BC Alpine Award Winners 2006
BOB PARSONS MEMORIAL FUND: Awarded to the athlete who best illustrates dedication and leadership to ski racing and shows a need for support, priority to J1/J2 athletes. Bob Parsons was the original Weasel Worker at the Whistler World Cup. Two individuals were selected for this award and will receive $1,000.00 each.
– Ian Cumming (Apex Ski Club)
– Sasha Zaitsoff (Red Mountain Racers)
DAVE MURRAY BURSARY: Awarded to one or two individuals per province based on athletic ability, need, sportsmanship and leadership. Founded in 1987 by friends of Dave Murray after $80,000 was raised at a fundraiser in his name. Recipients will receive $500.
– Evan Moore (Big White Ski Club)
MANUAL OSBORNE-PARADIS "GET UP AND GO" AWARD: Awarded to two athletes whose enthusiasm and self-motivation inspire others to be the best they can be. Recipients receive $500 each.
– Sandra MacDonald (Apex Ski Club)
– Sven Winter (Whistler Mountain Ski Club)
SKI CANADA MAGAZINE BURSARY: Awarded to a K2 athlete who shows potential to rise to the top of ski racing in Canada and shows need for financial assistance.
– Chris Campbell (Timberland)
– Brynne Benbow (Whistler)
CARY MULLEN AWARD: Awarded to the athlete who best displays sportsmanlike conduct and fair play.
– Victoria Whitney (Whistler)
BC FIS COACH OF THE YEAR: Awarded to a FIS coach with a proven capacity to improve team and/or athlete performance.
– Andrew Lambert (Okanagan Ski Team/BC Ski Team)
BC KINDER COACH OF THE YEAR: Awarded to a Club coach with a proven capacity to improve team and/or athlete performance.
– Willy Raine (Whistler)
– Rebekah Smiley (Big White/Timberland)
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD: Awarded to a volunteer who showed dedication above and beyond the normal expectations of a volunteer.
– Sam Harvey (Sun Peaks)
MOUNTAIN RESORT OF THE YEAR: Awarded to a resort that shows support and commitment to the ski club and to the sport of ski racing.
– Silver Star Resort
EVENT OF THE YEAR AWARD:
– Husky Snow Stars Festival at Sun Peaks Resort
CLUB DEVELOPMENT OF THE YEAR AWARD: Awarded to a BC Alpine club who has illustrated growth and significant improvement or leadership.
– Whistler Mountain Ski Club
MOIRA JAATTEENMAKI OFFICIALS AWARD:
– Borre van Doorninck (Cypress Ski Club)
COAST ZONE OFFICIALS AWARD:
– Lubos Petrik (Grouse Tyee Ski Club)
NORTH ZONE OFFICIALS AWARD:
– Wendy Flick (Prince George Ski Club)
KOOTENAY ZONE OFFICIALS AWARD:
– Dave Webb (Kimberley North Star Racers)
OKANAGAN ZONE OFFICIALS AWARD:
– Mark Schwenck (Revelstoke Ski Club)
LONG TERM PRESIDENT’S AWARD:
– John Rea (Whistler Mountain Ski Club)