|
SLAM! Sports 2000 Canadian Sport Awards 2000 AWARDS HISTORY INTERACTIVE CONTESTS ALSO ON SLAM! |
![]() Canadian Sport Awards Winners AnnouncedOTTAWA -- The 28TH ANNUAL Canadian Sport Awards, presented by Investors Group, were held in Toronto on Wednesday, March 22nd. Multiple world champion kayaker Carolyn Brunet was the recipient of the Velma Springstead Award as female athlete of the year. Daniel Igali, Canada's first world champion wrestler was named Male Athlete of the Year.Canadian Sport Awards Announces FinalistsOTTAWA -- The Spirit of Sport Foundation today announced the 1999 finalists for the 28TH ANNUAL Canadian Sport Awards, presented by Investors Group, to be held in Toronto on Wednesday, March 22nd. More than ninety individuals were nominated for awards to be presented in eleven categories. As well, over thirty corporations were nominated in four categories recognizing corporate excellence in support of amateur sport in Canada.Women and Sport Breakthrough Award WinnersThe Women and Sport Breakthrough Awards were established by CAAWS in 1986 to recognize individuals and organizations whose accomplishments push the limits and enhance the participation of girls and women in sport and physical activity.The Roland Michener Canada Games AwardThe Roland Michener-Canada Games Award was created in February 1992 to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the Canada Games and to recognize the valuable contribution that the late Right Honourable Roland Michener made to Canada and in particular sport and physical activity.1999 Year In ReviewOn and off the field of play, Canadians conquered. |