Dec 30, 2020
GRAND FORKS – A Minot athlete and a coach have been recognized for outstanding achievements by Special Olympics North Dakota.
Brooke Vanzomeren, Minot, received the Female Athlete of the Year award. She has been involved with Special Olympics for at least 13 years.
Vanzomeren competes in bowling, snowshoeing and track and field. She is a member of the Special Olympics ND Health Messenger team, a role she takes seriously. She often posts her fitness activities to the Health Messenger community Facebook page. She also helps to promote the Special Olympics North Dakota (SOND) program by speaking to groups and organizations. Her positive outlook and constant readiness for a challenge contributed to the decision to award the honor.