Speed Skating Canada
Jean R. Dupré Administrator of the Year Award
The Jean R. Dupré Administrator of the Year Award recognizes the
outstanding contribution an administrator has made to the sport of speed skating in our
country. The award was established in the name of Jean R. Dupre, a long time CEO of
Speed Skating Canada. This award recognizes commitment, leadership and
passion while guiding us on a pursuit of excellence. It's about dreaming, believing and
seeking every possible opportunity for the betterment of our sport. The recipient of this
award has helped us reach our goal of being number one, or he/she works hard every day, to keep
us there. Qualified candidates can be a volunteer or a paid employee in an administrative role at the
national, branch or club level.
Who is eligible to receive this award?
Any Speed Skating Canada member or staff person who fulfils the role of an administrator, as an
employee or a volunteer, who has demonstrated meaningful, long-term involvement as evidenced by
some or all of the following achievements:
 Served with distinction on a club, branch, Speed Skating Canada office, or national
executive/committee.
 Contributed with distinction to the general development of speed skating at the club, branch, or
national level.
 Contributed long-term involvement that led to the successful implementation of a new grassroots
program at the branch or national level.
 Contributed with distinction to a special project that assisted in the growth and development of
speed skating.
 Showed leadership in obtaining sponsorship or financial assistance for speed skating at the club,
branch, or national level.
 Developed special public relations strategies that contributed to the promotion of speed skating.
Who can nominate candidates for this award?
Each branch of SSC is entitled to submit one name annually for selection for the Jean R. Dupré
Administrator of the Year Award. The achievements and qualifications of each nominee should be
listed on nomination forms provided by SSC. Nominations should cover in as much detail as possible
all the administrative speed skating accomplishments of the volunteer or employee being nominated
as an outstanding administrator.
How are the winners of the awards chosen?
The club and membership committee will decide the winner of the Jean R. Dupré Administrator of the
Year Award.
WHEN ARE THE AWARDS PRESENTED?
The awards will be presented at the SSC annual general meeting.
Winners
Jean R. Dupre Administrator of the Year Award
2012
Glenn Holmes
Stratford, P.E.I.
2013
Alice Humeny
Calgary
2014
Pam Dunbar
Yellowknife, NWT
2015
Gordon Rogers
Charlottetown, P.E.I.
2016
Lorna Holbech
Abbotsford, B.C.
SSC Certificates of Merit
2012
Stephen J. Arnold
Robert Bourassa
2015
Jennifer Gemmel
Nicolle Moskven
Lynda Murch
2016
Trevor Corey
Gilles Bergevin
Kingston, Ont.
Montreal, QC
Ottawa, ON
Landmark, MB
Calgary, AB
Fredericton, N.B.
Montréal, QC
Administrator of the Year Award
1992
Henrietta Goplen
Saskatoon
1993
Marie Costello
Fredericton, N.B.
1996
Michel Pellerin
Charlesbourg, Que.
1997
Linda Lee
Pitt Meadows, B.C.
1998
Jan Fisher
Pitt Meadows, B.C.
1999
Maurice Gagné
Charlesbourg, Que.
2000
Linda Vopicka
Fort St. John, B.C.
2002
Marie Claire Rouleau
Lachenaie, Que.
2003
Roger Fradette
Saguenay, Que.
2004
Dany Lemay
Montreal
2005
Roger Buxton
Unionville, Ont.
2006
Diane Berg
Saskatoon
2007
Lanyin Osborne
Abbotsford, B.C.
2008
Chantal Brideau
Caraquet, N.B.
2009
Pascal Archambault
Montreal
2010
Peter Dankers
Calgary
Now the Jean R. Dupre Administrator of the Year Award
Speed Skating Canada
850 Industrial Ave, Unit 17F
Ottawa, On, K1G 4K2
Tel: 613-260-3669
Fax: 613-260-3660
E-mail: [email protected]
Jean R. Dupré Administrator of the Year Award
and Certificate of Merit Award
Nomination Form
Part A
Nominee
Name:
Address:
City:
Province:
Postal code:
E-mail:
Telephone:
Place of birth:
Date of birth:
Nominator
Name:
Address:
City:
E-mail:
Date of nomination
Province:
Postal code:
Telephone:
Signature of branch representative
Part B
Participation as an administrator
Please list details of the nominee's career as an administrator in speed skating including all
administration positions held. Include the number of years of service in each of these positions.
1. Club level:
2. Provincial level:
3. Regional level:
4. National level:
5. International level:
Part C
Outstanding administrator award
Please describe why this person should receive this award in less than 1000 characters. This is what
Speed Skating Canada will use to introduce the winner.
Before e-mailing this application to the Speed Skating Canada office, please be sure all applicable
parts have been completed. Please send completed form to Speed Skating Canada no later than
Friday, May 5, 2017. Nominations will not be accepted after this date. The winner of these
awards will be announced at the SSC annual general meeting.