Each summer, Bay State Games honors athletes based on participation in the Bay State Summer or Winter Games and other athletic achievements. The Bay State Games Athlete of the Year program was established to recognize individuals who excel above and beyond their athletic participation in the Bay State Games. Individuals are chosen based on overall achievements, involvement in the Bay State Games, involvement in their community, effort, sportsmanship, overcoming adversity and attitude on and off the field. Nominations can be submitted by coaches, commissioners, parents, volunteers, and even other players. 

This year, we are talking Athlete of the Year! In just the five years Bay State Games has honored an Athlete of the Year, we have seen some incredible athletes with incredible stories who have excelled in and out of sport.

Bay State Games Athletes of the Year are also nominated for the National Congress of State Games Athlete of the Year in their respective categories. Since BSG started awarding Athletes of the Year in 2017, Bay State Games athletes have won the national honor four times:

• 2017: Dorian McMenemy (swimming)
• 2020: Teagan Dymek (volleyball)
• 2020: Reese Stevenson (swimming)
• 2021: Brady O'Donnell (soccer)

Who will be next? Our 2022 BSG Athletes of the Year will be announced next week, so stay tuned!