December 1, 2007 (Calgary, AB) – The 2007 CCA AGM began yesterday in snowy Calgary, Alberta beside Canada Olympic Park with opening sessions that included presentations from National team sponsors H&R Block, Tim Hortons and Louis Garneau, and delegates such as Richard Wooles, BC Coach and High Performance Director.

An early evening reception and banquet was followed by guest speaker, paracyclist Brayden MacDougall, who has cerebral palsy and is from Alberta. MacDougall gave a passionate speech on how cycling has enriched his life from the early days when he was introduced to cycling, to his involvement with the National team and his aspirations to represent Canada at the Paralympics in 2012.

Following MacDougall’s speech the CCA’s 2007 Awards were presented:

Event/Organizer of the Year
Presented to the Event/Organizer, which exemplifies outstanding coordination and exposure for the sport.
– Road – Tour du PEI
РMountain Bike РMTB World Cup -St-F̩licien, Club V̩lo2max St-F̩licien, QC
– Track – Tim Hortons Elite National Championship, Atlantic Cycling Centre-NB
– BMX – Pre World Championship, Abbotsford BMX Club, BC
– CycloCross- Centennial Park, Midweek Cycling Club, ON
РParacycling- D̩fi Sportif, Altergo, QC

Official of the Year
To recognize a cycling commissaire for overall proficiency and contribution to cycling.
– Claire Bonin, BC

Torchy Peden Award
To recognize a Province/Territory for overall success of contribution to Cycling.
– Manitoba Cycling Association

Russ Coupland
Awarded for the Best Junior performance
– Monique Sullivan, Alberta

President’s Trophy
Awarded to best overall athlete
– Svein Tuft, British Columbia

Builder of the Year
Contribution to the Canadian Cycling Association as a builder
– Newmarket Eagles Cycling Club, Ontario

Contribution to the Canadian Cycling Association
As a coach, instructor, official or event organizer and any other special contribution.

Service Pins

5 Years
– Pierre Blanchard / QC
– Lister Farrar / BC
– Denise Kelly / ON
– Kevin MacCuish /
– Francis Paradis / QC
– Dominique Perras / QC
– John Tolkamp / BC
– Lesley Tomlinson / BC

15 Years
– Bill Kinash / SK