Canadian Paralympic Sport Awards

AWESOME VIDEO OF NATALIE IN PYEONGCHANG:  https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=2107227979335498&id=829014633823512

Ottawa, November 15, 2018 – A combined total of 22 medals from PyeongChang are represented by the recipients of this year’s Canadian Paralympic Sport Awards, as the Canadian Paralympic Committee honoured today the athletes and coaches in Calgary, AB.   Handed out following a Paralympic Games, the Sport Awards recognizes the outstanding achievements of Canadian athletes and coaches. This year’s awards will honour the top performances from the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games, where Canada won a record 28 medals, as well as coaching at the high performance and development levels,

“A huge congratulations to all of the very well-deserving recipients of this year’s Canadian Paralympic Sport Awards,” said Marc-André Fabien, president, Canadian Paralympic Committee. “You are all phenomenal ambassadors for sport in Canada and the Paralympic Movement, and we thank you for your commitment to excellence. We look forward to celebrating your many accomplishments in Calgary.”

Natalie Wilkie, far right.

Best Paralympic Debut by a Female Athlete – Natalie Wilkie from the Larch Hills Ski Club in Salmon Arm

The youngest member of the Canadian Paralympic Team in PyeongChang at the age of 17 years and two months, Natalie Wilkie made an unforgettable Games debut. She won a medal of each colour in cross-country skiing, including gold in the 7.5KM standing race.

“Being recognized for my performances in PyeongChang brings back so many good memories from the Paralympics. I feel honoured to have been chosen for this award.” - Natalie Wilkie

Link to full article: http://games.paralympic.ca/news/five-athletes-two-coaches-and-one-team-honoured-today-2018-sport-awards

2019 World Para Nordic Skiing Championships (Prince George):  https://www.caledonianordic.com/events/2019-world-para-nordic-skiing-championships