The 2017-18 Special Olympic Manitoba Volunteer of the Year is Winkler's Michelle Goertzen.

Goertzen volunteers with the Valley Rollers 10-pin Bowling Club in Winkler, and coaches a Rhythmics program.

She explained her highlight of the year was the dance routines her Rhythmic dancers were able to achieve, because the routines were so difficult and that, "everyone has done fantastic in Rhythmic dance."

"It's an honour," Goertzen said. "I'm still in shock."

Goertzen was nominated by Central Region, and will receive the award in September. She joins fellow local Special Olympics Coach Chris Sumner.

Sumner is the co-head coach of the Valley Rollers 10-Pin Bowling Club, and has been named the 2017-18 Male Coach of the Year by Special Olympics Manitoba. He's been involved with the team for seven years.