Mount Pearl Special Olympics athletes were recognized at the annual Mount Pearl Sports Alliance Athletic Awards Ceremony, where Antonio Ryan reportedly received the Regi Thornhill Memorial Male Athlete of the Year award and Tackara Lockyer was named Janet Maher Memorial Female Athlete of the Year.
The event drew local representatives, including Mount Pearl-Southlands MHA Paul Lane, who reportedly shared photos and celebrated the achievements of the athletes. The recognition highlights the dedication and talent of participants in the local Special Olympics programs.
Mount Pearl Special Olympics is a regional club of Special Olympics Newfoundland and Labrador and includes about 150 athletes from Mount Pearl and nearby areas. The club offers year-round sports such as swimming, bowling, floor hockey, and athletics from September to June, and adds soccer and bocce in the summer.
The awards carry the names of community figures Regi Thornhill and Janet Maher. Paul Peddle serves as chair of Mount Pearl Special Olympics, and Mary Holloway is the program director.
At the national level, Newfoundland and Labrador had success at the 2025 Special Olympics Canada Awards Night. Johnny Philpott from the province was a finalist for Athlete of the Year, and Dr. Carmel Casey won Coach of the Year. The provincial organization supports more than 600 athletes in 14 sports across Newfoundland and Labrador.
