Awards and Recognition

Maine Senior Games would like to acknowledge all of the athletes, volunteers, and supporters who help make Maine Senior Games successful. We would like to honor and acknowledged those individuals who have gone above and beyond in their athleticism and support for the games.

Maine Senior Games / Martin’s Point Celebration of Athletes

Annually the Maine Senior Games athletes, volunteers, and guests gather for the Maine Senior Games/Martin’s Point Celebration of Athletes. This event serves as an opportunity for athletes and supporters to connect and celebrate the accomplishments of their peers. During this event we acknowledge our Male and Female Athletes of the Year, our Volunteer of the Year, as well as the induction of the newest class to the Maine Senior Games Hall of Fame.

During years in which the National Senior Games are held, we also use this event as a celebration and send off to all of the athletes representing Maine at nationals.

Volunteer of the Year
2023 – Robin Kessler
Robin has volunteered with Maine Senior Games as a Board Member and assisted with many events. From Pickleball, Cycling, Track & Field and Road Races, Robin has been a dedicated volunteer for Maine Senior Games.  She was the key person who contributed to make the Calendar Raffle a success.  While Robin is no longer on the MSG Board, she continues to volunteer with Maine Senior Games, Thank You Robin!

2022 – Carolyn Clark
2021 – Nancy Fortin
2018 – Pete Gleason
2017 – Beverly MacLean & Gloria Perry
2016 – Dot Lee
2015 – Ann Babbit
2014 – Claudia Lackee

Female Athlete of the Year
2023 – Tracy Burke
Tracy stood out on the Pickleball court this past year as a Gold Medalist in the Women’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles.  Her ability in the game is based on a combination of power, court awareness, and effective Pickleball strategy. She is a versatile athlete who also teaches Pickleball at local area Y’s, enjoys being an active outdoor person, and promotes the sport of Pickleball to all. 

2022 – Jackie Belanger
2021 – Marcia Chute
2018 – Betty Perry
2017 – Betty Moberg
2016 – Gloria Miro
2015 – Kim Coombs
2014 – Linda Hunt

Male Athlete of the Year
2023 – Charlie Cary
Charlie is a versatile athlete who competes in many different events at the Maine Senior Games.  He is a Cyclist, a Track & Field athlete, a Swimmer, and this past year competed in Cycling and Track & Field at the National Senior Games in Pittsburgh. He competed in the 5K Time Trial in Cycling and was 5^th in the Shot Put and 6^th in the Discus Throw in Pittsburgh.  He continues to compete here in Maine in Track & Field and Cycling, setting a great example of how to be an active senior athlete.

2022 – Jeff Gerhart
2021 – David Young
2018 – Dan Bence
2017 – Bob Randall
2016 – Frank Arsenault
2015 – Paul Hawkes
2014 – Joel Stinson

Jo Dill Spirit Award

The Maine Senior Games board of directors have created the Jo Dill Spirit of the Games award in honor of Jocelyn Dill.  Presented annually at the Maine Senior Games Celebration of Athletes starting in 2024, this award will be for an individual who most embodies the spirit of the Maine Senior Games and demonstrates the qualities Jo exhibited throughout her tenure as the Games Coordinator. These qualities include participation, engagement, enthusiasm, inclusivity, sportsmanship, dedication, perseverance, joy, leadership, community, and camaraderie.

Jo we are so appreciative of the work that you have done to keep the flame burning for the Maine Senior Games.  You have been a great ambassador and role model for Game Coordinators in the Northeast and you and your work have been recognized at the National Senior Games.

2024 – William, Bill Preis, Jr.

Bill is the first recipient of this new award, named in honor of longtime coordinator, Jo Dill.  This award highlights people who show enthusiasm, sportsmanship, dedication, joy, and leadership in the world of the Maine Senior Games.  Bill has been a driving force behind Maine Senior Games Table Tennis.  He works to publicize the event by writing articles, taking photos, and encouraging people to come out and play.  He has found a home for the sport at the Bridgton Recreation Center where he hosts weekly play days and is the first one there to set up on MSG tournament day.  Along with his own play and enthusiasm for Table Tennis, Bill does a great job of promoting the sport to all. Keep up the great work!