The following special trophy awards were handed out at the conclusion of the 2008 Madison Square Garden Finals:

Most Improved Competitor, Fred Thompson Trophy
Mid School Hurdles
Lateisha Philson - IS 231 Queens, NY




Outstanding Competitor at Madison Square Garden, Jackie Joyner Kersee Trophy
Elementary A 200 Meters
Rebekah Clark- Leeds Avenue School Pleasantville, NJ



   

Most Promising Newcomer, Donna De Varona Trophy
Elemantary A 800 Meters
Terri Turner - Lab School, Philidelphia, PA



Outstanding Competitor at Pratt, Bill Cosby Trophy
Mid School Shot Put
Adrienne Alexander - MS 44. Queens, NY

High School 800 Meters
Chanelle Price - Easton High School. Easton, PA