Libby Brown (left), of the rec commission, joined North Van City councillor Darrell Mussatto.

Organizers Kathy Hobbs (left) and Heather Ostevik (right) congratulated deaf runner Ryan Ollis (centre) on his award.

Senator Ray Perrault, seen here with his wife Barbara, delivered an inspiring keynote address to all the athletes.

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Michel Leveille (left), who was joined by former district councillor Murray Dykeman, attended the awards on behalf of his gymnast daughter Lise who was part of Canada's Olympic team.

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North Van swimmer Peter Bell was all smiles after being awarded the "Master Male Athlete" award.

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Fourteen-year-old gymnast Michelle Cuthbert was the recipient of the "Comback Award". After suffering a broken arm and hurt back, she rebounded to win the B.C. High School Championships.

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Honoured in the "Athlete with a Disability" category was record holder and wheelchair athlete Houssein "Nik" Nikzaban.

NS News distribution manager Barb Emo was thrilled to meet Para Olympic gold medalist and award winner James Trever.

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Jacques Martel (from left), Matt Ehl and Eric Fish are all members of the provincial championship North Van Minor Hockey Juvenile A Canucks.

Adam Goluboff (left) and Alex Himmelsbach are both hockey heros who hail from West Vancouver.

Nineteen-year-olds Jon Switzer (left) and Marshall Smith have moved on from high school sports and now attend Capilano College and S.F.U. respectively.

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These men were all recognized for their dedication to the community. From left: "Community Volunteer" award nominees Sandy Fleming, award winner Larry Donohoe, nominee Bob Baldwin and nominee Ross Meacher.