The Victoria Jason Award is named in honour of late Manitoba paddler Victoria Jason and her great accomplishment and determination in becoming the first woman to paddle solo through the Northwest Passage. This award recognizes volunteers that have provided exceptional contribution to the work and programs of Paddle Manitoba through their time and talents. 

Nomination

A member of Paddle Manitoba may nominate a current or former member of the organization for this award by submitting a summary of the nominee’s contributions to the Paddle Manitoba President at president@paddlemanitoba.org at any time of the year. Submissions will be acknowledged and reviewed by the Board of Directors. The successful recipient(s) will be contacted by the President and the award presented at Paddle Manitoba’s Annual General Meeting held in February.

Past Recipients 

Many thanks are extended to all the past recipients that have helped make Paddle Manitoba better. 

Charles Burchill
Jim MacKay
Donna R. Kurt
Dusty Molinski
Eric Gysleman
Cameron White
Crystal Hurd
Janice Pennington
Sharon Touchette
Jeff Vincent
Chris Randall

Jeff Vincent, Sharon Touchette, and Chris Randall receiving their awards, April 2024.