June 28, 2015 (Canmore, AB) – Congratulations to this year’s award winners! Thanks to all for their outstanding support of cross-country skiing over many years. The 2015 CCC Awards were announced at the Annual General Meeting Banquet in Canmore, AB, on June 20, 2015.

Patti Kitler (c) receives the Firth Award from Peter Lloyd (l) and Dorothy Lothian © CCC

Firth Award
Presented to a woman who has made an outstanding volunteer contribution to cross-country skiing in Canada. Established in 1985 to honour Sharon and Shirley Firth.
2015 Winner: Patti Kitler, Laurentian Nordic, Sudbury, ON

Martine Zilligen (l) and Peter Lloyd (right) present the Dave Rees Award to Georgia Manhard on behalf of Jim Burbee © CCC

Dave Rees Award
Awarded to a man or woman who has made a long-term, outstanding commitment to the sport of cross-country skiing in Canada 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.
2015 Winner: Jim Burbee, Caledonia Nordic Ski Club, Prince George, BC

Martine Zilligen (l) and Jim McCarthy (r) present the Volunteer of the Year Award to Vincent Bonneau on behalf of Pierre Millette © CCC

Volunteer of the Year Award
Presented to a man or woman to recognize significant achievement in the regional or national development of cross-country skiing in Canada.
2015 Winner: Pierre Millette, Club Skinouk, Gatineau, QC

Martine Zilligen (l) presents the Media of the Year Award to Alex Harvey on behalf of Alain Bergeron, Journal de Québec © CC

Media of the Year
Awarded to an individual, a newspaper publisher, television station or scribe in social media who has effectively highlighted and portrayed athletes in our sport, and or our sport in a positive and exciting manner, continuously throughout the year or at one significant event (e.g., National Championships, Olympic Games).
2015 Winner: Alain Bergeron, Journal de Québec

Martine Zilligen (l) presents the Sponsor of the Year Award to Dahria Beatty on behalf of EC3D © CCC

Sponsor of the Year
Awarded to a sponsor or supplier who goes beyond the scope of their sponsorship agreement with CCC by making a significant commitment and support to the sport and to the National Ski Teams.
2015 Winner: EC3D Sports ec3d-noir.jpg