Meet the 2025 Hall of Fame Class: Nick DiAntonio

June 25, 2025

Nick DiAntonio does it all! Since his early days volunteering alongside his brother, Nick has embodied the Special Olympics mission in every aspect of his life. Honoring his late father's legacy of service, he has made it a point to give back to others every single day. Nick started volunteer in middle school and never left. He continued to coach throughout the years and co-founded the Milford Special Olympics Powerlifting team, growing it from a handful of athletes to a successful program. Once he became a teacher at Natick High School, he dove headfirst into programming Special Olympics in the school. He established the state's largest Unified Track and Field team, leading them to a 3Peat of MIAA Division 1 titles in 2023, 2024 & 2025. Nick's impact is profound, inspiring both athletes and unified partners to embody the values of empathy, dedication, and community. His Hall of Fame recognition is a testament to a life devoted to lifting others up.

Nick DiAntonio does it all! Since his early days volunteering alongside his brother, Nick has embodied the Special Olympics mission in every aspect of his life. Honoring his late father's legacy of service, he has made it a point to give back to others every single day. Nick started volunteer in middle school and never left. He continued to coach throughout the years and co-founded the Milford Special Olympics Powerlifting team, growing it from a handful of athletes to a successful program. Once he became a teacher at Natick High School, he dove headfirst into programming Special Olympics in the school. He established the state's largest Unified Track and Field team, leading them to a 3Peat of MIAA Division 1 titles in 2023, 2024 & 2025. Nick's impact is profound, inspiring both athletes and unified partners to embody the values of empathy, dedication, and community. His Hall of Fame recognition is a testament to a life devoted to lifting others up.

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