Key to the City: Boone Town Council Recognizes Trenton D’Agostino for His Success at the Special Olympics World Winter Games

Town of Boone, North Carolina— During the April 23, 2025 Boone Town Council meeting,
the Boone Town Council unanimously approved a resolution to award a “Key to the City” to
Special Olympian, Trenton D’Agostino. D’Agostino was also given a plaque that detailed the
Town Council’s appreciation for his achievements.

An accomplished athlete, D’Agostino won two gold medals, one in the intermediate giant slalom
snowboarding competition and another in the intermediate super G in the Special Olympics
World Winter Games in Turin, Italy. As a Watauga County native, and as a graduate of Hardin
Park Elementary School and Watauga High School, the Boone Town Council wanted to
recognize these achievements with a tangible reminder of how proud D’Agostino’s community is
of his journey.

“To my knowledge, Boone hasn't awarded a key to the city since Mayor Hadley Wilson in the
1980s. In my reading about Trenton D'Agostino, seeing his dedication to the sport of
Snowboarding and his success on the international stage representing our Country and Mountain
community, I felt he was more than deserving. It's not every day a member of the Boone
community takes home two gold medals!” – Dalton George, Mayor Tempore for the Town of
Boone.

Detective Jake Harkey of the Boone Police Department, alongside the Boone Town Council,
presented D’Agostino’s awards. Detective Harkey has been an integral part of D’Agostino’s
journey, working with him as a coach. “Trenton has worked hard, and I am so incredibly proud
of his accomplishment.” Detective Harkey stated during the Boone Town Council meeting.

“We were also honored to have Detective Harkey help present the award, who has served as
Trenton's coach over the years. Knowing Boone PD's role in supporting gave me even more
encouragement that now was the time to reintroduce keys to the city.” – Dalton George, Mayor
Tempore for the Town of Boone.