Thursday brought an exciting start to the two and a half day event. There was competition in athletics, bocce, cycling, soccer and tennis. The Law Enforcement Torch Run® Final Leg team brought the Flame of Hope to Ames from downtown Des Moines. The evening included the MVP Reception and the highly anticipated Opening Ceremony.
2019 Award Winners
Male Athlete of the Year - Brandon Baier
Female Athlete of the Year - Christina Rasmussen
Coach of the Year - Jason Miller
Outstanding Adult Volunteer of the Year - Ron Schmidt
Outstanding Youth Volunteer of the Year - Brooke Larson and Kaylynn Patterson
Outstanding Summer Games Community Volunteer - Jennifer Jones
Outstanding Summer Games Iowa State University Volunteer - Chris Gallit
Outstanding Service Award - Martin Wright and Will Schafer
Outstanding Media Partner of the Year - Des Moines Radio Group
Outstanding Corporate Partner of the Year - Niece Trucking
Knights of Columbus Award - Sue Davis
Scott Bryant Unsung Hero Award - Doug WIlk
Friday started with heavy rain which forced rain plans to be utilized for the first time in a long time. Bocce and the Olympic Festival ended up being canceled, but all of the other sports competitions and Healthy Athlete screenings still took place, some in alternate locations.
Saturday was a quick morning with only the final athletics competitions taking place.
Iowa State University and the whole Ames community was once again an outstanding host and truly created an atmosphere of inclusion for our athletes. We would like to thank all of the athletes, coaches, volunteers, families and spectators that helped make this event such a huge success.
