Recognition & Awards

Jerry Cound Outstanding Male and Female Awards:

Presented to one male and one female competitor who demonstrate superior athletic achievements.

• 2008: Paul Deboer, Jennifer Searl
• 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

Astella's Hope & Courage Award:

Presented in collaboration with Astellas Pharma US, Inc. to recognize a kidney, liver or heart transplant athlete who has overcome the greatest challenges to participate in the Transplant Games.

• 2008: Kelly Jane Brosch
• 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' tissue, organs and/or eyes. Individuals and/or organizations may be nominated.

• 2008: Charles Corr
• 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 vision of the National Kidney Foundation of ‘Making Lives Better’, through caring for or acting as a mentor to those traveling on the transplant or organ donation journey. Individuals and/or organizations may be nominated.

• 2008: Anabel Stenzel
• 2006: Marisa McFate
• 2004: Julie Schweitzer
• 2002: Kelly Helms
• 2000: Richard Salick

Team Cup:

Awarded to the team of 15 or more athletes who has collectively won the most medals per capita and has demonstrated team spirit and good sportsmanship throughout the Games.

• 2008: Team Arizona
• 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.

• 2008: John Landers, Laura Nelson
• 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