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2012 Surrey BC Summer Games
July 20, 2012
 Ali Sunderland, Bill McNamara, Kim Ealge and Councillor Linda Hepner
On July 20th at the Surrey BC Summer Games Civic Luncheon, ProMOTION Plus, the City of Surrey and the Surrey BC Summer Games Society honoured Kim Eagle with the Leadership Award for her outstanding contribution to girls and women in sport.
Kim Eagle has a long and rich history of involvement in sport.
Growing up in East Vancouver, Kim was gliding along the ice by the age of five, skating and playing hockey. Encouraged by her sports-loving dad, she was involved on many sports teams, excelling at softball and field hockey.
In Grade 11, Kim was actually a participant in the 1978 BC Summer Games, competing in Field Hockey.
Kim received her teaching eduaction at UBC and has spent her 25 year career in Surrey, specifically at schools in the Cloverdale area. Her most recent posting was as Surrey School District #36 P.E. Helping Teacher, where she connected teachers, coaches and students with available resources.
Kim took on the colossal role of Equipment Chair for this year's BC Summer Games, working tirelessly to ensure all venues have exactly what they need for their competitions to run smoothly.
This fall she will return to the classroom and gym, working once again directly with the students that she loves to teach, coach, mentor and encourage.
When asked why she loves what she does, she replied:
"There are so many words for why sports are important. The first would be
'empowering', especially for girls. Through sports they learn leadership skills
and confidence that they often do not find in other ways."
Kim feels strongly that, particularly for young girls and women, being part of a sports team is an important social feature in their lives that must continue to be actively supported by everyone in the community.
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PISE Women in Sport Celebration
April 1st, 2012
ProMOTION Plus Lifetime Achievement award was presented to Irene Schell of Victoria. Irene was honoured at the Celebration of of Women in Sport Gala held on April 1st, 2012 at the Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence.
 Irene Schell and Sue Griffin
Irene has volunteered and worked for various non-profit organizations for 23 years. Her involvement has ranged from serving as the Executive Director, to working on a committee, to chairing the Board. Irene has been an Event Manager with the BC Games Society for the past 13 years. In this capacity she provides support and resources to community volunteers as they plan and stage the BC Summer Games. She also serves as the Technology Manager, overseeing the organization’s computer systems and custom softward development. Prior to moving to Victoria in 1999, Irene held the position of Executive Director for Judo BC for seven years. Irene served on the ProMOTION Plus Board from 2003-2010. During this time she held the position of Chair for four years and Past Chair for two years. She also chaired the Steering Committee for the Women in Sport Leadership iniative which brought 99 women sport leaders together in January 2009. Irene has served on various Team BC Mission Staffs culminating when she served as Chef de Mission for the Kamloops 2011 Western Canada Summer Games for which Irene led a Mission Team of 22 and a Sport Team that inlcuded 345 athletes and 72 coaches competing in 18 sports. Irene has been a volunteer with United Way’s Volunteer Leadership Development Program, and is a trained facilitator for the Women in Leadership workshop series managed by ProMOTION Plus. She is also an In-school Mentor with Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Victoria since 1999; over this time she has mentored six girls, each for multiple years. Irene has served on various boards and committees for sport and service organizations including Karate BC (1990-1996) and the Rotary Club of Burnaby Metrotown (1994-1999) and has also served on various sport sector committees. She is currently in her third year as a memember of the Sport BC Board. | |
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Vernon BC Winter Games February 24, 2012
 Ali Sunderland, Barb Wilson, Akbal Mund
On February 24th at the Vernon BC Winter Games Civic Luncheon, ProMOTION Plus, the City of Vernon and the Vernon BC Winter Games Society honoured Barb Wilson with the Leadership Award for her outstanding contribution to girls and women in sport. Barb has inspired women and girls throughout the community of Vernon for many years through her participation and mentorship in volleyball and soccer. Barb moved to Vernon in the early eighties after graduating with a Bachelor of Physical Education and her teaching degree from the University of British Columbia. Basketball was her first coaching position at Vernon Secondary School but she soon moved over to the volleyball court. After several years of coaching volleyball, her two young daughters were old enough to start playing organized sports and soccer was added to her coaching resume. Barb not only coached high school sports, she was involved in the rep soccer and club volleyball programs in the North Okanagan. The rep soccer teams she was invovled with twice won the Interior Cup and a Gold and Bronze medal at the BC Soccer Provincial Cup competitions. In past Winter and Summer games held in Vernon, Barb was always eager to volunteer and help out where she could. Barb was instrumental in developing the curriculum for the healthy lifestyles course at Vernon Secondary School which takes teenagers that are not involved in school or community sports and teaches them proper nutrition and shows them how then can participate in different activities to achieve a healthy and active lifestyle. She was also the teacher and coach at the Vancouver Whitecaps FC Soccer Academy which, is still a main main stay at Vernon’s Vantage One Soccer Centre. Nearing the end of her teaching career Barb has given up most of her on court coaching duties and instead spends time recruiting and mentoring new young coaches. Any student or young adult that has been fortunate enough to have Barb as a teacher, coach or friend will certainly agree that Barb has had a very positive influence on their lives. | |
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March 8th, 2012 ProMOTION Plus honoured Diana Chan with a ProMOTION Plus Leadership award at Sport BC's President's Awards.  Diana Chan and Sue Griffin, ProMOTION Plus Chair
As a business professional Diana has spent many years work with and supporting women in business. In her off work time she has been a community basketball coach for the past 14 year and an active volunteer in the sport system. While working with girls between the ages of 13-17, Diana has seen the benefits offered to young women while being physically active. Through her work with ProMOTION Plus and with basketball organizations, she has been able to reach a larger group of young women with this message. Most recently Diana was elected as the first female president of Basketball BC and continues to focus on making a difference for young women in BC through sport and physical activity. Congratulations, Diana!
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Patti Hunter is a long-time sports advocate for equality for women in sport. She is currently the General Manager for KidSport Greater Victoria and her many contributions include past President of the Board of Directors of BC Recreation and Parks Association, past Board Member for Sport BC and the Community & Social Planning Council of Victoria. She is a founding Board member for Promotion Plus for Girls & Women in Sport and a founding Board Member for BC Women’s Hospital Women’s Health Research Institute. She is a Woman of Distinction nominee, Victoria CFAX Community Award recipient and is the 2001 recipient of the Bobbi Steen Award of Excellence for Leadership in the Recreation and Sport Community. | |
 On October 25th, 2010 ProMOTION Plus and British Columbia Rugby Union honoured Laura Foreman with a ProMOTION Plus Leadership award at the annual BC Rugby Hall of Fame Awards dinner at the Firefighters’ Club in Burnaby. After her high school career, the representative honours came fast and furious for the dedicated. As a student at St Francis Xavier University, Laura was a standout from her Lock position. While achieving “All Canadian” honours, Laura captained St FX to a CIS National Rugby Championship. Previously, Laura has played for Canada at the Under 23 level and was selected for the National Senior Women’s team on their Can-Am Tour. But it is for her province that Laura has been arguably the most consistent and dedicated player for British Columbia over the last decade. Since winning gold in Montreal with the Under 19 Provincial side in 2002, Laura has been a mainstay for the British Columbia Senior Women’s program. She has played at 7 Senior Women’s National Championship Tournaments, winning 3 golds, 3 silvers and 1 bronze. In addition to her personal achievements, Laura has always given back to her community as a coach, official and club mentor.  Bobbie Reber has been involved with horses her whole life. She is an Equine Canada Certified Level III Coach and an International Hunter and Equitation Judge, judging horseshows throughout North America and Europe. Bobbie currently operates her Reber Ridge Stables at Milner Downs in Langley. Coming from Ontario in the early 1990’s Bobbie brought and shared an exceptionally high level of knowledge and enthusiasm in the horse industry. She has been instrumental in raising the bar for hunter/jumper competition circuits in Western Canada and has shared her knowledge of the standards and happenings of horse cultures and horse shows from around the globe with trainers and professionals to improve the horse sport. She has opened the door for constant improvement at the horse shows, including the development of new hunter derbies for the sport to grow increasing competition opportunities for youth and adults. The majority of Bobbie’s students are young girls between the ages of 12 to 19. PuCKS affords opportunities for marginalized children to participate in hockey but it also comes with obligations, which are imposed, on the participants. The primary obligation is “Lit Fit”, which requires the students to participate in special classes designed to assist with their current academic achievements and to mentor them in life skills. The participants are not only those who face financial challenges but also those with physical challenges and those who are new to Canada, notably the Karen Refugees in Langley. ProMOTION Plus Leadership Award presented to Lucy Praught at the Terrace 2010 BC Winter Games  It was fitting to present a Leadership Award at the 2010 BC Winter Games as the BC Games Society has long been a leader in the sport system in providing access and opportunities for girls and women. This presentation was also special in that it marked the first in a year of recognition of girls and women in sport in BC as part of ProMOTION Plus’ 20th anniversary celebrations. A committee of representatives from the Terrace 2010 BC Summer Games Society and the City of Terrace considered nominations of deserving leaders whose work exemplified the vision of ProMOTION Plus and the Leadership Awards. The award was presented to Lucy Praught by the Mayor of the City of Terrace, David Pernarowski, President of the Terrace 2010 BC Winter Games, Peter Weeber, and Past-Chair of ProMOTION Plus, Irene Schell at the civic luncheon on March 5th, 2010. Lucy Praught As the owner of Out Spoke'N Bike and Sport, Lucy Praught’s focus was providing a venue where women (and men too) can feel empowered and embrace cycling as a means to develop a healthy lifestyle. Eight years ago Lucy spent her time on the sidelines of cycling events wishing she could ride. She was admittedly overweight, out of shape and knew something had to change. Then she got on a bike and didn't stop riding - or inspiring others to make a healthy change in their lives. Cycling provided an environment where Lucy was able to focus on getting healthy and fit - since then she's organized races, participated in cycling races and triathlons and is definitely no longer on the sidelines. For Lucy, promoting health and wellbeing through cycling is her mandate and many women have benefitted from her positive approach to the support and her desire. Through her bike shop, Lucy has developed women’s group rides that brought together women of all abilities, body types and aspirations to learn about technique and bike maintenance and to provide a venue for them to enjoy cycling together. Through the bike manufacturer, Trek, Lucy organizes an annual ride for breast cancer which has drawn as many as 80 riders and raised money for cancer research. As a Trek cycling dealer, Lucy has been recognized as the top seller of women-specific bikes in Canada - not bad for a store in northern BC with a small geographic area to draw from! Every spring Lucy hosts Ladies' Night Out - an open house for women in the community that brings together organizations, businesses and groups that cater to sport in Terrace, celebrates fitness and kicks off the riding season. | |
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2009
ProMOTION Plus and BC Rugby Union Honour Anna Schnell at BC Rugby Hall of Fame Gala  Anna Schnell (centre) with P+ Board members Sue Griffin and Lynda Cannell at the awards ceremony
Photo courtesy: Hugh Jervis
On May 21st, 2009 ProMOTION Plus and BC Rugby Union presented Anna Schnell with a Leadership Award for her excellence and leadership in womens' rugby at the annual BC Rugby Hall of Fame gala at the Sheraton Wall Centre.
Anna has been and integral member of the BC Senior Women’s Provincial Team for 3 years. For the 2009 National Women’s League Season she will be co-captain (along with Marlene Donaldson – last year’s winner of this award) the BC Women, who will be looking to complete the three-peat of national titles.
Anna has represented her country around the world collecting seven international caps and including the 2006 Rugby World Cup. Anna is a carded athlete through the Sport Canada carding program. She's had 6 seasons with the Burnaby Lake Rugby Club, where she has led the Premier Women to three provincial titles, including a dramatic victory 2 ½ weeks ago at UBC Thunderbird Stadium. In her professional life off the rugby pitch, Anna is regarded as a leader in the industry of Commercial Real-estate. After successfully working on the launch and leasing of the new Vancouver Convention Centre, Anna was promoted this past January. As testament to her leadership qualities, Anna was promoted to Project Manager of National Initiatives for Colliers Internationation, where she is a member of the Canadian Leadership Team. | |
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2008
ProMOTION Plus & ASRA Honour Melissa Perron at annual ASRA Spirit of Excellence Feast
October 25th, 2008
 ProMOTION Plus Executive Director, Beverley Siver, Melissa Perron &
Joan Wharf-Higgins (Co-Chair, P+ Victoria)
ProMOTION Plus and ASRA presented Melissa Perron with a leadership award at the annual ASRA Spirit of Excellence Feast on October 25th, 2008. Melissa Perron is recognized for her work as a coach, leader and role model. This Grade 11 Student currently coaches Grade 8 Girls Volleyball and helps out with the Junior Boys Volleyball team at Ecole Victor Brodeur in Melissa is an athlete on two Volleyball teams; she represented BC at the National Francophone Games in Most recently Melissa was chosen to be on the swim team for Aboriginal Team BC at the 2008 North American Indigenous Games in Marlene Donaldson receives Leadership Award at BC Rugby Union Hall of Fame Gala
September 2008
 Marlene Donaldson (far right) with team mates at the BC rugby Union Hall of Fame gala September 17th, 2008.
“The British Columbia Rugby Union is proud to partner with ProMOTION Plus to implement an annual award to recognize women who are leaders in our community” said Jeff Sauvé, BC Rugby chief executive officer. “Both on and off the rugby pitch, our inaugural recipient is a testament to the leadership qualities required to enhance the amateur sporting experience for women. As a premier league player, captain of our senior provincial team, high school coach and BC Rugby board member we are proud to acknowledge Marlene Donaldson and thank Irene Schell for her excellent presentation at our awards gala.”
Marlene Donaldson is originally from Ontario, where she played rugby for the Toronto Scottish club. Marlene has made her mark on the BC rugby scene since she relocated to Victoria four years ago. As Captain of the senior women’s side at Velox, Marlene led her team to a provincial championship this year. She is also Captain of the BC senior women’s team, a position she has held for four years, and has been an active member of the National Senior Women’s Team since 2001. Her rugby journey also included two seasons of premier-level rugby with London Wasps in the United Kingdom. Over the past few years, Marlene has been highly involved with coaching and managing youth rugby at Velox and last year coached the U19 Women’s Crimson Tide program. A student at Camosun College, Marlene is transferring to the University of Victoria in September to pursue a teaching certificate. Leadership Award recognizes lifetime commitment to sport
July 31, 2008
 Kelowna Mayor Sharon Shepard, Yvette Delcourt and ProMOTION Plus Chair Deborah Pyne
Kelowna figure skating coach Yvette Delcourt was recognized during the B.C. Summer Games for her lifetime contribution to girls and women in her sport.
The City of Kelowna, together with the 2008 B.C. Summer Games, partnered with ProMOTION Plus to honour Delcourt with a Leadership Award, in recognition of her exemplary achievement in the sport of figure skating over the past 50 years in Kelowna and the province of B.C. The award was presented during the 26th B.C. Summer Games held in Kelowna July 24 to 27.
“Leaders like Yvette inspire us with their passion and their dedication to their work,” said Mayor Sharon Shepherd. “They are frequently unaware of the far-reaching, positive effect their commitment has on their team, their league, their sport and their community at large. Yvette was instrumental in the designation of the Kelowna Skating Club as a PacificSport Regional Training Centre and, today, Kelowna Skating Club is the largest skating club in Western Canada.”
Leslie Lindberg and Jill Carley receive Leadership Awards
at 2008 BC Winter Games
Feb. 25th, 2008
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2007
Leadership Award Recipient Honoured at ASRA Spirit of Excellence Conference
Oct 21st, 2007
ProMOTION Plus and ASRA partnered to recognize Karen Collins with a special Leadership Award at the ASRA Awards and Recognition Banquet held Oct. 20th as part of the Spirit of Excellence Conference in Richmond, BC. ProMOTION Plus Board members, Kim Appleton and Jennifer Fenton were on hand to present the award.
 Karen Collins with former Board member and presenter Jennifer Fenton
Karen, a member of the Cowichan Tribes in Duncan, BC was chosen for her lifelong involvement in sport as an athlete, coach, and volunteer. She serves as an ASRA Board member for Region 4 - Vancouver Island. Among her many achievements, Karen was an Aboriginal Team BC Coach for the North American Indigenous Games in 2006 and will be an Aboriginal Team BC Coach at the 2008 North American Indigenous Games. She is BC’s representative for the Aboriginal Sport Circle and is currently employed as the Cowichan Tribes University Advisor. She has coached softball, basketball and soccer in her community. Karen is passionate about her work and says "I love working with youth, and feel my training in child and youth care/social work and addictions would be a benefit when working with youth. I live a very healthy lifestyle, and feel you need to lead by example to help youth in crisis, and keep them playing sports or participating in cultural events."
Congratulations Karen!
Judy Shanley (left) and Gillian Thomson were this year's recipients of the ProMOTION Plus Leadership Awards. Congratulations! Judy Shanley is recognized for her work benefitting women over the age of 19 - the Outward Bound Urban Women of Courage program. Judy created this unique program while a student at Langara College. The Urban Women of Courage program is the first urban-focused program for Outward Bound and has been so successful they are looking at its potential as a national program. Gillian Thomson is recognized for her work with girls and women under the age of 19… for her dedication to the sport of sailing as an athlete, volunteer and leader. Gillian's sailing career has spanned over 22 years during which she competed both provincially and internationally. She was named one of the most influential people in B.C.’s sailing community by Pacific Yachting Magazine, a local sport Hero by Sport Kelowna, and Canada’s 2006 Sailor of the Year by the Canadian Model Boat Association. Gillian was instrumental in the development of the International Trapseat 16 catamaran class for disabled athletes and has worked tirelessly to ensure access and opportunity to those in Kelowna who want to learn the sport of sailing. Through her efforts, the Learn to Sail program in the Central Okanagan Sailing Association has expanded from 60 students to a record 2,000 students last year – It is the largest and most successful program of its kind in Canada and is unequalled in North America. | |
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Winners 2003
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Winners 2000 Lifetime Contribution Joe Sullivan, Assistant Coach, Hazelton Secondary Wrestling Team - bio Organization BC Wheelchair Basketball Society - bio Team SFU Women’s Softball, Burnaby BC bio On the Move Category Erin Murphy, Port Coquitlam - bio Young Woman Category Minh Ngo, Surrey BC - bio Karen Tung, Vancouver BC - bio Mikela Grady, Vancouver BC - bio Individual Achievements Norma Foster, Burnaby BC - bio Individual Contribution Awards Co-winners Robert Jackson, Richmond BC - bio Gayle Guest, West Vancouver BC - bio |
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Winners 1999 On the Move Category Sara Deteves, Housten Secondary School Athletics bio Young Woman Category Jasmine Dowker, Vanier Secondary School, Courtenay - bio Individual Category Cheryl Thomas Aboriginal Sport/Rec Association - bio BC Women & Karate bio Organization Osteofit Program at BC Women’s Hospital - bio Team Merritt Secondary School Physical Education Department - bio Media The North Shore News, Sports Editor: Andrew McCredie - bio |
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Winners 1998
On the Move Category Rachel Corkum - bio Young Woman Category Bev Seebaran - bio Alexandra Guarascio - bio Individual Category Dorothy Jean Paul - bio Lifetime Achievement Jenny John bio Organization BC Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health- bio Team “Abreast in a Boat” Breast Cancer Survivors Dragon Boat Team - bio Media Steve Ewen - bio |
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Previous Winners Rosalyn Hicks - UBC Women's Soccer Ashlea McManus - SFU Wrestling Lauren Woolstencroft - Canadian Disabled Alpine Ski Team, Coaching Category Leslie Clarke - Canadian Disabled Alpine Ski Team, Winner - bio Trish Kayne - Kicks Girls Soccer Ashley Rowe - Nanaimo Canoe and Kayak Club Angela Pelleirn - Burnaby Girls Soccer Club On the Move Category Jeraldine Chan - SFU Wrestling Joe Crocco - Coquitlam Minor Softball Association Lauren Koerber - Mid Valley Wrestling Club Brian Lewis - Tri-City Eagles Field Hockey Association Sarina McKenzie - Women's Only Soccer Camps, Winner - bio Young Woman Category Jeraldine Chan - SFU Wrestling Team Lauren Koerber - Mid Valley Wrestling Club, Winner - bio Katherine Hobor - Teenspeed Cycling Club Consulting Category Ron Suzuki - Strathcona Community Centre, Winner - bio Education Category Sarina McKenzie - Women's Only Soccer Camps City of Coquitlam Gender Equity Committee, Winner - bio Development Category Sarina McKenzie - Women's Only Soccer Camps Ashley Rowe - Nanaimo Canoe and Kayak Club, Winner - bio Teenspeed Cycling Club and Coaches Recognition Category Michael Booth - Sports Editor NOW Newspaper Sarina McKenzie - Women's Only Soccer Camps Barbara Stewart - Writer, Winner - bio Ron Suzuki - Strathcona Community Centre Greater Victoria Velodrome Association | |
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ProMOTION Plus and Kimberley-Cranbrook 2008 BC Winter Games Society were delighted to present two Leadership awards at a special luncheon on Friday, Feb.22nd during the 2008 BC Winter Games in Cranbrook, BC.
 L-R: Games President Rob McIntyre, Leslie Lindberg, Jill Carley and P+ Executive Director - Bev Siver
Leslie Lindberg of Kimberley, BC
Leslie began her dance career at tender age of 4 in Allan, Saskatchewan. She worked hard over many years to become an accomplished dancer and choreographer. In 1991 she moved to Kimberley and opened the doors of the Kimberley Dance Academy and although she loved to perform in Kimberley she found her passion, which was to Teach. Dance along with sport provides children with all the benefits of physically activity in addition to increased self esteem, confidence and discipline.
Leslie’s favour quote is:
A good teacher....explains
A superior teacher.......demonstrates
A great teacher........inspires
And we believe Leslie is a Great teacher as she encourages her pupils to believe in themselves and in their dreams.
Jill Carley of Cranbrook, BC
Jill is always willing to lend a hand and in fact rarely says “no” when it involves young women and her passion of basketball. Graduating in 1990 at Mount Baker High Jill went on to not only to play basketball in college and university she was named the Academic All Canadian from 1993 to 1996 while University of Lethbridge. After university she coached girls basketball and made Cranbrook her home again in 2003. Not only a talented coach Jill is a phenomenal role model for these young athletes.
The Leadership Awards were developed to recognize the achievement of women, men, groups or organizations, who through their work (be it professional or as a volunteer), have created or developed opportunities for women and girls in BC to participate more fully in sport or recreation.
Congratulations Leslie and Jill!
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