RA's Recognition & Awards Program
The RA Recognition & Awards program celebrates the RA’s vibrant community and gives special recognition to those who have made a meaningful difference in our Association.
Award Recipients – 1958 to date
Hall of Fame Builder Award
The Association’s Hall of Fame Builder Award recognizes and honours the achievements of individuals who, through their efforts, have made a major contribution to the development of the goals and objectives of the Recreation Association of the Public Service of Canada. Established in 1972.
Charlie W. Anderson
J. Roy Baxter William J. Bottomley Dr. W. Clifford Clark Philip S. Conroy Moïse Deschamps Jacques Fortier Edwin Alexander Gardner Allan Milton Hern Robert S. Hood Martin E. Kenny Ray Kinsella Charles J. Mackenzie |
M.J. (Mike) McTaggart Layne J. Noble Donna Pim Ian Spear Walter Clifford Ronson David Sim Dr. Kenneth W. Taylor Walter J. Turnbull Jack Vinokur Dave Waddell Maj. General Hugh A. Young |
Hall of Fame Sports Award
The Associations Hall of Fame Sports Award recognizes and honours the achievements of individuals and teams who, through their efforts, have brought special attention to the Recreation Association of the Public Service of Canada. Established in 1972.
Frank Amyot
Michael & Christina Ashcroft Mike Beres Ian Bishop Charlie Connell Rudy Costantini John Czich Andrew Dabeka Lillian de Angelis Michel Dessureault F.R. (Ted) Edwards George H. Fraser Margaret (Joe) Hamilton Donald Harper B.C. (Barney) Hartman Halvor Heggtveit |
Syd Howe
Steve Kelly Clayton Kenny Bruce Malmberg Arnie Morrison Layne J. Noble Jen Robertson Randolph (Randy) Ross Jacques Rossignol Charles Saint-Germain Linda Thom Andy Tommy Dawn Ventura J.L. (Jack) Williams National Women’s Foil Team (1977-1986): Karen Bergenstein, Paulette Cogliati, Marie-France Dufour, Louise-Marie Leblanc, Caroline Mitchell, Carole Wishart |
Association Life Membership Award
The Association Life Membership Award recognizes Members who, over a significant period of time, have demonstrated meritorious service in the promotion of recreational activities on behalf of the Association and for outstanding contributions to the development of the Association. Established 1958.
Charles W. Anderson
Dr. John Apsimon Donald C. Awrey J. Roy Baxter E.R. (Ted) Beddoe William H. Broom William J. Bottomley David L. Burgess Margaret Catley Carlson Joseph Cardillo Charles A.S. Clark Philip S. Conroy Gordon Cooper Pearl Copeland Bertha Cosgrove Moïse Deschamps Guylaine Duperre-Gass Gary Enright Jacques Fortier John Garner Pierre Gauthier Wally Gerus Leonard C. Hill Martin E. Kenny Bill Kerr |
Ray Kinsella
Guy R. Labossière E. Oscar Landry Barbara Lapointe George E. Lowe Charles J. Mackenzie Joseph McGuire Ronald P. Morris W. James O’Neil Ed Overstreet Hy Parks Ross W. Potter Sydney B. Pratt Herve Pratte J.E. Roger Roberge John Schwartzburg David Sim Gerry Sincennes George Sparks Arthur Sykes Dr. Kenneth W. Taylor Walter J. Turnbull Clayton R. Turner Jack Vinokur Betty Ward |
Club Life Membership Award
A Club Life Membership Award recognizes meritorious service in the development of club activities.
Archery Club
Janice Clark Bruce Malmberg Dawn Monroe Margaret Sampson Badminton Club Ian Bishop Anne Buckley Ferdy Doreleyers Bruce Filuk Wally Gerus Lois Heeney Ian McAllister Bruce Miller Ron Morris Dave Waddell Chess Club Les Bunning Doug Burgess Halldor Palsson Marie Scarabelli Curling Club Earl Adamson Harold Blackman Cedric “Ted” Brennand Harold H. Chalk Anna Doyle Esther Hamilton Dr. Clare Hopkins Vic Hosson John Johnson Astrid Kempster F.H. (Coonie) LeFeuvre Reg Mullins Edith Nielson Wilfred Oliver George Parsons Donna Pim Marion Rougier Joan Semeniuk Elizabeth Sliter Audrey Taylor Duplicate Bridge Club Albert de Wijze Harry Freedman Victor Giaccone Clifford Hargrove Brian Lamarre Bob Lagowski Irene Simm Dave Stothart Employee Fitness Centre Joanne Bertrand (DFAIT Fitness Centre) Debby Corbin (NRCan Fitness Centre) Ruth Guitard (AgriFIT) Doreen Killbride (DFAIT Fitness Centre) Chris Hayes (HRSDC WellFIT Centre) Paulin Lafontaine (HRDC WellFIT Centre) Peter Mathews (PSC Fitness Club) Eric Rickey (AgriFIT) Guylène Terracol (AgriFIT) Fencing Club Dr. John Apsimon Paulette Cogliati Marie France Dufour Dr. Raoul Sylt Gun Club Ernst Marthuler Thomas Yeung |
Judo Club
Glen Campbell Brian Lamarre Photo Club Eric Cottee Dave Elden John Elliott Pierre Gauthier Alice Gillies Paul Holland Catherine Kelly Henri Langlois Barbara Lapointe Edward R. Overstreet Barry Thoms RA Theatrical Society Margaret Dumbrell Freda Lombardo Rocco Lombardo Sail RA Bernie Diepman N.E. Hollingsworth Peter Juneau Bill Kerr Ross Misner Don Slater D.A. Symon Jack Vinokur Betty Ward Fifty Plus Club (Seniors) Violet Bergeron Fernande Blondeau Bert Brown Phil Cadeau Andy Halvorson James Harris Martin E. Kenny Gwynneth MacLeod J. Earl Matthews Robert (Bob) McDonald Frank Mills Mike Mongeau Evelyn Sparks Eilenn Stevenson Ski & Outdoor Club (Ski) Paul Baker Ron Bennett Louise Cameron Glen Campbell Paul Charrette Dorothy Cannon Jean Davis Bernie Diepman Dewart Hennig Jaime Impey Bruce Kealey Phil Pinkus Stamp Club Colin H. Bayley Lorne Bentham Norma L. Gilmour Bob (Robert) Kearney Steve Mulvey Hans Reiche Jeanne A. Toussaint Squash Club Larry Jones Dennis Raymond David Rayner |
President's Award
The President’s Award recognizes a significant contribution to the Recreation Association of the Public Service of Canada.
Archery
Neil Richards Adam Shewchuk Badminton Ian Bishop Andrew Dabeka Bruce Filuk Russell Mullan Doreen Phillips Dave Waddell Chess Ronald F. Rodgers Curling Esther Hamilton Dr. Clare Hopkins Reg Mullins Edith Nielson Wilfred Oliver Donna Pim Marion Rougier Joan Semeniuk Duplicate Bridge Shaw Desmond Pushpa Jain Euchre Bob and Denise Archambault David Burside Guylaine Gass Silvia Schauland Cleo Vaillancourt Employee Fitness Centre Sharon Allard (Health Club Santé) Marcel Beaudry (Health Club Santé) Karen Bickford (ORCC) Carol Cameron (Solicitor General) Richard D’Avignon (NRCan) Jay Fitzsimmons (NRCan) Ruth Guitard (AgriFIT) Debbie Montgomery (IDRC Fitness Centre) Lorraine Paré (Solicitor General) Eric Rickey (AgriFIT) Patty Scott (Solicitor General) Cythia Carraro, Terry Hind and Nancy Manning (SC/HRSDC) Fencing Dr. John ApSimon Hedda Hunter Lilianne MacKennirey Ronald Millette Andreas Meinert John Mitchell Dean Steacy Dr. Raoul Sylt Peter Walker Fifty Plus Club (Senior) Tom Nicholls Claudette Simoneau Rita St. John Gun Larry Pollock Linda Thom Judo Glen Campbell Father Louis Normand |
Photo
Pierre Gauthier Catherine Kelly Barbara Lapointe Racquetball Marc Beaudry Sail RA Ian Dawson Bernie Diepmen Bill Kerr Mike Kouri Julie Greene Edouard Nicholas Marc Plourde Jennifer Simpson Donald Slater Ski & Outdoor Club Bill & Arlene Buck Doris Dallaire Jean Davis Rudolph Oldenburg Squash Guy Blier Margaret Campbell Paulette Cogliati Lynn and Ron Francoeur Steve Gobel Steve Hall Viola Hennessey Linda Laframboise Rachelle Massie Dennis Raymond Bob Searle Alan Smith Wayne and Morna Woltman Stamp Doug Lingard Tennis Roma Broadfoot (RTC) Wilf and Solanges Côté Vivian Côté Pat Kouri John Mertens (RTC) Brenda Pfaus (RTC) Elizabeth Robertson (RTC) Diana Smith (RTC) League Sports Shawn Argue - Football / Hockey / Softball Peter Baron - Soccer Marc Beaudry - Hockey Wayne Beazley - Basketball Terry Cartile - Basketball Potvin Construction - Hockey Bourbon Cowboys Touchfootball Gary Cavanagh - Hockey/Softball Sheila Dudman - Ladies Fastball John Lanthier - Hockey Ross Nicholson - Hockey Abloom - Hockey Ottawa Towing - Ladies’ Fastball Prescott Hotel - Hockey Telesat (1978-1992) - Hockey Warriors - Hockey Jo-Anne Went - Softball |
Outstanding Volunteer Award
The Outstanding Volunteer Award recognizes a member who has distinguished themselves through contribution to the success of clubs, activities, other members or specific events hosted by the RA (sport open houses etc.). Established in 2019.
Roger Duffy – Ski & Outdoor Club
Sylvie Morissette – GAC Fitness Centre
Jane Rau – Ski & Outdoor Club
Mark Scott – Canoe Camping Club
Sylvie Morissette – GAC Fitness Centre
Jane Rau – Ski & Outdoor Club
Mark Scott – Canoe Camping Club
Outstanding Achievement Award
The Outstanding Achievement Award recognizes the achievements of an individual at the regional, provincial, national or international level. Established in 2019.
Elaine Brimicombe – Curling Club