Ron participated and excelled in track, gymnastics, swimming, and bowling. He participated in the Soapbox Derby for years and had a car sponsored in the Special Division. Ron attended Bristol Central High School, where he earned a varsity letter and jacket for being the most dedicated manager and fan of the wrestling team. Ron received the Bill Garret Award in 1992 for his contributions to sports. The individual nominated must be a person involved in sports with a disability.

Award Winners

2020	Alison Willette
2019	Harrison McInstry
2018	Ryan Cook
2017	Jason “Coachie” DeCarolis
2016	Katie Kelly
2015	Peter Lammy
2014	Chelsea Schaffrick
2013	Tonya Hall
2012	Brandon Ward
2011	Craig Levesque
2010	Jonathan Davis
2009	Jim DiMeo
2008	Jason Lessard
2007	James Guillmette
2006	Sean Tobin
2005	Gino Pease
2004	Mary Christine Beck
2003	David Beardsley
2002	Louis Cloutier
2001	Michael Cloutier
2000	Dave & Mike Bunnell
1999	Joseph McGinn
1998	Liza Roy
1997	Matt Courchaine
1996	Roger Bartholomew
1995	Paul Kish