Hall of Fame
Southwest Area – This past Saturday, Jan. 31st, we were proud to host the 2026 Southwest Area Basketball Tournament in Nevada, MO! Incredible athletes, great competition, and an even better…
JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) supporters gathered on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the Training for Life Campus for our Annual Awards Banquet, an afternoon dedicated to celebrating…
Southwest Area – Southwest Area hosted athletes from Carthage Intermediate School, Steadly Elementary School, Columbian Elementary School, Carthage 6th Grade Center, Carthage Junior High, Carthage High School and Webb City…
Linda was surprised with the honor during the Opening Ceremony at the 2025 State Outdoor Games on October 17 in Springfield, Missouri. Linda’s dedication to SOMO is nothing short of…
Jared was surprised with the honor on Thursday, Oct. 23, during a special celebration at Jared’s Jams surrounded by his family, friends, and coworkers. Jared’s journey with Special Olympics began…
Dianna was surprised with the honor during the Opening Ceremony at the 2025 State Outdoor Games. For years, Dianna has been a driving force for inclusion, opportunity, and excellence within…
JEFFERSON CITY – The Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) community came together on Saturday, November 23, 2024, to celebrate its 2024 Hall of Fame Class and honor the outstanding achievements of…
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from November 19-25, 2024! Chiefs Cheerleader “Meet & Greet”: Tuesday, November 19 On November 19, SOMO Cheer…
COLUMBIA, MO – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) is thrilled to announce that Jeanie Byland, a dedicated volunteer for nearly four decades, will be inducted into the Special Olympics Missouri Hall…
CAPE GIRARDEAU – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) is excited to announce the induction of Lucas Blattel into the SOMO Hall of Fame. Lucas, the son of Wanda and Herbie Blattel,…