January 18, 2011 (Ottawa, ON) – The Canadian Cycling Association (CCA) is pleased to unveil its 2010 Award recipients, rewarding the outstanding dedication and commitment from the members of the Canadian cycling community. “These awards recognize the talented and dedicated cycling community we have in Canada. The contributions of event organizers, coaches and officials along with the commitment of our many volunteers and our membership is what strengthens cycling in Canada, said Greg Mathieu, chief executive officer and secretary general of the Canadian Cycling Association.

“It is always a difficult task to select a few individuals and events from such a large pool of qualified and deserving candidates. These people and organisations have all contributed to the excellent year Canadian cycling enjoyed in 2010.”

Recipients were honoured in various categories:
· Organizer of the Year, for each cycling sport
· Official of the Year
· Provincial Organization of the Year (Torchy Peden trophy)
· Builder of the Year
· Best Junior Cyclist of the Year (Russ Copeland award)
· President’s trophy

CCA Organizer of the Year for 2010
– Road: Grand Prix ProTour Québec, QC – Serge Arsenault
– Mountain Bike: UCI Mountain Bike & Trials World Championships, Mont-Sainte-Anne, QC –Gestev Inc.
– Track: National Championships, Bromont, QC – Sylvain Richard
– BMX: National Championships, Airdrie, AB – Airdrie BMX
– Para-cycling: UCI Para-Cycling Road World Championships, Baie Comeau, QC – Paramanic International
– Cyclocross: Jim Horner Cyclo Cross Grand Prix, AB – Juventus Cyclocross

Official of the Year: Kevin MacCuish
The Official of year is awarded to Kevin MacCuish of British Columbia for his contributions as an international MTB and BMX Commissaire.

Torchy Peden Trophy: Province of Québec
The Torchy Peden Trophy recognizes the province which demonstrated overall success in membership, efficiency of operation and administration.

Russ Copeland Award (Top Junior rider): Lauren Rosser and Tory Nyhaug
World Junior Downhill Champion Lauren Rosser for her gold medal performance at Mont-Ste-Anne this past August, along with BMX rider Tory Nyhaug for his performances in the Elite category in Super Cross international events while still a junior.

President’s Trophy: Tara Whitten
Whitten is rewarded for her World Champion performances in both the Omnium and Points Race at the UCI Track World Championships held in Copenhagen, Denmark.