Lovell Engineering Associates
2024 State Fall Games Opening Ceremony Sponsor
“Sponsoring the Special Olympics Georgia State Fall Games is always a highlight of our year. Seeing the camaraderie and excitement among the athletes just warms your heart!”
-Lauren Brown, Assistant Vice President-Marketing & Administration
Brock Built
2024 Bob Busse Memorial Golf Classic Sponsor
“Brock Built is proud to have been the Golf Cart Sponsor for the 2024 Bob Busse Golf Classic, supporting Special Olympics Georgia. Our team is honored to contribute to such an impactful event, helping to raise awareness and funds for athletes with intellectual disabilities. This partnership aligns with our commitment to giving back to the community and empowering individuals to achieve their full potential. We are grateful for the opportunity to support the Special Olympics and look forward to continued involvement in this inspiring cause.”
-John Hendrix, Sales Director
2024 Duck Pluck Sponsor
“The Rooms to Go Foundation is proud to once again be the 2024 Lucky Duck sponsor for Special Olympics Georgia’s Duck Pluck. The impact of their year-round programs for athletes with intellectual disabilities is not limited to the teams themselves but sends ripples across the 121 counties of the state. Rooms To Go has supported this great event for 18 years and is honored to be part of the #InclusionRevolution with Special Olympics Georgia.”
Kaiser Permanente
2024 Summer Games Sponsor
“Kaiser Permanente is honored to have been a supporter of the recent Special Olympics Georgia Summer Games. Witnessing the dedication and perseverance of the athletes was truly inspiring. But the impact went beyond the competition. Our employees who volunteered their time truly embodied our spirit of giving back. They not only provided essential support for the event, but also built meaningful connections with the athletes and their families. It’s these moments that remind us of the importance of inclusion and community, values we hold dear at Kaiser Permanente.”
Siemens
“The Special Olympics of GA never fails us!! Our team of Siemens volunteers look forward to this event every year! The athletes are so inspirational, and their happiness is beyond contagious!! It only takes one year for our employees to get hooked! As soon as they participate, they always say they want to come back every year!! I sometimes wonder who benefits more from the experience, the athletes and their coaches/families or the volunteers! We look forward to participating again for the 2024 Summer Games! Thank you to the Special Olympics of GA for all that you do for the many amazing athletes here in GA.”
–Janet Baskinger, National Co-Chair Siemens Ability ERG
Georgia Power
2024 Summer Games Soccer Skills Sponsor
“Our team appreciated the opportunity to volunteer during the recent Summer games. We celebrate the accomplishments of these amazing athletes and look forward to a continued partnership with Special Olympics of Georgia.”
-Will Gibson, Georgia Power’s ADAPPT ERG (Alliance of Disability Advocates Pursuing Progress Together
Genuine Parts Company
2024 Winter Games Sponsor
“Volunteering for Special Olympics of Georgia was a tremendous honor. We were delighted to cheer on the athletes as they showcased what it means to be part of a team, working together for a common goal. This day demonstrated that we are all more alike than different.”
-Sandra McBride Litsey
Southern Classic Realtors
2024 Fall Games Sponsor
From Alaina Lewis and Susan Brock, “We look forward to being a sponsor for the State Fall Games every year. It is a privilege to support these amazing athletes. These athletes work so hard to prepare for these events. This is one of our favorite events of the year, and we always love watching them accomplish their goals.”
Ryan
2024 State Indoor Winter Games Sponsor
“Ryan is honored to continue its support of Special Olympics Georgia. We welcomed the opportunity to demonstrate our commitment by being the “Awards Sponsor” for this year’s State Indoor Winter Games. Special Olympics Georgia mission is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for all children and adults with intellectual disabilities. We are fortunate to be in a position to partner on helping all children and adults in the Special Olympics of Georgia excel in their individual abilities.”-Doug DoRito, Principal, Ryan
Statewide Premier Sponsor-2024
Partner of Special Olympics Georgia since 2004
In 2004, Winter Companies sought to find a charitable organization with which we could partner on multiple levels. We chose Special Olympics Georgia, and we could not have selected a better organization with which to work. We are proud to have been a sponsor of both Summer and Winter Games events every year since then, and hundreds of our employees have enjoyed the satisfaction of working at these events as scorekeepers, team escorts, line judges, ball retrievers, medal awarders and in many other roles. The SOGA team is always appreciative of our contributions and has always been incredibly easy to work with. All of us at Winter Companies look forward to continuing a strong relationship with SOGA for many years to come.
Idealease of Atlanta, LLC
2024 In-Kind Supplier
Partner of Special Olympics Georgia
“Idealease of Atlanta is very proud and honored to be associated with this charitable organization that does so much for the community. We truly believe in and support their mission; and are excited to continue our partnership in 2023!” -Mario Delgado, President
2024 Venue Sponsor of the Polar Plunge
The City of Acworth is honored to partner with Special Olympics Georgia by hosting the Polar Plunge at Acworth Beach. Meeting the needs of individuals with special needs is important to our community. This is such an impactful event and we look forward to hosting many more!
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Miller Zell
2024 In-Kind Sponsor
The Special Olympics provide athletes with the structure to compete, improve and ultimately succeed. We at Miller Zell are proud to celebrate these athletes as they grow and develop their talents.
– Chip Miller, Chief Executive Officer, Miller Zell
Inwood Holdings, LLC
2024 State Games Sponsor
Inwood Holdings, LLC and Woodward Management Partners, LLC have been proud partners with Special Olympics Georgia for more than seven years. Volunteering gives our employees the chance to bond with one another, to interact with the athletes, and to gain a perspective on the challenges they encounter in their own lives. The glowing smile on the face of an athlete when having a medal placed around their neck leaves a lasting effect on our employees that cannot be recreated any other way. Inwood Holdings is a proud sponsor in the Winter Games, Summer Games, and Horse Show, and we look forward to continuing our partnership for years and years to come!
–Alicia Wilson Director of Operations and HR for Inwood Holdings, LLC and Woodward Management Partners, LLC
Knights of Columbus St. Peter Chanel
2024 Sponsor
We cannot thank the Special Olympics Georgia team enough for the great experience the Knights of Columbus of St. Peter Chanel had. Everyone is so welcoming and we are very grateful for your kindness in having us.
Augusta Developmental Specialists
2024 State Games Sponsor
Augusta Developmental Specialists is proud to be involved with Special Olympics GA. Much like SOGA, we strive to treat everyone as an individual and focus on their abilities. It is our honor, and our commitment, to be partnered with everybody associated with SOGA. We look forward to a long future together. – Dr. Karen Carter
Atlanta Hawks
2024 State Winter Games Sponsor
The Atlanta Hawks Foundation’s aim is to increase access for metro Atlanta youth to play, grow and learn life and leadership skills through basketball. In the inaugural year of partnership, the Special Olympics Winter Games exceeded our expectation. The Atlanta Hawks employees, who volunteered at the Games, enjoyed the opportunity of interacting with the many, talented SOGA athletes and agencies. It was a memorable day for our employees to be surrounded by the spirit of competition and joy that cannot be replicated in other gymnasiums. The Atlanta Hawks proudly support the Special Olympics of Georgia and look forward to future collaborative events.
~Jon Babul, Atlanta Hawks