Distinguished Finalist

Erin Egan
Colorado Springs ,
Colorado
Erin Egan, 16, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, a junior at Palmer High School, regularly volunteers with Special Olympics initiatives; she is a Unified partner in eight sports, helps plan competitions as a member of her region’s Games Organizing Committee, and holds youth symposiums to spread awareness of the organization. Erin dedicates her time to the Special Olympics cause because her brother, who has greatly benefitted from participating as an athlete.