It was a star studded affair at the Westmark Whitehorse Friday for the 33rd Annual Sport Yukon Awards Night.

The awards night acknowledged the accomplishments of not only Yukon athletes, but also many other volunteers.

"It was an excellent night," said Trevor Twardochleb, executive director of Sport Yukon. "It's a nice evening because our membership is given a platform to recognize the people that are so valuable within their organization. Whether it's the coaches, volunteers or parents as well as recognize the great achievements of the athletes."

Cross country skier Emily Nishikawa took the National/Territorial Female Athlete of the Year award, while fellow Yukon skier David Greer was named as National/Territorial Male Athlete of the Year .

Olympic weightlifter Jeane Lassen was recognized with the International Female Athlete of the Year award and fellow Yukon Olympian Zachary Bell won the International Male Athlete of the Year.

At the Summer Games, Bell raced to an outstanding seventh place in the points competition and also finished 12th in the Madison.

Yukon Biathlon head coach, Judy Hartling won the Coach of the Year award and both Sue and Jim Stephens were named as the Administrators of the Year for the work they have done in the sport of hockey.

One of the most prestigious honours went to Bud Arnold, who was inducted into the Sport Yukon's Hall of Fame for the work he has done as an official.

"It was an honour and privilege to be in the same category of all of those other people inducted over the years," Arnold said. "It was a great feeling."