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February 14, 2001
Canadian Sport Awards Finalists AnnouncedOTTAWA -- The Spirit of Sport Foundation have announced the Finalists for the 28th annual Canadian Sport Awards presented by Investors Group, to be held in Toronto on March 20, 2001. More than 100 individuals were nominated for awards to be presented in 11 categories. As well, over 25 corporations were nominated in four categories recognizing the tremendous support Corporate Canada has provided to amateur sport. A full list of finalists in all categories is included in this release.The Canadian Sport Awards, supported by the Government of Canada through Sport Canada, are the premiere showcase of Canadian athletic accomplishment. The Honourable Denis Coderre, Secretary of State (Amateur Sport), said "The Canadian Sport Awards are a true celebration of sporting excellence. This year's finalists reflect the leadership, energy, dedication and passion that make us very proud to be Canadians. Sport Canada is very pleased to be an official partner of this significant event that showcases those individuals who truly contribute to the fabric of our country." Investors Group's Richard Irish said: "Investors Group is committed to supporting the achievement of excellence for our employees, clients and community. Our presenting sponsorship of the Canadian Sport Awards allows us the opportunity to help recognize and celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of our country's finest amateur athletes". The finalists for female athlete of the year are diver Anne Montminy of Pointe Claire, Québec, a double medalist at the 2000 Olympic Games, canoeist Caroline Brunet of St. Sauveur, Québec, winner of this Award at last year's event and Chantal Petitclerc of Montréal, gold medalist in the 800m at the 2000 Paralympic Games. In the category of outstanding male athlete, the finalists are 2000 Olympic Gold Medalist in wrestling, Daniel Igali of Surrey BC; wheelchair track and field star Jeff Adams of Toronto, winner of four medals at the 2000 Paralympic Games; and triathlete Simon Whitfield of Victoria, Gold Medalist in the Sydney Olympic Triathlon. For the outstanding pairs award, Olympic Gold medalists in doubles tennis, Daniel Nestor of Toronto and Sebastien Lareau of Mont-Royal, Quebec will face off against the silver medal diving team of Montminy and her partner Emilie Heymans of St. Lambert, Québec and the figure skating pairs team of Jamie Salé, of Red Deer, Alberta, and David Pelletier of Sayabec, Québec. Finalists in other Award categories include diving sensation Alexandre Despatie of Laval, Québec, swimming star Marianne Limpert of Fredericton, New Brunswick and Hayley Wickenheiser, outstanding Olympian in Ice Hockey Team and Softball. The Canadian Sport Awards will be hosted by Ron MacLean and televised coast-to-coast on CBC, March 21st, 2001 at 7:00pm (local time). During the event, Awards will also be presented by the Coaching Association of Canada, the Aboriginal Sport Circle, the Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity and the Sport Medicine and Science Council of Canada. The Canadian Sport Awards is a partnership between the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport, Athletes CAN, the Canada Games Council and the Commonwealth Games Association of Canada. CANADIAN SPORT AWARD FINALISTS VELMA SPRINGSTEAD (Female athlete of the year) 1) Anne Montminy (Diving) 2) Caroline Brunet (Canoe-Sprint) 3) Chantal Petitclerc (Wheelchair Athletics) NORTON H. CROW (Male athlete of the year) 1) Daniel Igali (Wrestling) 2) Jeff Adams (Athletics) 3) Simon Whitfield (Triathlon) ELAINE TANNER (Junior female athlete) 1) Emily Brydon (Alpine Sking) 2) Jessica Sloan (Swimming) 3) Marie-Eve Drolet (Short Track Speed Skating) VISCOUNT ALEXANDER (Junior male athlete) 1) Alexandre Despatie (Diving) 2) Benoit Huot (Swimming) 3) Dylan Armstrong (Athletics) EDMONTON GRADS TROPHY (Female Team of the Year) 1) 2000 Olympic Synchro Team (Synchronized Swimming) 2) Canadian Women's Wheelchair Basketball Team 3) Kelley Law Team (Curling) DICK ELLIS TROPHY (Male team of the year) 1) Greg McAulay Team (Curling) 2) Men's Short Track Speed Skating Team 3) Men's Racquetball Team TRACY WILSON AND ROB McCALL TROPHY (Pairs team) 1) Anne Montminy & Emilie Heymans (Diving) 2) Jamie Salé & David Pelletier (Figure Skating) 3) Sébastien Lareau & Daniel Nestor ( Tennis, Men's doubles) JOHNNY F. BASSETT MEMORIAL AWARD (Government of Canada) 1) Cary Mullen (Alpine Sking) 2) Lori Johnstone (Racquetball) 3) Shane Pearsall (Hockey) BRUCE KIDD (Excellence/leadership/senior athlete) 1) Hayley Wickenheiser (Hockey) 2) Marianne Limpert (Swimming) 3) Nicolas Gill (Judo) BRYCE TAYLOR MEMORIAL AWARD (Volunteer leadership development) 1) Bill McEwen 2) Bill Warren 3) Patricia Murray FRANK RATCLIFFE AWARD (Communications) 1) Coaches Report 2) Nancy Lee 3) Daniel Aucoin GEOFF GOWAN AWARD (Coaching) CORPORATE EXCELLENCE AWARD (Program development) 1) 2) 3) CORPORATE EXCELLENCE AWARD (Individual athlete support) 1) 2) 3) CORPORATE EXCELLENCE AWARD (National event support) 1) 2) CORPORATE EXCELLENCE AWARD (National team support) 1) 2) 3) |