MS Society honors Petrenko

Viktor Petrenko was honored by the Multiple Sclerosis Society of America's "Dinner of Champions" on November 14 in Greenwich, Conn.

Viktor Petrenko

Viktor received the J.Walter Kennedy Memorial Sports Award for outstanding achievement in the sport of figure skating. 

"Viktor is an incredible athlete who brings both inspiration and entertainment to the audience, and he is most deserving of this award," said Mary Rauscher, Senior Vice President of the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

The Gala included a cocktail and press reception followed by an awards dinner with a silent auction. 

It was hosted by this past season's New York Mets Manager, Bobby Valentine. Also attending were numerous Olympians, including two-time Olympic Pairs Champion, Artur Dmitriev; Olympic Skeleton Champion, Jim Shea; and Olympic Swimming Champion, Donna de Varona.

The award was presented to Viktor by Tom Collins, owner of Champions On Ice tour.

To download the article on the event from the Greenwich Time, click here.

To download the article on the event from The Advocate, click here.