50% of the team must have competed in DSG games for at least three years.
• A minimum of 50% of the team must have medaled at least three times in the Delaware Senior Games.
• A team must be competing in the top tier (A) of their sport.

The following criteria will also be considered:

• Medaling in the National Senior Games or Huntsman World Games as a team or any other comparable national level competition as a team.
• Holding or breaking a record in DSG competition as a team.
• Promoting DSG through team sport.

Outstanding Legend Award

This award is given to an individual who has competed in the past in DSG games for at least five years.  He or she may or may not still be competing but has been a profound presence in the DSG games.  Other criteria to be considered will include:

• Medaling in the DSG and NSGA Games, Huntsman World Games or any other comparable national level competition.
• Holding or breaking DSG records
• Promoting DSG through their sport or sports

Outstanding Volunteer Award

This award will be given to an individual who has an excellent record of volunteer work with DSG and meets the following criteria:

• Must have volunteered with DSG for at least three years.
• Has done whatever is necessary to improve the organization.
• Helps each year with the conduct of the State Games, Walk Delaware, or any other DSG activity.

The Charlie Marten Memorial Award

This award was established in 2005 by a collaborative effort of the Division of Services for the Aging and the Delaware Senior Games.  It honors Charlie Marten who after suffering from a stroke fought back to be able to walk again at Beach Day 2002.  Charlie died in 2004 at the age of 66.

The award honors an individual who demonstrates the following qualities:

• Inspires others by example.
• Has a determined spirit to overcome personal challenges and great odds.
• Works hard to turn obstacles into opportunities.
• Has courage to make changes to improve their quality of life.

The Ray Wrede Lifetime Achievement Award

This Award will be presented to an individual who meets the following criteria:

• Has been a contributing member to the administrative structure of Delaware Senior Games for at least 10 years and may still be a participant.
• Has made meaningful contributions to DSG which enhanced the overall development and success of the organization.