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Distinguished Service Awards

Non-profit associations rely heavily on their memberships to provide volunteer time and energy. Most cannot function well without it. The ACMG recognizes exceptional contributions made by individuals to the Association, as well as to the guiding/instructing profession, through the presentation of a Distinguished Service Award.

In 2009, the ACMG began to recognize three levels of distinguished service: Silver, Gold and Platinum. Each of these represents successively greater contributions to the Association or the guiding community.

2009

Scott Davis (Platinum).
For more than a decade, Scott served the ACMG on various committees, as Vice-president and finally as President. Under his leadership, the professionalism of the Association grew tremendously.

Todd Guyn (Silver).
Todd served as Technical Director for several years, presiding over such key changes as the new Hiking Guide program and the snowshoe accreditation.

2007

Rod Gibbons
For his work on the BOD as well as the ongoing work on the Conduct review Committee

Jim Bishop
For his pro-bono work on the ACMG bylaw revisions

Brian Spear
For his work on the BOD and the Climbing Instructor Committee

2005

Harrison, Diny
• Served as Vice-president and President since 2001.
• Spearheaded the member survey, visioning session of 03/04.
• Started the process we are now engaged in, that is, the constitution and by-laws revision.

Norrie, Paul
• Served as restricted members representative in the mid 90s.
• Now Rockies representative since fall 04.

Harvey, Peter
• Has served on the Board for two terms.
• Has done a lot of work on sponsorship issues.

Gould, Brian
• 2 terms as West Coast Director on the Board.
• Very active in West Coast issues.

Sarrasin, Roger
•2 terms as West Coast restricted member director.
• Very active in West Coast issues.

2004

Klassen, Mark
For all his work on ACMG News

2003

Davis, Scott
Many years as West Columbias Director, acting Vice President, and active in Training and Certification Program

Shokoples, Cyril
3 years on BOD

Spear, Brian
CGI Director, developed and published CGI manual, significant contribution to development and operation of CGI Training and Certification Program

Stewart-Patterson, Iain:
Many years as West Coast Director working on technical issues and training for west coast members, active in Training and Certification Program

Yavorsky, Greg
Played many roles on BOD over many years including Assistant Guide and Rockies Director

2002

Andrews, Alison
3 years on BOD

Mathieson, Brent
(posthumous)

2000

Blanchard, Barry
3 years on BOD

Bleuer, Herb

Congdon, Dwayne
3 years on BOD

Flavelle, Scott

Haberl, Jim
(posthumous, accepted by Sue Oakey)

Laurilla, Roger
3 years on BOD

Taylor, Graeme
3 years on BOD

 

1999

Bonzi, Daniel
Many years on the Technical Committee and development of the Hiking Guide Program.

Corrigan, T S Buck
Many years on the Board of Directors and contribution to the operation and direction of the ACMG.

Lemire, Pierre
Many years on Technical Committee and significant contributions to the Training and Certification Program.

Miller, Chris
Many years of work on the Technical Committee, significant contribution to development and operation of Rock Guide program, and Climbing Gym Instructor program.

Orvig, Rob
Volunteering for several years in the National Parks portfolio.

Wyss, Jakob
Many years on the Board of Directors, past TD, many years on the Technical Committee and development of the Hiking Guide Program.

Zacharias, Colin
Many years of work on the Technical Committee and significant contributions to the Training and Certification Program.

1997

Blench, James
Clarkson, Guy
Field, George
Fuhrmann, Peter
Gallagher, Lloyd
Gertsch, Rudi
Gmoser, Hans
Gow, John		 Klassen, Karl
Kranabitter, Rudi
Lomas, Eric
Schiesser, Bernie
Stark, Dave
Stettler, Hans-Peter
Vockeroth, Don

 

 

  

President’s Award

This award is granted each year by the ACMG President to the person who has performed the most valuable volunteer service to the Association.

2009

Jorg Wilz
Presented the ACMG President's Award for uncounted days of work as Secretary -Treasurer overseeing the association's financial health. In addition, his leadership of the Membership Services Committee led to an excellent insurance program as well as a revised Simon Parboosingh Guide Assistance Fund.

 

Award of Excellence

Similar to the President’s Award, but presented by the ACMG Board of Directors, this award recognizes other members of the Association who have contributed strongly within a given year.

2009

Mark Klassen
Presented the ACMG Award of Excellence for his unstinting contributions as editor/writer/layout person/ad chaser/chief swabbie of the ACMG News. Mark has been an integral part of the Membership Services and the Technical Committees and has been an excellent course leader for TRU's Canadian Mountain and Ski Guide Program.

 

Industry Partner Award

This award is presented annually to the industry partner that has provided the best overall support to the ACMG.

2009

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