U.S. Games
Recognition & Awards
Inspired by a U.S. Games participant or attendee? Fill out the 2008 Award Nomination Form! 
Jerry Cound Outstanding Male and Female Awards:
Presented to one male and one female competitor who demonstrate superior athletic achievements.
2006: D.J. Lampert, Tracy Copeland
2004: Padraic McCole, Melissa Salvador
2002: Tom Glennon, Juanna Boyland
2000: Bryan Brady, Abby Van Nortwick
1998: Ryan Zinn, Nancy Lonhart
1996: Ray Velasco, Linda Branch
1994: Jerry Cound, Maureen Olivero
1992: Kendall Barnes, Sandra Pridham
1990: Kurt Unterholzner, Stephanie Frazer
Mickey Mantle Courage Award:
Recognizes the transplant athlete who has overcome the greatest challenges to participate in the Transplant Games.
2006: Mary Pancotti, Dan Newhouse
2004: Kathy Miller
2002: Cody Monroe
2000: Maia Thayer, James Mitchell
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation DonorCARE Award:
Presented in recognition of excellence in the care and support of families who have donated their loved ones' organs and/or tissues. Individuals and/or organizations may be nominated.
2006: Cyndie Colarusso
2004: Life Alaska Donor Service
2002: Eileen Glass, Penny Colhurst
2000: Pamela L. Albert, RN, BSN, CPTC, CBF
transAction Council's Making Lives Better Award:
Presented to someone who embodies the mission of the National Kidney Foundation of Making Lives Better, through acting as a mentor to those traveling on the transplant journey.
2006: Marisa McFate
2004: Julie Schweitzer
2002: Kelly Helms
2000: Richard Salick
Team Cup:
Awarded to the team of 25 or more athletes who has collectively won the most medals per capita and has demonstrated team spirit and good sportsmanship throughout the Games.
2006: Team North Carolina
2004: Team Northern California
2002: Team Rocky Mountain
Wendy Marx Award for Organ Donor Awareness:
Presented to one youth and one adult transplant athlete who have taken their personal experience with transplantation and used it to increase public awareness of the desperate need for organ and tissue donation.
2006: Brittney Andrews, Ryan Zinn
2004: Lacey Wood, Robert Swanson
2002: Jim Gleason, Christopher Truxtaw
2000: Bert Steiner, DJ Lampert
1998: Bruce Weir, Abby Van Nortwick
1996: Ray Gabel, Trine Engebretsen
1994: Chris Chiarello, Gary A. Barnett-Connor
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