Mary Cain, Kelsey Dickinson, Tyler Merren and Billy Mills were named the 2022 award recipients for Team USA Community Champions.
Recipients will receive a $25,000 grant.
- Mary Cain, a track and field athlete transitioning to the sport of triathlon, founded Atalanta NYC in 2021. Atalanta NYC is a New York City-based nonprofit that employs and supports professional female runners so they can achieve their highest athletic goals while building their career skills. The organization also gives back to the next generation of runners by serving as mentors to girls in underserved parts of New York.
- Kelsey Dickinson is a biathlete and a volunteer with the Women Ski Coaches Association. The WSCA works to develop, retain and advance women in ski coaching leadership. In addition to her service to the WSCA, Dickinson is also a Gender Equity Ambassador for the International Biathlon Union and an ambassador for Athlete Ally.
- Tyler Merren is a member of the U.S. Goalball National Team, and he serves as a volunteer with the U.S. Association of Blind Athletes. USABA empowers Americans who are blind and visually impaired to experience life-changing opportunities in sports, recreation and physical activities. Merren has been a volunteer with the organization for over 20 years, and he is dedicated to ensuring that visually impaired athletes have accessible training opportunities.
