Several northwest B.C. volunteers were named recipients of Sport BC’s Community Sport Hero Award.
According to the non-profit, the award celebrates individuals who demonstrate an exceptional dedication, leadership, and commitment to strengthening their communities through sport.
Recipients include:
Eric Arpin – Volleyball – Houston
Kristina Stefanek – Volleyball – Smithers
Benjamin Weinstein – Soccer – Smithers
Colin Vandergaarg – Soccer – Smithers
Heather Cosman – Soccer – Smithers
Ryan Willman – Soccer – Smithers
Stacy Dupuis – Gymnastics – Smithers
Gail Tendall – Gymnastics – Smithers
Gerard Dolan – Swimming – Prince Rupert
Sue Hokanson – Softball – Prince Rupert
Peter Krause – Cross Country Skiing – Smithers
David “Dave” Bobb – Alpine Skiing – Smithers
Richard Haley – Squash – Prince Rupert
Ali Howard – Triathlon – Smithers
Cynthia Medeiros – Figure Skating – Kitimat
Chris Steenhof – Multi-Sport – Smithers
“Volunteers are the backbone of sport in British Columbia. Sport BC is proud to celebrate their contributions and the lasting impact they have across the region,” said President and CEO Rob Newman.
Recipients will be honoured at a regional celebration in Smithers tomorrow (Thursday) night at the Hudson Bay Lodge.
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