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VOLUNTEER NOMINATION

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2026 Volunteer of the Year Award

Volunteer of the Year Award: Recognizes dedicated volunteers who donate their time to club initiatives. This award is inclusive of many volunteer functions, including: groomers, coaches, administrators, organizers, fundraisers, communicators, equipment managers, and any of the tasks required by clubs to make cross-country skiing special. Recipient also recognized at the Sport Nova Scotia Support4Sport Awards Gala.

2026 Freda Wales Memorial Award

Freda Wales Award: Honours one woman each year who has made a significant contribution to cross-country skiing in Nova Scotia. The recipient’s name will be sent forward as our nomination for the Nordiq Canada Firth Award. Examples of involvement include: local and provincial involvement; coach, official, administrator, or athlete; event committee involvement – race, loppet or fun day; shares a love of skiing just by involvement and enthusiasm for the sport; motivates others to become involved; someone who can be relied on to come through in a crunch – to pitch in and share the load when there is work to be done.

2026 Lifetime Contribution Award

The Lifetime Contribution Award is issued to a member of the Nova Scotia nordic ski community in recognition of their long-term commitment to growing, enriching, and promoting cross-country skiing in the province. This person demonstrates a love and enthusiasm for skiing and shares it. They may be a coach of athletes or recreational skiers, adults or children. They may be an organizer of ski events such as races, loppets or community events. They may be a groomer, fundraiser, board member of a club or Cross Country Nova Scotia, trail maintainer, official, athlete, or administrator. They love to ski and help others to share that passion.

2026 Coach of the Year Award

Recognizes coaches dedicated to helping skiers acquire technical skiing skills and cultivate a love for the sport. Recipient is also recognized at the Sport Nova Scotia Support4Sport Awards Gala.

2026 Sponsor of the Year Award

Recognizes corporate support for the cross-country skiing community in Nova Scotia. Presented by Cross Country Nova Scotia.

2026 Official of the Year Award

Official of the Year: Recognizes corporate support for the cross-country skiing community in Nova Scotia. Recipient is also recognized at the Sport Nova Scotia Support4Sport Awards Gala.