Tumbler Ridge sport heroes announced
Eight dedicated sport volunteers to receive Sport BC’s Community Sport Hero Awards presented by EnCana
For Immediate Release:
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Richmond, BC – Sport BC will honour eight dedicated sport leaders from Tumbler Ridge on Tuesday August 17, 2010 with the Community Sport Hero Awards presented by EnCana.
The award ceremony, hosted at the Twilight Lodge, celebrates the contributions of long-time community sport volunteers. Larry White, Mayor of Tumbler Ridge, will be in attendance to present the winners with their awards and a gift from the Community Sport Hero Awards’ official apparel provider, FIRSTAR Sports Inc.
“After announcing the Community Sport Hero Awards in Tumbler Ridge, we received the highest number of nominations from a community ever,” said Executive Vice-President of Sport BC, Rick Christiaanse. “These volunteers are crucial to the success of sport in BC and the development of strong, healthy communities. It’s a testament to the strength of this community that so many are willing to dedicate their time to this pursuit.”
“EnCana is pleased to present Sport BC’s Community Sport Hero Awards in Tumbler Ridge this year for the first time,” said Brian Lieverse, EnCana Community Relations Advisor. “These long-time volunteers represent the very best of a community we are proud to be a part of.”
The following individuals are the outstanding volunteers who were selected by their peers to receive the 2010 Sport BC Community Sport Hero Awards in Tumbler Ridge:
- Jason Farquharson Karate
- Dan Ferguson Multi-Sports
- Doug Foerster Multi-Sports
- Patricia (Pat) Fraser Golf
- Linda Helm Athletics
- Jan Proulx Multi-Sports
- Birgit Sharman Multi-Sports
- Kevin Sharman Multi-Sports
The public is invited to help celebrate these individuals at the ceremony, which begins at 6:00pm.
Tumbler Ridge is the seventh stop for the Community Sport Hero Awards in 2010, traveling also to Chetwynd on August 18.
About the Community Sport Hero® Awards presented by EnCana:
The Community Sport Hero® Awards presented by EnCana honours outstanding sport volunteers in communities across British Columbia. The awards recognize coaches, officials, mentors and administrators who have dedicated themselves to grow and develop amateur sport at the community level. The dedication of these individuals has allowed athletes and communities to grow and shape sport in British Columbia and inspire others to become involved in sport. For more information on the Community Sport Hero® Awards presented by EnCana please visit www.sportbc.com
About Sport BC:
Sport BC believes everyone is an athlete – whatever their sport, whatever their level. Our passion for sport is a passion for building strong, healthy communities by giving everyone in BC the opportunity to the athletes they are. We are the engine driving amateur sport in BC, inspiring participation and supporting its activation through the 65 Provincial Sport Organizations who bring sport to life in BC. For more information, please visit sportbc.com.
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For more information, please contact:
Jessica Doherty
Coordinator, Marketing & Communications
Sport BC
E: jessica.doherty@sportbc.com
T: 604.333.3422
