Service Awards

Recognition and Awards

The CAA has a long history of recognizing individuals and organizations who have demonstrated a significant commitment to professional avalanche safety in Canada. We are currently working on collating the names of those who received awards prior to 2007. Check back for updates. 

YearNameAwardRecognition
2009 Everett Clausen CAA Service Award For his dedication to avalanche explosives development and generous support of professional avalanche work in Canada.
Randy Stevens CAA Service Award For his long list of contributions to the professional development of the CAA and his dedication to avalanche safety education.
2008 Colin Johnston Glacier Summit Award Benefactor
Jason Smith Glacier Summit Award New Member
Janice Johnson Glacier Summit Award Professional
Gordon Ritchie Glacier Summit Award Volunteer
2007 Garry Walton 25th Anniversary Outstanding Achievement Award Training
Peter Schaerer 25th Anniversary Outstanding Achievement Award Patriarch
Fred Schleiss 25th Anniversary Outstanding Achievement Award Standards
Dave McClung 25th Anniversary Outstanding Achievement Award Science
Willi Pfisterer 25th Anniversary Outstanding Achievement Award Coach
Bruce Jamieson 25th Anniversary Outstanding Achievement Award Applied Research
Clair Israelson 25th Anniversary Outstanding Achievement Award Vision