Athlete of the Year
Each year after the closing of the Meijer State Games of Michigan, an adult female, adult male, youth female, and youth male will be selected as the Athlete of the Year. Coaches, Parents, Spectators, as well as athletes will have the chance throughout the games to submit their nominations for who they think deserves this award.
The final selection will be based on the following criteria: participation in the State Games of Michigan, attitude and effort, sportsmanship, overall athletic participation and achievement, special attributes or circumstances, athlete’s motivation/reason for being involved in sports, why the athlete represents the spirit of amateur athletics and the State Games movement.
Athletes of the Year will be chosen following the conclusion of the Summer Games. Winter Games, Summer Games, and Virtual Games participants are eligible candidates for the Athletes of the Year. Deadline to submit a nomination is August 2, 2024.
NOMINATIONS FOR ATHLETE OF THE YEAR ARE CLOSED AND NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED. WINNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED SOON. THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO SUBMITTED NOMINATIONS!
Athletes that win the Meijer State Games of Michigan Athlete of the Year awards will be nominated for the National Congress of State Games (NCSG) Athlete of the Year Award. Meijer State Games of Michigan Athletes of the Year will be recognized at the Winter and Summer Opening Ceremony. If an athlete goes on to win the NCSG Athlete of the Year, they will be recognized at the NCSG Annual Symposium.
| Year | Adult Male | Adult Female | Youth Female | Youth Male |
| 2024 | Jackson Ratajczak Archery |
Sam Doletsky Rowing |
Mikayla Ratliff Ice Hockey |
Kaidin Bell Disc Golf |
| 2023 | Trevor Stephenson Track & Field |
Andrea "Speedy" Hampton Fencing |
Elarose Etchison Figure Skating |
Collin Harris Ice Hockey |
| 2022 | Matthew Tesch Track & Field |
Tamara Steil Swimming |
Chloe Barnes Field Hockey |
Andrew Von Matt Ice Hockey |
| 2021 | Kyle Stokes Track & Field |
Rachel Lee Archery FITA |
Ella Spooner Lacrosse |
Josh Luptak Ice Hockey |
| 2019 | Noah Zomberg Rugby |
Anastasia Schutte Archery 3D |
Catherine Vandergriff Speedskating |
Noah Iobe Wrestling |
| 2018 | Kevin "Robert" Malnight Swimming |
A.J. Selig Golf |
Isabella Nelson Multiple Sports |
Adin Fetibegovic Tae Kwon Do |
| 2017 | Howard Booth Track & Field |
Jaylen Brennan Pickleball |
Chanda Reaksmey Him Tae Kwon Do |
Trevvor Kotrba BMX Racing |
| 2016 | Marc LaForest Archery |
Janet Brady Track & Field |
Colette and Elyse Levens Mult-Sport |
John Earl Tae Kwon Do |
| Year | Male | Female | Youth |
| 2015 | Michael Edward Droste Jr. Tae Kwon Do |
Maddy Frank Mountain Biking |
Aubrey Cohoon Figure Skating |
| 2014 | Alex Garcia Wrestling |
Cory Bush Speed Skating |
Jade Walleman Track and Field |
| 2013 | Joe Skrycki Track and Field |
Joan Berman Track and Field |
Liam Smith Archery |
| 2012 | Russell Williams Tae Kwon Do |
Lauren Hooker Lacrosse |
Derek Nicks Wrestling |
| 2011 | Bob Miller Swimming |
Jessica LeMire Racquetball |
Chandler Simmering Judo |
| 2010 | Jimmy O'Hearn Track & Field |
Emily Wee Track & Field |
William Vosejpka Hockey |