Marielle Thompson's ski cross training run in Pyeongcheng. Jean Levac / Postmedia Network
"Sport BC, on behalf of the BC Sport community, has proudly announced the outstanding amateur athletes, coaches, and officials, named as finalists for 14 of the 18 award categories to be presented at the upcoming Athlete of the Year Awards. We are proud to be the longest standing sport recognition event in Canada and this year signifies a historic achievement for sport with our 52nd anniversary."
The 52nd Annual Awards Ceremony and Gala dinner is set for Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at the Westin Bayshore Vancouver Hotel.
Female Senior Athlete of the Year
Shallon Olsen (Surrey) – Gymnastics
Heather Wurtele (Kelowna) – Triathlon
Marielle Thompson (Alpine Ski) – Whistler
FULL STORY AND COMPLETE LIST OF FINALISTS HERE
Tickets are now available through Eventbrite: Purchase your Athlete of the Year Awards tickets here!