Biathlete Emily Dickson of Burns Lake is the recipient of Biathlon Canada’s Myriam Bedard Award to recognize individuals who have displayed extraordinary dedication and commitment in the achievement of excellence in the sport of Biathlon. These individuals may be athletes, coaches or other people involved in working towards the achievement of the mission of the association.
“Feeling very grateful to have been named the recipient of Biathlon Canada’s Myriam Bedard Award for the 2022 season,“ Dickson said in a statement on her Facebook page. “It is such an honour for me to be recognized alongside a long list of incredible people who have contributed so much to our sport in Canada. I’m humbled.”
Dickson’s coach Rachel Koroscil is the recipient of the Female Coach of the Year Award as well.