Kamari Graham named Paste BN High School Sports Awards Special Olympics Athlete of the Year

Kamari Graham, a sophomore from Homestead, Florida, was named the 2022 Paste BN High School Sports Awards Special Olympics Athlete of the Year during the live show on July 31.

The Paste BN High School Sports Awards is the largest high school sports recognition program in the country. More than 800 athletes were honored and winners for 29 sports and other special awards were announced during the show, which was hosted by former NFL tight ends Rob Gronkowski and Vernon Davis.

Graham not only has an intellectual disability, but at a young age suffered injuries from a firework accident that left him without his left hand. A participant in Special Olympics since attending Homestead Middle School, Graham participates in multiple sports and was instrumental in the team winning an FHSAA state championship in Unified flag football. He then helped Homestead become a two-time national champion, catching a key touchdown pass in the semifinals of the 2022 USA National Games in Orlando.

Homestead represented Florida at the Games and brought home a gold medal.

Graham is also a leader in the classroom, serving as Vice President of his school's Unified Club.