2008 Premier’s Athletic Awards
Coquitlam
gymnast Charlotte Mackie accepts the 2008 Premier’s
Athletic Award from Premier Gordon Campbell at the
awards ceremony held at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver,
February 11, 2008.
Each year, the top male and female athlete in
each of the B.C. Athlete Assistance Program are
honoured by the Premier and Minister responsible for
Sport at the Premier's Athletic Awards. These awards
honour athletes who, through their commitment to
excellence, hard work and determination, leave their
mark on sport in British Columbia. Past recipients
include Olympian runner Dianne Cummins and swimmer
Brent Hayden and Paralympian
wheelchair basketball player Marni Abbott and Boccia
athlete Paul Gauthier.
The Premiers Athletic Award Recipients’ photos
and accomplishments are displayed at the BC Sport
Hall of Fame and Museum at BC Place Stadium in
Vancouver.
Award recipients are nominated by their
provincial sport organization. For further
information, please contact your Provincial Sport
Organization or Post Secondary Institution.
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