Community Awards

The Jack Kelly Fair Play Award was established by the USOC in 1985 to honor the late USOC President John B. (Jack) Kelly Jr. The award is presented to an athlete, coach or official in recognition of an outstanding act of fair play and sportsmanship displayed during the past year. This award is presented annually at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Assembly.

The Rings of Gold awards – inaugurated in 1996 – annually recognize an individual and a program dedicated to helping children develop their Olympic or Paralympic dreams and reach their highest athletic and personal potential. This award is presented annually at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Assembly.

The Olympic & Paralympic Torch Award recognizes an individual who has positively impacted the Olympic and Paralympic movements and has contributed to promoting the Olympic Ideals throughout the U.S. This award also is presented annually at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Assembly.