Nominations for the top annual awards in Canadian ski racing have opened to the public, the national governing body for ski racing announced today. This is Fernie’s opportunity to support Emily in helping her attain recognition for her illustrious career in alpine ski racing.

 
The TELUS Awards of Excellence for Alpine Canada Alpin (ACA), honouring outstanding performances in the past season, began accepting nominations on June 1.
 
“TELUS and its team members are proud of the entire Alpine Canada Alpin team, including the Canadian Para-Alpine Ski Team, who consistently shine on the world stage,” said Olympic medallist Steve Podborski, TELUS director of Community Sports. “The TELUS Awards of Excellence offers us the opportunity to not only highlight the success of our nation’s athletes but to honour them for their passion and dedication to the sport in a unique and meaningful way.”
 
TELUS Awards of Excellence voted on by the public include the Jason Lapierre Memorial Domestic Coach of the Year, Club of the Year, Volunteer of the Year (Western), Volunteer of the Year (Eastern), Official of the Year, Race of the Year and Alumni of the Year.


The Fan’s Choice Award also enables the public to choose between a select group of exceptional performances from last season. Click here to learn more and vote online for the Fan’s Choice Award.


The nomination process closes September 30 with all winners, including top Canadian Alpine Ski Team awards, announced shortly after.
 
“Alpine ski racing in Canada relies on the tireless effort of thousands of officials, volunteers, coaches, racers and others in order to put on the highest quality races that enable young athletes to reach their ski racing potential,” said ACA Director of National Programs and Race Events Philippe Bernier.
 
“And the TELUS Awards of Excellence are an opportunity to recognize those who made the greatest contributions to the sport in Canada in the past year,” he added.
 
Prior to Emily’s achievements on the elite international circuit, she enjoyed a career as one of the top Canadian junior alpine skiers in history culminating in the gold medal in the combined discipline and a silver medal in the slalom event at the 2000 Junior World Championship. For her efforts, she was named the 2000/01 Canadian Junior Athlete of the Year.

Emily competed at the Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympic Games, the Torino 2006 Winter Olympic Games, and 2010 Vancouver Games.

The Emily Brydon Youth Foundation was established in 2006 to provide financial assistance to youth in the Elk Valley who do not otherwise have the financial means to pursue sports, the arts, and education. Emily and her teammates have launched a signature Speed Queen T-shirt in support of Right to Play Development and Peace projects across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.

Emily’s Medal Accomplishments:
• 2010 World Cup – Silver and Bronze Medalist (Downhill)
• 2008 World Cup – Gold Medalist (Super-G), Silver Medalist (Super-G), & Bronze Medalist (Downhill)
• 2007 World Cup – Bronze Medalist (Downhill)
• 2006 World Cup – Bronze Medalist (Super-G)
• 2005 World Cup – Bronze Medalist (Combined)
• 2001 World Cup – Bronze Medalist (Downhill)
• Nine-time Canadian Champion (Various Disciplines)