Dennis McFarlane
Dennis McFarlane Award - $500
Dennis was a national competitor in singles, pairs and dance. He reached the highest level available in the International Skating Union (ISU) when he achieved success as a World and Olympic judge and referee in all three skating disciplines. After leaving the international judging world, Dennis continued to judge and monitor skaters in the Alberta/NWT/Nunavut Section. Dennis truly loved the sport of figure skating and was also working to make it better for skaters and officials.
The Dennis McFarlane Award is presented annually to the highest placing pre-novice ladies skater representing Alberta at a National Event.
2020 Award Recipient
Angelina Grant
Pat Sprague
Pat Sprague Award - $1,500
Pat was a long-time figure skating organizer and volunteer, as well as the dedicated mother of two skaters. For 20 years she acted as chairwoman of the Wild Rose Figure Skating Competition. Pat was also a board member and chairwoman of the Alberta Figure Skating Foundation. She was widely known for her genuine and well-rounded respect for the sport.
The Pat Sprague Award is presented annually to the highest placed Alberta Synchronized Skating team at the Canadian Synchronized Skating Championships (festival or competitive).
This award was created to recognize the previous year's Alberta/NWT/Nunavut Section award recipienct of the Wayne Feil Memorial Evaluator Judges Award. Volunteer evaluators and judges contribute countless hours each season and provide valuable feedback to skaters in all disciplines. Their devotion helps all skaters in this province as they work towards their goals and to achieving their full potential in the sport of figure skating.
2020 Award Recipient
Black Gold Open Team
