Whitehorse Daily Star

Sport Yukon members dole out awards

The show must go on.

By John Tonin on December 4, 2020

The show must go on. Despite being unable to gather, the territory’s dedicated athletes, coaches and volunteers were recognized during the Sport Yukon 45th Annual Member Awards on Thursday evening.

The usual banquet held at Coast High Country Inn was a no-go because of COVID-19, so like so many events, sports or not, the Member Awards were presented virtually via a slideshow on Sport Yukon’s website and social media platforms.

Before the slideshow, the honourees were treated to a short video call by Sport Yukon board members, Tracey Bilsky,

George Arcand, Alain Masson, Marg White and Dan Poelman. Minister of Community Services, John Streicker, also made a cameo to recognize the award-winners accomplishments.

“To all of you, sorry that we can’t be there in person,” said Streicker who was first on screen in a Team Yukon jacket. “I want to give a shoutout for all you are doing to keep us healthy and active over the past year.”

Bilsky said because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was important to recognized the achievements of the Yukon’s athletes.

“2020 has been a challenging year so we believe it is even more important to celebrate athletes, coaches, and volunteers in our territory,” she said. “We would like to thank all our member organizations and all the award winners this year.”

Over 70 people across 16 sports were honoured by their organizations. The winners are:

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Volleyball Yukon

Most Dedicated Athlete:
Conlan Wilson

Coach of the Year: Dwayne Stoke

Volunteer of the Year:
Tarra Mikeli

Male Athlete of the Year:
Quinn Howard

Female Athlete of the Year:
Sophie Senecal

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Biathlon Yukon

Athlete of the Year - Junior Boys: Cole Germain

Athlete of the Year - Senior Girls: Isla Hupé

Athlete of the Year - Senior Boys: Noah Marnik

Athlete of the Year - Youth Women: Veronica Porter

Athlete of the Year - Youth Men: Roméo Champagne

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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

Co-Athlete of the Year:
Arlow Walker

14U Athlete of the Year:
Miguel Portea

13U Athlete of the Year:
Jeff Rumbaoa

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Basketball Yukon

Athlete of the Year:
Maren Bilsky

Athlete of the Year:
Ralph Hermosa

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Yukon Orienteering

Administrator of the Year:
Erik Blake

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Cross Country Yukon

International Female Athlete of the year: Dahria Beatty

International Female Athlete of the year: Emily Nishikawa

University Student Skier of the Year: Natalie Hynes

International Male Athlete of the Year: Sasha Masson

Volunteer of the Year:
Grant Abbott

International Male Athlete of the Year: Derek Deuling

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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

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Swim Yukon

Volunteer of the Year(s):
George Harvey

Athletic Initiative Award:
Amelia Ford

Coaching Excellence Award:
Julia Veidt

Coaching Excellence Award: Bronwyn Pasloski

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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 & Beyone Coach Duties: Julia Veidt

Great Teammate:
Amelia Ford

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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

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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

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Athletics Yukon

Female Snowshoer of the Year: Neziah Oliver-Antoine

Male Snowshoer of the Year: Taiga Buurman

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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:
Jossly Beebe

Program Assistant of The Year: Anika Kramer

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Special Olympics Yukon

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

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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

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Yukon Curling Association

Junior Coach of the Year:
Sue Ross

Comments (3)

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Danny Daniels on Dec 8, 2020 at 11:12 am

For Athletics Yukon, you just list two Snowshoers. That can't be right, surely.

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Tracey on Dec 7, 2020 at 6:41 am

Dylan Cozens was awarded Yukon’s International Male Athlete of the Year in the spring of 2020. These particular awards are decided upon by each organization. Yukon Hockey did not submit awards this year.

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Serge Savard on Dec 5, 2020 at 8:50 am

No mention of hockey or sadly Dylan Cozens...you do know he went 5th overall in The NHL...not a university but The NHL. My lord. Hard to compete with the skiers and snow shoers lol.

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