SSCA Volunteer of the Year,

Debbie Holgate memorial

“Debbie Holgate Volunteer of the Year”

 

 

Debbie Holgate was the president of the SSCA from 1991-1992 and 1996-1998 and an active sailor from the LDYC. She was a champion of fair and equitable sport delivery. SSCA is honoured to recognize her with the SSCA Volunteer of the Year award.

 

2007   Kimberley Ives, “founding member Wind on my Wings”

2006   Mark Drozda “Canada Games major official/out-going executive”

2005   Volunteers of the Jeux du Canada Games, Regina

2005   Sandy Lauder “Team Leader Canada Games/President of SSCA for 1999-2005”

2004   Volunteers of the National Windsurfing Championships

2004   Volunteers of the Pre-Canada Games/Western Canadian Championships

2003   Bob Lidington, BSSC/SSC “Race Officer”

2003   *Harry Sweetman, LMLSC “Club Activities/sailing instructor/Regatta organizer”

2002   Battleford’s SC “Western Canadian/Canadian Championships”

2001   Bob Gilchrist, Battleford’s SC “Club activities/Regatta organizer”

2001   Barney Kenney, SK Windsurfing Club, “World Ice and Snow Championships”

2000    Mike Heseltine, PASC “Western Canadian Race Officer”

1999   Murray Little, PASC “Western Canadian Summer Games”

1998   *Evert Van Olst PASC * “Supporter of Racing Activities”

1997   Paul Ross, PASC “ Out-going Training Director”

1996   Eb Fass, Blackstrap SC “Founding member of Blackstrap/promoter of Sailing”

1995   Jake Van Smeden, Saskatoon SC “Club Activities/National Jury”

1993   Don Tatchell, Battleford’s SC “Club activities/Regatta organizer”

1993   Dale Denholm, SK Windsurfing Club “National Windsurfing Championships”

1989      *John Merz LDYC * “Canada Summer Games”

 

* Deceased

 

SSCA Debbie Holgate Volunteer of the Year

Criteria

 

SSCA Volunteer of the year was established to recognize the outstanding contributions of volunteers of SSCA club members. The award cannot be awarded to either a current SSCA director or employee.

 

The award criteria are.

 

1.     The contribution can be specific activities by the candidate for a period of years or major contributor to a specific event or program during a particular year.

2.     Has shown leadership qualities with respect to the event or activity

3.     Must be a current member in good standing of an SSCA club.

4.     Through their behaviour and manner sets an example for other members and sailors

5.     Demonstrates leadership and sportsmanship and has gained respect of fellow members and sailors.