NEW YORK – The United States Olympic Endowment today presented two awards at its annual luncheon in New York. Jim Morris, vice chairman of Pacers Sports & Entertainment, and Donna de Varona, a two-time Olympic gold medalist in swimming and member of the IOC Women and Sport Commission, were honored in recognition of their commitment and contributions to the Olympic and Paralympic movements.
A long-time community leader, Morris was named the recipient of the George M. Steinbrenner III Sport Leadership Award. The award is presented annually to honor outstanding members of the Olympic and Paralympic family who have contributed to sport through management, sport organization endeavors or the enhancement of competitive opportunities, and who have displayed qualities of leadership, ethical conduct and dedicated responsibility during a longstanding commitment to sport.