Sport Yukon held its 45th annual Member Awards on Dec. 3, recognizing the achievements of nearly 80 athletes, coaches, volunteers and administrators from 16 different organizations.
Although typically presented at a large, in-person ceremony with friends and family present, COVID-19 means this year’s presentation was made virtually via social media channels and Sport Yukon’s website.
Contact John Hopkins-Hill at john.hopkinshill@yukon-news.com
Snowboard Yukon Association
Volunteer of the Year: Chris Boland
Male Athlete of the Year: Ben Machtans
Female Athlete of the Year: Riley Boland
Shredder of the Year: Seamus MacDonald
Most Improved, Comp Team: Stian Langbakk
Most Improved, Shredders: Sophie Barker
Volleyball Yukon
Most Dedicated Athlete: Conlan Wilson
Coach of the Year: Dwayne Stoker
Volunteer of the Year: Tarra Mikeli
Male Athlete of the Year: Quinn Howard
Female Athlete of the Year: Sophie Senecal
Biathlon Yukon
Junior Boys Athlete of the Year: Cole Germain
Senior Girls Athlete of the Year: Isla Hupé
Senior Boys Athlete of the Year: Noah Marnik
Youth Women Athlete of the Year: Veronica Porter
Youth Men Athlete of the Year: Roméo Champagne
Wolfpack Basketball Club
17U Athlete of the Year: Kiiwaadin Swan
16U Athlete of the Year: Max Zimmerman
15U Co-Athlete of the Year: Ethan Wilks
15U Co-Athlete of the Year: Arlow Walker
14U Athlete of the Year: Miguel Portea
13U Athlete of the Year: Jeff Rumbaoa
Basketball Yukon
Athlete of the Year: Maren Bilsky
Athlete of the Year: Ralph Hermosa
Cross Country Yukon
International Female Athlete of the Year: Dahria Beatty
International Female Athlete of the Year: Emily Nishikawa
International Male Athlete of the Year: Sasha Masson
International Male Athlete of the Year: Derek Deuling
University Student Skier of the Year: Natalie Hynes
Volunteer of the Year: Grant Abbott
Yukon Orienteering Association
Administrator of the Year: Erik Blake
Swim Yukon
Volunteer of the Year(s): George Harvey
Athletic Initiative Award: Amelia Ford
Coaching Excellence Award: Julia Veidt
Coaching Excellence Award: Bronwyn Pasloski
Whitehorse Glacier Bears
Outstanding Volunteer Service: George Harvey
Volunteer of Steel: James Stewart
What a Team!: SilverTip Swim Squad
Above & Beyond Coach Award: Bronwyn Pasloski
Above & Beyond Coach Duties: Julia Veidt
Great Teammate: Amelia Ford
Flatwater Paddling Yukon
Most Dedicated: Keegan Newnham-Boyd
Most Dedicated: Doon McDowell
Perseverance Award: Micah McConnell
Perseverance Award: Harrison Dolding
Most Improved U12: Thomas Vollmer
Most Improved U12: Noah Bradford
Most improved U14: Marin Lewis
Most improved U14: Tori Vollmer
CanoeKid of the Year: Diaz Steele-Lennie
You’re Awesome Award: Helen Anne Girouard
Alpine Ski Association
Top Male Skier U16: Clayton Chapman
Top Female Skier U16: Adelle Anderson
Top Male Skier U14: Mackenzie Jenner
Top Female Skier U14: Tori Vollmer
Top Male Skier U12: Thomas Vollmer
Top Female Skier U12: Ellyann Dinn
Abby Award: Theo Bronson
Athletics Yukon
Female Snowshoer of the Year: Neziah Oliver-Antoine
Male Snowshoer of the Year: Taiga Buurman
Arctic Edge Skating Club
Athlete of The Year: Michael Sumner
Most Improved Skater Rising Star/ Star 1: Natalie Stark
Most Improved Skater Star 2-4: Natilee Thompson
Most Improved Skater Star 5-gold: Bronwyn Hays
Sportsmanship Award: Josslyn Beebe
Program Assistant of The Year: Anika Kramer
Special Olympics
Athlete of the Year: Darby McIntyre
Most Improved Athlete of the Year: Larissa Beavan
Most Improved Athlete of the Year: Edward Kaye
Heather Miller Sport Volunteer of the Year: Scott Lillies
Lynne Smith Event Volunteer of the Year: Angela Salé-Roche
Lynne Smith Event Volunteer of the Year: Megan Roche
Yukon Freestyle Ski Association
Most Improved Competitive: Zebedee Blower
Most Dedicated Pre-competitive: Jason McKay
Most Improved Pre-competitive: Jacob Robertson
Most Improved Freestyler: Dash Provan
Most Dedicated Freestyler: Evan Lafreniere
Yukon Curling Association
Junior Coach of the Year: Sue Ross