CCC Awards 2014
June 19, 2014
Congratulations to this year’s award winners! Thanks to all for their outstanding support of cross-country skiing over many years.
The 2014 CCC Awards were announced at the Annual General Meeting Banquet in Canmore, AB, on June 14th, 2014.
Firth Award
Presented to a woman who has made an outstanding volunteer contribution to cross-country
skiing in Canada. Established in 1985 to honour Sharon and Shirley Firth.
2014 Winner: Jan Sedgewick, Saskatoon Nordic Ski Club, Saskatoon, SK
Rhonda Jewett, right, presenting to Jan Sedgewick
Dave Rees Award
Awarded to a man or woman who has made a long-term, outstanding commitment to the sport of
cross country skiing in Canada at all levels (local, regional and national) and in any of the many
ways in which volunteers or professionals give of themselves to our sport. This award was created
in 1989 in recognition of the outstanding contribution by Dave Rees to cross country skiing in
Canada.
2014 Winner: Ken Hewitt, Alberta World Cup
Dave Rees, left, presenting to Ken Hewitt
Media of the Year
Awarded to an individual, a newspaper publisher, television station or scribe in social media who
has effectively highlighted and portrayed athletes in our sport, and or our sport in a positive and
exciting manner, continuously throughout the year or at one significant event (e.g., National
Championships, Olympic Games).
2014 Winner: Justin Brisbane, Rocky Mountain Outlook
Matt Jeffries, right, presenting to Justin Brisbane
Sponsor of the Year
Awarded to a sponsor or supplier who goes beyond the scope of their sponsorship agreement
with CCC by making a significant commitment and support to the sport and to the National Ski
Teams.