2010-11 CAMPUS RECREATION LEADERSHIP AWARDS

Mike Gonder - Humber College

For the past three years, Mike has been an integral part of Humber Athletics having worked in three separate areas of the department.  He has worked in the Campus Recreation Office, for the Student Athletic Association and as the Manager of the Women's Rugby team. Mike displays leadership skills that were enhanced by his passion, dedication and commitment to each different area of the department.

Mike has been a Sport Convenor for the Recreation Department that, on many occasions, required working late-night hours at Westwood Arena running the intramural ice hockey program. As the Referee-In-Chief, he also trained and scheduled our intramural referees for all three on-campus leagues. He has also spent much of his free-time volunteering as the Men's and Women's Extramural Ice Hockey Manager and travelled to numerous tournaments with the teams.  

Mike has been a part of the Events Crew for the Student Athletic Association and has helped to organize and run the annual Varsity Gala and the year-end banquet for the two of the past three years. He has assisted with the Extramural Awards banquet for the past three years. He has also worn the mascot suit, Skyhawk, at a number of events on and off campus. Mike has helped to organize and staff smaller events and information booths to help recruit fans to varsity games and to the Athletic Centre. A number of these events are on weekends.

Nicole Muir - Canadore College

In the past two years, Nicole has taken on virtually every role there is in Athletics at Canadore. She has always given 110 percent in every task or responsibility and always goes above and beyond. Despite the tragic death of her good friend and Panther Athletic Council member Kris Clement, Nicole has overcome grief and focused her efforts on school and on proving herself as a leader with great organizational skills. She has taken on the role of Intramural Basketball League Convenor, Ice Hockey Timekeeper, Special Events Convenor for activities such as Canadore's Paintball trip, Gymtech at two campuses, and has worked varsity volleyball games in many capacities such as scorekeeper and as well as working the three-ball system.  

Recently Nicole took over the role of Ice Hockey Convenor for Canadore's Campus Recreation Ice Hockey League. She has worked at Canadore's Campus Life Day and Winterfest events at the Commerce Court Campus and always motivates her classmates to participate in every event.

Not only has she taken on various roles within Canadore Athletics, Nicole has always been the first person to volunteer her time when needed and she sees the value in donating her time to help others.  

Overall, with such a great work ethic, an amazing sense of professionalism and integrity, Nicole is what every Athletic Department looks for in a student leader and it brings such a sense of pride to have students like Nicole working for Canadore Athletics.

Campus Recreation Leadership Award Past Winners
2005-06: Matt Schnarr (Mohawk) & Jaime Allen (Niagara)
2006-07: Curtis Bell (Cambrian) & Emily Curcuruto (Humber)
2007-08: Mitchell Greenway (Humber) & Jennifer Chapman (U of T Mississauga)
2008-09: Jaclyn Bell (Canadore) & Damian Yearwood (U of T Mississauga)
2009-10: Amy Rynsoever (Humber College - Lakeshore) & Marc Siren (Cambrian College)
2010-11: Mike Gonder (Humber College) & Nicole Muir (Canadore College)

The Ontario Colleges Committee on Campus Recreation (OCCCR) is recognized as the governing body for campus recreation activities within Ontario's colleges. The development, implementation and promotion of quality programs and services allows us to enhance students' educational experience through their participation in the recreational sport and wellness activities.