Unified Sports Teammate Award

Every year, the CIAC provides all participating Unified Schools the opportunity to nominate two individuals for the Mike Savage Teammate Award. You may be wondering - "What is the Mike Savage Teammate Award"? Let me explain..​

In 2010, the CIAC established its own Spirit of Sport award named in honor of the former executive director, Mike Savage. This prestigious award seeks to recognize individuals who exemplify the ideals of the positive spirit of sports and represent the core mission of education-based inclusion athletics. Individuals who receive this award demonstrate exemplary sportsmanship and citizenship, exceed the normal expectations in assisting others with the school or community, and have overcome adversity or challenging circumstances. Award recipients and their families (and all CT High School and Middle School Unified Sports Winners) gather at the Aqua Turf in Southington, CT in late April to celebrate this amazing acknowledgement with a fancy dinner, guest speakers, and fun giveaways. 

It is our pleasure to announce that the 2023-2024 Mike Savage Teammate Award Winners are Katie Zbierski and Eddie Fiske! 

The LOLHS Unified Sports team is beyond blessed to have the participation and support of Katie and Eddie. We are so proud of their dedication and the accomplishments that they have helped to achieve with this team.  It has been such a joy watching the Unified Sports program grow and develop since its conception 6 years ago - all of which has been made possible by the many teammates we have and their commitment to the LOLHS Unified Sports Community. One more hugeeeee thank you to Katie and Eddie for being exemplar teammates in the LOLHS Unified Sports Program.