Sport BC set to honour former Vice President of Triathlon BC with Daryl Thompson Award
Former triathlete and longtime champion of sport KC Emerson recognized for lifetime achievement
For Immediate Release:
Friday, March 19, 2010
Richmond, BC – Sport BC is proud to announce KC Emerson, a long-time member of BC’s sport community, as the recipient of this year’s Daryl Thompson award. The award, handed out at the 44th Annual Sport BC Athlete of the Year Awards presented by TELUS, recognizes a British Columbian who has contributed to sport in an extraordinary way over an extended period of time.
A former Vice President of Triathlon BC, Emerson has dedicated close to twenty years of her life to the development of triathlon and duathlon sports both at the provincial and national levels.
After stepping onto the competitive scene in 1991 as an athlete, Emerson quickly established herself as one of the top triathletes in the country, and in 1997 was awarded the age group Athlete of the Year Award by Triathlon Canada. However, after her appearance at the 1994 and 1997 ITU World Championships, Emerson elected to switch directions and begin her lucrative coaching career.
Since then, she has successfully coached and managed several provincial and national teams, has served as Chair on numerous committees and has remained committed to the development of sport through her role as advisor for the BC Summer Games.
“As an athlete, and then as a coach and volunteer, KC’s passion and commitment to sport have directly contributed to the growth and development of many triathletes, duathletes and coaches across Canada” said Rick Christiaanse, Executive Vice-President of Sport BC. “We are proud to present her with this award and look forward to celebrating her ongoing dedication on March 31.”
“I am extremely honoured and humbled to be recognized in this way by my peers in the sport system,” said Emerson. “One never achieves these things on their own – I owe much to the many who have supported and motivated me over the years!”
The Daryl Thompson Award is named in honour of the late former Sport BC Chair, Daryl Thompson, and the recipient is selected by Sport BC’s Board of Directors. Previous award winners include John Furlong, Rick Hansen, and Terry Fox.
To join us in celebrating KC Emerson and the excellence of BC’s amateur athletes at the 44th Annual Athlete of the Year Awards, visit ticketmaster.ca. More information on the event can be found at www.sportbc.com.
About Sport BC’s Athlete of the Year Awards presented by TELUS:
Sport BC’s Athlete of the Year Awards is the longest-standing sport recognition event in the country. Awards in 17 different categories are given each year to athletes, coaches, officials and volunteers based on their performance and contribution to sport in the province, with the
introduction of 2 new awards in 2010 to celebrate the achievements of BC’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes. The awards play a valuable role in nurturing athletic success and recognizing some of BC’s growing talents. For a list of previous award winners and for further information on the 44th Annual Athlete of the Year Awards presented by TELUS, please visit www.sportbc.com.
About Sport BC:
A leader and an advocate for amateur sport across the province, Sport BC is a driving force in bringing healthy living and sport to the forefront for British Columbians. With a legacy stretching back over forty years, Sport BC continues to propel participation in organized sport provincially, bringing the power of sport to more than 650,000 sport participants and building strong, healthy individuals and communities. For more information, visit www.sportbc.com.
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For more information, please contact:
Jessica Doherty
Coordinator, Marketing & Communications
Sport BC
T: 604.333.3422
E: jessica.doherty@sportbc.com
