The strength of Nova Scotia’s cross-country ski community lies within the persevering attitudes of our committed volunteers and athletes. CCNS formally recognizes individuals who have made an impact in our sport, and the achievements of our provincial team athletes. Has a volunteer made a difference in your skiing experience? Consider submitting a nomination.
Nominations
Help support our dedicated volunteers! Cross Country Nova Scotia proudly presents volunteer awards at our Annual General Meeting, held in the spring. Do you know a cross-country ski club volunteer who went above and beyond for our sport despite the challenges brought forth by the pandemic? Please consider nominating an individual for the 2021 Sport Makes a Difference Award. There will be one category for awards this year. Submission deadline is March 15th.
· Sport Makes A Difference Award
Recipients
2020 Volunteers
· Volunteer of the Year – Lorenzo Caterini
· Coach / Instructor of the Year – Jack Solomon
· Official of the Year – Rejean Chamberland
· Corporate Sponsor of the Year – Hub Cycle
· Freda Wales Award – Deirdre Evans
2020 Provincial Team
· Jr. Female Athlete of the Year – Fiona McClure
· Jr. Male Athlete of the Year – Ogen Newcomb
· Sr. Female Athlete of the Year – n/a
· Sr. Male Athlete of the Year – n/a
· Bryan Scallion Award (Female) – Fiona McClure
· Bryan Scallion Award (Male) – Daniel Murray
· Sue Hill Award for Most Improved – Milo Sircom-Brown
Historic
Nordiq Canada Awards
Nordiq Canada formally recognizes the efforts of exceptional volunteers, by presenting awards at their Annual General Meeting, held in the spring. If you would like to nominate a volunteer, visit Nordiq Canada. Nova Scotia volunteers are recipients of these prestigious awards.
NS Recipients
· 2020 Volunteer of the Year Award – Lorenzo Caterini, Halifax Nordic
· 2018 Firth Award – Linda Murray, North Highlands Nordic
· Volunteer of the Year Award – Dennis Doyon, North Highlands Nordic
Articles
We celebrate Nova Scotians achieving greatness in our sport. Learn more about these special people, as featured below.
BE INSPIRED!
Lorenzo Caterini is Nordiq Canada’s Volunteer of the Year
Volunteers: Lifeline for Ski Clubs Across the Country by Rita Mingo, Nordiq Canada, September 3, 2020 (updated December 11, 2020) f Award Presentation Video – December 10, 2020 Caterini was presented with the award on December 10th, 2020, during a CCCNS board meeting via Zoom, by Nordiq Canada board member, Derek Estabrook. Volunteers make the…
Coach of the Year – Jack Solomon
Appreciation for Solomon by Cross Country Nova Scotia Staff, July 7, 2020 f Cross Country Nova Scotia is pleased to announce Halifax Nordic Ski Club’s Jack Solomon as the recipient of the 2020 Support4Sport Coach of the Year Award. A province-wide call for nominations is held annually in March and the CCNS board of…
2020 Official of the Year
Rejean Chamberland by Cross Country Nova Scotia Staff, June 28, 2020 f Cross Country Nova Scotia is pleased to announce North Highland Nordic’s Rejean Chamberland as the recipient of the Support4Sport Official of the Year Award, which is presented annually to recognize outstanding officials in our sport. A province-wide call for nominations is held annually…
Freda Wales Award – Deirdre Evans
Distinguished Award to Evans by Cross Country Nova Scotia Staff, September 18, 2020 f Cross Country Nova Scotia is pleased to announce Halifax Nordic Ski Club’s Deirdre Evans as the recipient of our 2020 Freda Wales Memorial Award, which is presented to a woman who has made a significant contribution to cross-country skiing in Nova…
Volunteer of the Year – Lorenzo Caterini
Top Honours by Cross Country Nova Scotia Staff, June 7, 2020 f Cross Country Nova Scotia is proud announce Lorenzo Caterini as the Support4Sport 2019-20 Volunteer of the Year. Caterini is President of Halifax Nordic Ski Club and Head Groomer. This Support4Sport award recognizes individuals who are dedicated to advancing the sport of cross-country skiing.…
Jr. Athlete of the Year – Fiona McClure
Athlete of the Year by Cross Country Nova Scotia Staff, July 11, 2020 f Cross Country Nova Scotia is pleased to announce Halifax Nordic Ski Club’s Fiona McClure as the recipient of the 2020 Support4Sport Junior Female Athlete of the Year Award. The CCNS high performance committee determines the recipient, by calculating the highest point…
Jr. Male Athlete of the Year
Jr. Male Athlete of the Year by Cross Country Nova Scotia Staff, July 2, 2020 f Cross Country Nova Scotia is pleased to announce Halifax Nordic Ski Club’s Ogen Newcomb as the recipient of the 2020 Support4Sport Junior Male Athlete of the Year Award. The CCNS high performance committee defines the recipient as the ski…
Bryan Scallion Award – Fiona McClure
Fiona McClure competes at the 2020 Provincials. Fiona’s mother overlooks the start before she participated as well. Fastest at Provincials by Cross Country Nova Scotia Staff, July 6, 2020 f Cross Country Nova Scotia is proud to announce Halifax Nordic Ski Club’s Fiona McClure as the recipient of the 2020 Bryan Scallion Award for the…
Bryan Scallion Award – Daniel Murray
2 x Gold at Provincials by Cross Country Nova Scotia Staff, July 1, 2020 f Cross Country Nova Scotia is proud to announce North Highland Nordic’s Daniel Murray as the recipient of the 2020 Bryan Scallion Memorial Award for the fastest male skier at the Nova Scotia Cross-Country Ski Championships. Murray achieved the top male…
Sue Hill Award – Milo Sircom-Brown
Most Improved by Cross Country Nova Scotia Staff, June 20, 2020 f Cross Country Nova Scotia is proud to announce that provincial ski team athlete, Milo Sircom-Brown, is the recipient of our 2020 Sue Hill Award, for most improved skier. The high performance committee determines the award winners, by calculating the ski team member with…
Kevin Chaisson – 2021 Sport Makes a Difference Award Recipient
Leading by Example by North Highlands Nordic Cross Country Nova Scotia is proud to announce North Highlands Nordic‘s Kevin Chaisson as the recipient of Support4Sport’s 2021 Sport Makes a Difference Award. Sport Nova Scotia created this award to recognize volunteers who made an impact in sport, despite the constraints of the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more…
