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
2021 Volunteer
· Kevin Chaisson
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.
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Lorenzo Caterini is Nordiq Canada’s Volunteer of the Year
Volunteers: Lifeline for Ski Clubs Across the Country by Rita Mingo, Nordiq…
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Coach of the Year – Jack Solomon
Appreciation for Solomon by Cross Country Nova Scotia Staff, July 7, 2020…
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2020 Official of the Year
Rejean Chamberland by Cross Country Nova Scotia Staff, June 28, 2020 f…
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Freda Wales Award – Deirdre Evans
Distinguished Award to Evans by Cross Country Nova Scotia Staff, September 18,…
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Volunteer of the Year – Lorenzo Caterini
Top Honours by Cross Country Nova Scotia Staff, June 7, 2020 f…
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Jr. Athlete of the Year – Fiona McClure
Athlete of the Year by Cross Country Nova Scotia Staff, July 11,…
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Jr. Male Athlete of the Year
Jr. Male Athlete of the Year by Cross Country Nova Scotia Staff,…
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Bryan Scallion Award – Fiona McClure
Fiona McClure competes at the 2020 Provincials. Fiona’s mother overlooks the start…
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Bryan Scallion Award – Daniel Murray
2 x Gold at Provincials by Cross Country Nova Scotia Staff, July…
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Sue Hill Award – Milo Sircom-Brown
Most Improved by Cross Country Nova Scotia Staff, June 20, 2020 f…
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Kevin Chaisson – 2021 Sport Makes a Difference Award Recipient
Leading by Example by North Highlands Nordic Cross Country Nova Scotia is…
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