Katy Cox and Matt Cox named Dover Recreation Volunteers of the Year

posted on: 2/18/2021

The Recreation Department awarded sister and brother, Katy and Matt Cox, the Dover Recreation Volunteer of the Year Award for 2020. They were also the recipients of the 2020 Heyliger Dover Recreational Basketball Volunteer Award.

Assistant Recreation Director Krista Trefethen said Matt Cox and Katy Cox have been volunteer coaches for approximately 10 years in the various recreation basketball programs. They have children of similar ages, and they coached their kid’s teams from third through eighth grade.

“They always want what is best for the kids, and they are always the most positive ones on the floor,” Trefethen said. “The kids on their teams always improved their basketball skills and, more importantly, learned to be good teammates and people. They never coached for any reason other than to make sure all the kids had a great experience and to give back to the community.”

Recreation Director Gary Bannon added, “They truly epitomize the selfless dedication that we always hope to see in our coaches and volunteers, and they demonstrated it year in and year out.” 

The Don Heyliger Recreation Awards are given annually to honor the many volunteers that make Dover Recreation programs possible. It also celebrates the memory of former Recreation Director Don Heyliger, who died suddenly in 1988. Because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Recreation Department did not host a formal award ceremony this year as it traditionally has.

Other Heyliger Recreation Award recipients include:

Small Business Sponsor of the Year: Ryan’s Tree Service

Benevolent Organization Sponsor of the Year: Loyal Order of Moose Lodge

Special Recognition Award: James Boos and Rick Schnable and Amy Sanderson for three years of service on the Dover Recreation Advisory Board

Garrison City F.C.: Patti Subirana

Dover Youth Football: Joseph Price

Dover Little Green Football: Danielle Chaisson

Dover Recreation Basketball: Katy Cox and Matt Cox

Dover Youth Softball: Scott Smith

Cal Ripken Rookie: Jessica Seaward

Cal Ripken Major: Benjamin Grigas

Babe Ruth Division: Jason Miller

Dover Youth Hockey: Craig Croteau

Lacrosse: Derek and Kristie Rowley

Dover Little Green Cheerleading: Jennifer Donahue

For more information, contact the Recreation Department at 516-6401.