October 29, 2010 – The following individuals were recognized at the 2010 Cross Country Canada AGM for their outstanding contribution to promoting and supporting the sport of cross-country skiing in Canada

Einer Field © CCC

Awarded to any man who has made a long-term, outstanding commitment to the sport of cross-country skiing in Canada with an extended history of involvement at all levels (local, regional and national) and in any of the many ways in which volunteers or professionals give of themselves to our sport. This award was created in 1989 in recognition of the outstanding contribution by Dave Rees to cross country skiing in Canada.

(l-r) Penny Moody-Corbett, Maureen Kershaw, Jean Bristow. © CCC

Awarded to any woman who has made an outstanding contribution to cross-country skiing in Canada with an involvement at the local and regional level, and possibly nationally as well. This individual will not only have been thoroughly involved in their sport in a wide variety of ways but will have passed on their enthusiasm and had an influence on involving others. The award was created in 1985 in recognition of the outstanding contribution made to Canadian cross-country skiing by Sharon and Shirley Firth.

Claude Chabot (l) and Joan Stanton. © CCC

Awarded to any man or woman who has made a significant contribution to the local, regional or national development of cross-country skiing. These individuals have gone “that extra mile” in their volunteer contribution to their club or division or on a national Committee or Board.

Allan Maki © CCC

Awarded to an individual, a newspaper publisher, or television station (member of the media) who has taken the time and effort to highlight and portray athletes in the sport, as well as continually writes or publishes articles and press releases about the sport of cross-country skiing.

These individuals have presented the sport through the media in a positive and exciting manner, continuously throughout the year, or one who has done an exceptional job at a particular event (major events such as Canada Games, National Championships, Olympic Games).

SPONSOR OF THE YEAR AWARD: Statoil Canada Ltd.
Nominated by: Cross Country Canada

– Ski Fit North Alberta Program
– Official Sponsor of the Beckie Scott Youth Ambassador Program
– Training Centre and Junior Team Sponsor

Awarded to the Sponsor or Supplier who goes beyond the scope of their sponsorship agreement with CCC by making a significant commitment/support to the sport, and to the National Ski Teams.

Statoil Canada have been a partner for 2 years and have invested heavily in the Heroes of Tomorrow Program with a focus on our Junior Team athletes at National Development Centres, have supported the development of the Beckie Scott Youth Ambassador program and have founded the Ski Fit North Alberta program. The later sponsorship received very positive reception from educators and community leaders in many small First Nations communities in northern Alberta. Their focus for the future includes growth of the Ski Fit North program in Alberta through visitations, special events and use of social media to enhance the first time exposure to the sport in regional geographies important to Statoil.

Cathy Sturgeon, Director of Administration and Communication. {P] CCC

– Cathy Sturgeon: Director of Administration and Communication
– Robyn Gear: High Performance Coordinator – Administration

Malcolm Hunter, Dave Wood, Thomas Holland. © CCC

– Dave Wood: Team Leader, National Ski Team
– Jeff Whiting: Para-Nordic Coordinator – West