Women and Sport Breakthrough Award Winners

 David Morrison of Coquitlam, B.C. receives the CAAWS Breakthrough Award in the Individual category for his initiative in raising awareness about the inequities between male and female sport programs in his community. His commitment and perseverance led to the development and implementation by the City of Coquitlam of an unprecedented five-part gender equity program.

 Kristine Drakich of Toronto receives the Breakthrough Award in the Individual Category. Drakich is a volleyball coach at the University of Toronto and physical activity advocate who is highly acclaimed as a positive role model to her athletes and other coaches. Drakich is very actively involved in the development and implementation of sport policy that embraces inclusivity, diversity and equity in sport.

 Dave Stubbs of The Gazette is the Breakthrough Award recipient in the Media category. As a feature writer and columnist, he has consistently tackled the hard issues when it comes to women in sport. He often overcomes sexist, derogatory ignorance by writing articles that highlight women's competition, and presents readers with well-rounded profiles of professional and amateur female athletes.

 The Grace Under Pressure Award, recognizing accomplishments that transcend demanding circumstances, is presented to soccer official Sonia Denoncourt of Montréal, Québec. Some of Denoncourt's most noted achievements are becoming the first woman to officiate a men's pro soccer game in Brazil and officiating the opening match at the Women's World Cup in July 1999.

 The Herstorical Award is presented to Margaret Good of Newmarket, Ontario. A Community Facilitator for the Active Living Community Action Project, Good has dedicated her life, through her career and as a volunteer, to promoting and facilitating physical activity, particularly for women and girls.