Today, Minister of Community Services John Streicker presented Teslin’s Amy Handrahan with the Government of Yukon’s annual community recreation leadership award. The Government of Yukon gives out this award every year to Yukoners who have made outstanding contributions to recreation in their community. Amy Handrahan was nominated for her specific contributions as a coach with Teslin Minor Hockey and her overall commitment to recreation programming in her community.
Community recreation leaders play a critical role in Yukon. Their drive and passion help create countless opportunities for community members to stay active and connected with each other. Amy is an amazing example of a recreation leader who goes above and beyond to support her community and I am honoured to present her with this year’s award.
Amy is always extending herself as much as possible to participate in community recreation programs. She goes above and beyond to be involved in recreation, especially when it comes to youth programs, and gives readily of her time. She exemplifies the positive impact involved and engaged RCMP members can have on a community.
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The Government of Yukon typically presents the community recreation leadership award every year at the annual recreation gathering, which it hosts jointly with the Recreation and Parks Association of the Yukon (RPAY). Due to the pandemic, the Association is hosting a series of online workshops in lieu of an in-person gathering. Minister Streicker presented the award at one of these workshops.
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Thirty-eight individuals from communities throughout Yukon have received the award since the government first presented it in 2000.
Government of Yukon Community Recreation Leadership Award recipients
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2000 |
Bonnie Roberts |
Pelly Crossing |
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2000 |
Brian Hemsley |
Ross River |
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2000 |
Monna Sproffreeff |
Dawson City |
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2001 |
Gary Knickle |
Beaver Creek |
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2001 |
Tracy Kassi |
Old Crow |
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2002 |
Dennis Mitchell |
Carmacks |
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2002 |
Colin MacPherson |
Ross River |
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2003 |
George Skookum |
Carmacks |
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2003 |
Ian Spencer |
Mayo |
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2004 |
Jason Barber |
Dawson City |
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2004 |
Kyle Smith |
Ross River |
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2005 |
Betty Gill |
Pelly Crossing |
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2005 |
Jim Healy |
Marsh Lake |
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2006 |
Shawn and Kelly Pollard |
Carcross |
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2006 |
Wendy Andre |
Mayo |
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2007 |
Karen McKenna |
Mount Lorne |
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2007 |
John Streicker |
Marsh Lake |
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2008 |
Bernard Menelon |
Mayo |
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2008 |
Jeremy Harper |
Pelly Crossing |
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2009 |
Beverly James |
Carcross |
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2009 |
Chris Nash |
Whitehorse |
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2009 |
Judy Freak |
Faro |
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2010 |
Irwin Gaw |
Dawson City |
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2010 |
Bill Power |
Faro |
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2011 |
Dan and Val Drummond |
Haines Junction |
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2012 |
Fran Etzel |
Ross River |
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2013 |
Anne Morgan |
Whitehorse |
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2013 |
Ursula Angerer |
Tagish |
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2014 |
Tristan Nieman |
Beaver Creek |
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2014 |
Meaghen Kimmitt |
Watson Lake |
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2015 |
Pavlina Sudrich |
Whitehorse |
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2016 |
Jeremy McCulloch |
Old Crow |
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2017 |
Patty Moore |
Haines Junction |
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2018 |
Kara Went |
Faro |
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2019 |
Cindy Underhill |
Carmacks/Tagish |
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2019 |
Lisa Preto |
Haines Junction |
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2020 |
Amy Handrahan |
Teslin |
Matthew Cameron
Cabinet Communications
867-393-7136
matthew.cameron@gov.yk.ca
Odile Nelson
Communications, Community Services
867-332-0886
odile.nelson@gov.yk.ca