The MASRC Announces their Major Annual Award Winners
WINNIPEG, MB (April 7, 2023) - The Manitoba Aboriginal Sports & Recreation Council (MASRC) is excited to announce this year's Major Award Winners. Every year, the MASRC opens nominations for the following awards: Indigenous Athlete of the Year, Indigenous Coach of the Year, and Indigenous Volunteer of the Year.
This year, the MASRC was pleased to receive so many excellent applications, detailing the success, involvement, and effort of so many Indigenous Peoples throughout the province. In response, the MASRC is proud to name the following recipients of this year's Major Awards:
Please join us in recognizing the following recipients:
Indigenous Athlete of the Year
Abigail Sweeny
Pimicikamak Cree Nation
Indigenous Athlete of the Year
Alexander De La Ronde
Red River Métis
Indigenous Coach of the Year
Mamie Kroeker-Tom
Sayisi Dene First Nation
Indigenous Coach of the Year
William Whiteway
Fisher River First Nation
Indigenous Volunteer of the Year
Trechelle Bunn
Birdtail Sioux Dakota Nation
Indigenous Volunteer of the Year
Ray Starr
Sagkeeng First Nation
The Major Awards are an opportunity to showcase the incredible individuals that strive for excellence on the field, the court, or in a hockey rink. They serve as examples and role models, inspiring a new generation to continue uplifting their communities and promoting change through sport and recreation. The Major Award recipients will be honoured at a ceremony held on April 12th, 2023.
Contact:
Carriera Lamoureux
Director of Special Projects
Manitoba Aboriginal Sports & Recreation Council
