Awards Nominations
We invite you to nominate individuals and groups whose achievements reflect the Olympic and Paralympic ideals—advancing sport, promoting inclusion, and inspiring communities through teamwork, perseverance, and fair play.
The George M. Steinbrenner III Sport Leadership Award honors individuals who have made sustained and meaningful contributions to sports within the Olympic and Paralympic movements. Recipients of this award demonstrate exceptional communication and leadership skills that personify excellence, advancing sport at both the national and international levels.
The William E. Simon Award recognizes individuals who have advanced the ideals of the Olympic and Paralympic movements through their sustained actions and exemplary deeds. Honorees embody the spirit of 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.” Through their character and integrity, they have set a powerful example for others.
The General Douglas MacArthur Exemplary Service Award honors individuals whose exemplary service has had a lasting and positive impact on the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee, as well as on Olympians and Paralympians. Recipients have demonstrated prolonged dedication that has enhanced the recognition and reputation of the Committee and its athletes.
The William J. Hybl Award honors individuals whose exemplary and prolonged service has made a significant positive impact on the United States Paralympic movement. Recipients of this award have contributed to the recognition of the US Olympic & Paralympic Committee and its athletes through dedication and leadership, reflecting the very best of the Paralympic spirit.