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Dr. Robert Jackson Award

Awarded to a person who has been a prime mover in enhancing the quality of life of the disabled community through their efforts in the areas of education, sport and recreation, or employment.

1987

Dr. R.W. Jackson

1988

Gus Ryder

1989 Terry Bellavance
1990

Beryl Potter

1991

Vicki Keith

1992

Sue Mount

1993

Dean Mellway

1994

Alex Cranfielo-Sinclair

1995

Fred Wilson

1996

Karen O'Neil

1997

No Awards

1998

Archie Allison

1999

Barb Montemurro

2000

Jeff Adams

2001

Dr. Emilie Newell

2002

Pat Reid

2003

Janet Petras

2004

RCMP Constable Allen Rodgers

2005

Cruisers Sports for the Physically Disabled

2006 Debbie Low

2007

Katherine Helleur

 

Male Athlete of the Year

Awarded to an athlete who has demonstrated excellence at international, national and/or provincial competition during the year.

1987

Ron Robillard

1988 Jeff Adams
1989 Jeff Adams
1990 Mike Larochelle
1991 James Baker
1992 Jeff Adams
1993 Herve Lord, James Treuer
1994 Mike Larochelle
1995 Jeff Adams
1996 Kirby Kranabetter
1997 No Awards
1998 Patrick Anderson
1999 Frank Peter Jr.
2000 Jeff Adams
2001 Patrick Anderson
2002 Dave Willsie
2003 Curtis Thom
2004 Chris Stoutenburgh

2005

Josh Cassidy
2006 Bradley Bowden

2007

Josh Cassidy

 

Female Athlete of the Year

Awarded to an athlete who has demonstrated excellence at international, national and/or provincial competition during the year.

1987

Martha Gustafson

1988 Martha Gustafson
1989 Judy Zelman
1990 Judy Zelman
1991 Tracy Ferguson
1992 Linda Kutrowski
1993

Angelina Henry

1994 Linda Kutrowski
1995 Judy Zelman
1996 Tracey Ferguson
1997 No Awards
1998 Chantel Benoit
1999 Katie Harnock
2000 Tracey Ferguson
2001 Sharon St. Croix
2002 Tracey Ferguson
2003 Sally Thomas
2004 Jessica Matassa

2005

Melanie Hawtin
2006 Erika Schmutz

2007

Melanie Hawtin

 

Junior Male Athlete of the Year (16 and under)

Awarded to a junior age athlete who demonstrates the qualities of sportsmanship and leadership in training and competition.
1989 James Baker
1990 Ryan Leworthy
1991 Ryan Leworthy
1992 Jeremy Ein
1993 No Winner
1994 David Chappelle
1995 Patrick Anderson
1996 Alex Pinkerton
1997 No Awards
1998 Joel Dembe
1999 Joel Dembe
2000 Curtis Thom
2001 Curtis Thom
2002 Curtis Thom
2003 Isaiah Christophe
2004 Isaiah Christophe

2005

Michael Kahn
2006 Ryne Bachmann

2007

Isaiah Christophe

 

Junior Female Athlete of the Year (16 and under)

Awarded to a junior age athlete who demonstrates the qualities of sportsmanship and leadership in training and competition.
1989 Vera Buckner
1990 Tracey Ferguson
1991 Romi Welsh
1992 Karen De Graaf
1993 Chantal Fowler
1994 Joanna Bos
1995 Lindsay Pallister
1996 No Winner
1997 No Awards
1998 Katie Harnock
1999

Melanie Hawtin

2000 No Winner
2001 Jessica Matassa
2002 Melanie Hawtin
2003 Melanie Hawtin
2004 Melanie Hawtin

2005

Kierra Gibson

2006 Not Awarded

2007

Kierra Gibson

 

Rookie of the Year

Awarded to an athlete who shows outstanding ability and potential in their first year of competition in a specific sport.
1989 Martin Laroque
1990 Jim Primavera
1991 Brad Siwick
1992 Craig Mair
2002 Anthony Gale
2003 Mark Ledo
2004 Michael Khan

2005

Peter Waklin
2006 Patrice Degenais

2007

Jason Crone

 

Male Coach of the Year

Awarded to a coach in any sport whose athletes consistently achieve excellence in their sport during the competitive year.
1989 Joe Millage
1990 James Hood
1991 Alan Brown
1992 James Hood
1993 Anthony Clegg
1994 Steve Bialowas
1995 Jeff Penner
1996 Bob Schrader
1997 No Awards
1998 Paul Bowes
1999 Steve Bialowas
2000 Paul Bowes
2001 Dave Armstrong
2002 Ken Thom
2003 David Greig