On October 30th, we celebrated the 2026 Triumph of the Human Spirit Awards Gala, recognizing the incredible athletes, coaches, and supporters making a lasting impact in adaptive sports. The evening was especially meaningful as we honored 30 years of BlazeSports America and the 30th anniversary of the 1996 Atlanta Paralympic Games, reflecting on how far we’ve come and looking ahead to the future. ✨ Congratulations to our 2026 Triumph Award winners: Veteran Athlete of the Year: Anita Willingham Coach of the Year: Christopher “Kit” Lowe Outstanding Young Alumnus: Jude Hiley Team of the Year: Atlanta Falcons Wheelchair Football Youth Athlete of the Year: Keren Clay A special thank you to all our amazing sponsors, @jojo_thephotographer for capturing the inspiring event, and @12oaksparking for their wonderful support in making the evening possible. It was an unforgettable evening celebrating those who embody the Triumph of the Human Spirit. Here’s 30 more years of changing lives through adaptive sports! Veteran Athlete of the Year: Anita Willingham ✨ Coach of the Year: Christopher “Kit” Lowe ✨ Outstanding Young Alumnus: Jude Hiley ✨ Team of the Year: Atlanta Falcons Wheelchair Football ✨ Youth Athlete of the Year: Keren Clay ✨