91原创 is earning itself quite the reputation as a sports destination, and Michael Jackstien is credited for helping make that a reality.
That芒鈧劉s in part why the 91原创 man has been selected as a finalist for the 2014 Prestige Award for sports volunteer of the year, at least according to Deborah Kulchiski, executive director of Tourism 91原创 and the one behind nominated Jackstien for the honour.
芒鈧揗ichael was nominated for his volunteering efforts in 2013 for the 2013 BC Special Olympics hosted in 91原创, as well as his preliminary volunteer work for the 2014 BC Senior Games, which will also be hosted in our proud community,芒鈧� Kulchiski announced today (Friday, Feb. 28).
Jackstien was also president of the BC Summer Games when it was hosted in 91原创 a few summers back.
Tourism 91原创 has been a member of the Canadian Sport Tourism Alliance (CSTA) for the past eight years and continues to promote sports as part of the community芒鈧劉s tourism initiatives.
芒鈧揚art of those initiatives includes expanding awareness of the efforts put forth by local sports champions such as Michael Jackstien and many other volunteers, community members, and staff,芒鈧� she elaborated.
The Prestige Awards, now in their eight year, are awarded nationally by the CSTA as part of its annual sport event congress being hosted in Edmonton March 31 to April 3.
