Marielle Thompson (Whistler, Canadian Ski Cross Team) wins 2015 Sport BC Senior Athlete of the Year Award (seen here with proud Mom and Dad!)
The 49th Annual Athlete of the Year Awards gala, hosted by Sport BC, took place Thursday, March 12th in Vancouver.
Thank you to Sport BC for honouring these fine indivituals, and thanks to the recipients for all you do to make us proud!
Congratulations to the following winners for taking home these well deserved awards!
– Marielle Thompson (Whistler, Canadian Ski Cross Team) – 2015 Senior Female Athlete of the Year Award Recipient
– Kelsey Serwa (Kelowna, Canadian Ski Cross Team) – 2015 Kidsport Community Championship Award Recipient
– Josh Duek (Vernon, Canadian Paralympian) – 2015 Athlete with a Disability Award Recipient
– Kimberly Joines (Rossland, Canadian Para-Alpine Ski Team) – 2015 Harry Jerome Comeback Award Recipient
– Borre Van Doorninck (North Vancouver, BC Alpine Officials Chair) – 2015 Presidents' Award Recipient
About Sport BC’s Athlete of the Year Awards:The Sport BC Athlete of the Year Awards is the longest standing sport recognition event in Canada. Awards in 17 different categories are given each year to athletes, coaches and officials for their performance and contribution to sport in our province. The awards play a valuable role in nurturing athletic success and recognizing BC’s growing talents. This year's event recognized BC’s best amateur athletes, coaches, and officials for outstanding performances in sport over the 2014 season.