The Archery Canada Annual Awards are intended to recognize those volunteers, archers, coaches and judges who have excelled at a level above that of Provincial awards. These awards are not intended to replace those which may be awarded by a province. These awards are intended to show a progression in volunteerism, coaching, judging, management, and shooting from provincial to national level. Specific criteria have been established for each award and these are circulated to the membership with the nomination call.
Annual Awards Nomination Process
Archery Canada’s annual awards recognize individuals and organizations for outstanding contributions to the sport.
Nominations for Archery Canada’s annual awards reflect national‐level significance and are intended to originate from national or provincial/territorial leadership. Eligible nominators include members of an Archery Canada Committee, members of the Archery Canada Board of Directors (representing a province or territory), members of a Provincial/Territorial Sport Organization (PTSO) Board of Directors (representing a province or territory), and Archery Canada staff. Nominations from individual registrants will be reviewed by appropriate committee for endorsement.
How it works:
A call for nominations goes out in the first quarter of the year and reviewed by the appropriate committee or the Athlete Council. Valid nominations are considered by the Archery Canada Board of Directors, which selects award recipients or may choose not to present an award in a given year.
Announcement & presentation:
Award recipients are announced through a national press release and Archery Canada’s social media. Awards may be mailed or presented in person.
Canadian Archery Builders Award
This award recognizes individuals who have made a significant and lasting contribution to the growth and development of archery in Canada. It honours leadership, service, and commitment that positively impact the sport at the national or multi‑provincial/territorial level through grassroots development, competitive excellence, advocacy, and strong organizational governance.
Dedicated to: Don Lovo
Past Recipients
1989 Lois & Don Lovo (BC)
1991 Gilles Desroby (QC)
1992 Hank Wiseman (BC)
1993 Eileen & Ewan Ferrier (AB)
1994 Dennis Mrokwia (AB)
1995 Fred Walker (AB)
1996 Hank Wisemen (BC)
1997 Charles Nickerson (NB)
1998 Al Wills (BC)
2000 Marthe Cusson (QC)
2001 Aimé Breault (QC)
2002 Gilbert (Gib) Henderson (SK)
2003 Mens’ World Compound Team
2004 Joan McDonald (ON)
2006 Robert & Sheila Sheppard (NS)
2007 James Wiebe (BC)
2008 Greg Durward (BC)
2009 Kathleen Millar (ON)
2010 Alain Gravel (QC)
2011 No recipient
2012 Allan Wills (BC)
2013 Ghislain Arsenault (QC)
2014 Bruce Savage (ON)
2015 Christiane Murphy (QC)
2016 Bruce Savage (ON)
2017 Roger Garrod (MB)
2018 Maurice Levesque (NB)
2019 Bob Pannell (SK)
2020 Rene Schaub (AB)
2021 Don Lohnes (NS)
2022 Sean McKenty (ON)
2023 Randall Jones (ON)
2024 Léonard Brisson (QC)
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
This award recognizes an individual whose exceptional volunteer service has had a meaningful and lasting impact on archery in Canada. It celebrates dedication, leadership, and selfless contribution in areas such as coaching, officiating, event delivery, athlete development, and administration at the national and/or multi‑provincial level.
Dedicated to: Greg Durward
Past Recipients
1989 Alain Gravel (QC)
1990 Jim Goldstone (SK)
1991 Andy Martin (NB)
1992 Jean Yves Plante (QC)
1993 Charles Nickerson (NB)
1994 Helena Myllyniemi (BC)
1996 Bruce Savage (ON)
1998 Wendy Ross / Ron Missyabit (MB)
1999 Greg Durward (BC)
2000 Gilbert (Gib) Henderson (SK)
2001 Dianne Dalman (AB)
2002 Gilbert (Gib) Henderson (SK)
2003 Monai Wanner (SK)
2005 Rene Shaub (AB)
2007 Vickilynne Schleppe (AB)
2008 Interlake Archers Club (MB)
2009 Joan McDonald (ON)
2010 Richard Towler (ON)
2011 Linda Gagnon (QC)
2012 Roger Garrod (MB)
2013 Phil Parlee (NB)
2014 Rene & Pauline Schaub (AB)
2015 Shawn Riggs (ON)
2016 Marc Gagnon (QC)
2017 Christiane Murphy (QC)
2018 Ryan Van Berkel (MB)
2019 John Cannon (SK)
2020 Ron Ostermeier (BC)
2021 Linda Price (BC)
2022 Alec Denys (ON)
2023 Sonia Schina (BC)
2024 Brad Barclay (BC)
HANK WISEMAN COACH OF THE YEAR
Hank Wiseman Coach of the Year Award is awarded to a coach who holds a minimum Introduction intermediate coach certification and is a coach who demonstrates athlete development principles, fair play and sportsmanship. Coaches at least 1 Squad athlete and exemplifies dedication to coaching by promoting coaching certification.
Past Recipients
1990 Archie Lovelace (SK)
1991 Cliff Allan (BC)
1992 Joan McDonald / Gary Gillies (ON)
1993 Leonard Brisson (QC)
1994 Doug Soar (BC)
1996 Joan McDonald (ON)
1997 Archie Lovelace (SK)
1998 Bruce Savage (ON)
1999 Joan McDonald (ON)
2000 Arthur Nault (QC)
2001 Arthur Nault (QC)
2002 Shereen Farrell (MB)
2003 James Wiebe (BC)
2004 Susan Lemke (BC)
2008 Joan McDonald (ON)
2009 Bruce Savage (ON)
2010 Joan McDonald (ON)
2011 Kathleen Millar (ON)
2012 Joan McDonald (ON)
2013 Joan McDonald (ON)
2014 Trina Snooks (NB)
2015 Kathleen Millar (ON)
2016 Joan McDonald (ON)
2017 Shawn Riggs (ON)
2018 Linda Price (BC)
2019 Kevin Evans (BC)
2022 Shawn Riggs (ON)
2023 Ron Van der Hoff
2024 Linda Price (BC)
SENIOR MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
This award honours a senior male archer who has demonstrated exceptional performance, consistency, and excellence while representing Canada at the national and/or international level. It recognizes athletic achievement, sportsmanship, and leadership across all archery disciplines.
Dedicated to: Frank Jones – Canada’s first international archery representative
Past Recipients
2018 Austin Taylor (MB)
2019 Crispin Duenas (ON)
2021 Christopher Perkins (ON)
2022 Christopher Perkins (ON)
2024 Kyle Tremblay (ON)
SENIOR FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
This award honours a senior female archer who has achieved outstanding competitive success while demonstrating dedication, sportsmanship, and excellence at the national and/or international level. It celebrates leadership and high performance across all archery disciplines.
Dedicated to: Dorothy (Wagar) Lidstone – Pioneer of women’s archery excellence in Canada
Past Recipients
2018 Virginie Chenier (QC)
2019 Trudy Dryden (NB)
2021 Stephanie Barrett (ON)
2022 Senior Recurve Women’s Team (Eleanor Brug (BC), Stephanie Barrett (ON), Virginie Chénier (QC))
2024 Virginie Chenier (QC)
JUNIOR MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
This award recognizes an outstanding junior male archer who has demonstrated exceptional skill, commitment, and sportsmanship while competing at the national and/or international level. It celebrates emerging talent and inspires continued progression toward senior and elite competition.
Dedicated to: Tom Mack – Influential supporter of junior athlete development
Past Recipients
2018 Benjamen Lee (ON)
2019 Austin Taylor (MB)
2021 Andrew Smollett (AB)
2022 Dustin Watson (ON)
2024 Damon Polowaniuk (AB)
JUNIOR FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
This award recognizes an outstanding junior female archer who has demonstrated excellence in performance, dedication to training, and positive leadership while competing at the national and/or international level. It honours future leaders and champions in Canadian archery.
Dedicated to: Joan McDonald – Influential supporter of junior athlete development
Past Recipients
2019 Bryanne Lameg (MB)
2021 Chyler Sanders (MB)
2022 Natalee Chan (ON)
2024 Anya Pinel (ON)
JUDGE OF THE YEAR
This award honours a judge whose exceptional service, professionalism, and integrity have contributed significantly to the quality and development of officiating in Canadian archery. It recognizes leadership, mentorship, and commitment to upholding the highest standards of fair play.
Dedicated to: Sylvio Beauregard – Leader, Olympic official, and champion of Canadian archery judging
Past Recipients
2018 Randall Jones (ON)
2019 Mike Oneschuk (MB)
2021 Randall Jones (ON)
2022 Mike Oneschuk (MB)
2024 Laura Lynne Churchill (ON)
CANADIAN 3D ARCHERY AWARD
This award recognizes excellence in Canadian 3D archery, alternating between honouring an athlete for international competitive achievement and a builder for exceptional contributions to the growth, development, and organization of 3D archery in Canada.
Dedicated to: Peter Garrett – Canada’s first 3D Archery World Champion
Past Recipients
2019 World Championships Silver Medal Team- Miranda Sparkes, Monica Higgins, Trudy Dryden (BC/AB/NB)
2022 Trudy Dryden and William Alex Melnick (ON)
2023 Rene Schaub (AB)
2024 Katie Britton (BC)
VOLUNTEER PINS
Archery Canada works with its Member Provinces and Territories to recognize volunteers at the Club and PTSO level. The following Volunteer Pins are available. A volunteer can only receive one pin at each level.
Bronze Volunteer Recognition Pin
Bronze Volunteer Recognition Pin can be awarded by a Club, Province or Archery Canada, pins are purchased by the Club or Province.
- An Archery Canada member who demonstrated long-term commitment to organized archery at the club/local level in the capacity of volunteer builder, administrator, official, coach or other supporting role.
- The chairperson or member of an Archery Canada committee or sub-committee who demonstrated commitment and competency to deliver programmes and/or services.
Silver Volunteer Recognition Pin
Silver Volunteer Recognition Pin can be awarded by a PTSO or by the Archery Canada Board, pins may be purchased by the Province from Archery Canada.
- An Archery Canada member who demonstrated long-term commitment to archery at the local or provincial level in the capacity of volunteer builder, administrator, official, coach or other supporting role, who has received a Bronze Volunteer Recognition Pin already.
- The chairperson(s) of a national championship organizing committee.
- The chairperson(s) of the Canada Games organising committee.
- The chairperson or member of an Archery Canada committee or sub-committee who demonstrated exceptional commitment and competency in fulfilling the portfolio’s demands
Gold Volunteer Recognition Pin
Gold Volunteer Recognition Pins are awarded by the Archery Canada Board donated from Archery Canada inventory.
- An Archery Canada member who demonstrated outstanding, long-term commitment to archery at the local, provincial or national level in the capacity of volunteer builder, administrator, official, coach or other supporting role, who has received a Silver Volunteer Recognition Pin already.
- A national-level volunteer whose long-term commitment to Archery Canada needs recognition by the membership.
Under special circumstances, the Archery Canada Board of Directors may award Diamond Volunteer Recognition Pin for long time volunteerism.
EXTERNAL HALLS OF FAME
Archery Canada has had sport participants who have gone on to be recognized for their contributions in external organization Halls of Fame. We have tried to capture and list these individuals below for their accomplishments.
Members of the Canadian Olympic Sports Hall of Fame
Joan Frances McDonald (1992)
Don Lovo (1988)
Lisa Buscombe (1985)
Lucille Lessard (1982)
Dorothy Lidstone (1971)
Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame at Exhibition Park in Toronto
Mrs. Dorothy Lidstone 1969 World Target Champion (inducted1977)
Ms. Lucille Lessard 1974 World Field Champion (inducted1977)
World Archery Plaquette Recipients
Gold
- Donald M. Lovo (1981)
Silver
- Fred Usher (1983)
- Donald M. Lovo (1979)
- Terry Dickson (1973)
- Allan Wills (2023)
Bronze
- Allan R. Wills (1997)
- Kathy Millar (1984)
- Donald M. Lovo (1979)
- Terry Dickson (1968)
