2017 Tim Hortons® Brier - Jean-Michel Menard has won the Ross Harstone Award

Jean-Michel Menard has won the Ross Harstone Award at the 2017 Tim Hortons® Brier

The Ross Harstone Award is presented each year to the player chosen by his peers as the curler in the Brier who best represents Ross G.L. Harstone’s high ideals of good sportsmanship, observance of the rules, exemplary conduct and curling ability.

Past Winners of the Ross Harstone Award:

• 2016 - Tyrel Griffith, British Columbia
• 2015 - Jim Cotter, British Columbia
• 2014 - Greg Balsdon, Ontario
• 2013 - Paul Flemming, Nova Scotia
• 2012 - Scott Manners, Saskatchewan
• 2011 - Jim Cotter, British Columbia
• 2010 – Ian Fitzner-LeBlanc, Nova Scotia
• 2009 – Dean Hicke, Saskatchewan
• 2008 – Gerry Adam, Saskatchewan
• 2007 – Mark Whitehead, NWT/Yukon (Second)
• 2006 – Jean-Michel Menard, Quebec (Skip)
• 2005 – Randy Dutiaume, Manitoba (Skip)
• 2004 – Daniel Lafleur, Quebec (Skip)
• 2003 – Bob Jenion, Manitoba (Third)
• 2002 – Mark Lang, Saskatchewan (Third)
• 2001 – Paul Flemming, Nova Scotia (Skip)
• 2000 – Bryan Miki, British Columbia (Second)
• 1999 – Gerald Shymko, Saskatchewan (Skip)
• 1998 – Toby McDonald, Newfoundland (Skip)
• 1997 – Vic Peters, Manitoba (Skip)
• 1996 – Brian Rafuse, Nova Scotia (Skip)
• 1995 – Rick Folk, British Columbia (Skip)
• 1994 – Mark Noseworthy, Newfoundland (Skip)
• 1993 – Trevor Alexander, Yukon/Northwest Territories (Skip)
• 1992 – Jim Armstrong, British Columbia (Skip)
• 1991 – Rick Lang, Northern Ontario (Skip)
• 1990 – Craig Lepine, British Columbia (Skip)
• 1989 – Bert Gretzinger, British Columbia (Third)
• 1988 – Thomas Hakansson, Nova Scotia (Skip)
• 1987 – Jim Armstrong, British Columbia (Third)
• 1986 – Bill Campbell, Jr., Nova Scotia (Skip)
• 1985 – Daniel Hildebrand, Manitoba (Lead)
• 1984 – John Helston, Manitoba (Second)
• 1983 – Jim Armstrong, British Columbia (Third)
• 1982 – Mark Noseworthy, Newfoundland (Skip)
• 1981 – Mel Watchorn, Alberta (Skip)
• 1980 – Wayne Hamilton, Newfoundland (Skip)
• 1979 – Dr. Wayne Matheson, Prince Edward Island (Skip)
• 1979 – Dave Durrant, Nova Scotia (Lead)
• 1978 – Peter Murray, New Brunswick (Skip)
• 1977 – Joe Power, Jr., Newfoundland (Third)
• 1976 – Jim Ursel, Quebec (Skip)
• 1975 – Harvey Mazinke, Saskatchewan (Skip)
• 1974 – Larry McGrath, Saskatchewan (Skip)
• 1973 – Mel Watchorn, Alberta (Skip)
• 1972 – David Sullivan, New Brunswick (Skip)
• 1971 – R.J. (Bob) Pickering, Saskatchewan (Skip)
• 1970 – Dr. Ed Steeves, New Brunswick (Third)
• 1969 – W.F. (Bill) Piercey, Newfoundland (Skip)
• 1968 – Charles Piper, Jr., Nova Scotia (Third)
• 1967 – Douglas S. McGibney, British Columbia (Skip)
• 1966 – George F. McCharles, Newfoundland (Skip)

2016 Tim Hortons® Brier - All-Stars and Award winners

Here are the First and Second team All-Stars and Award winners from the 2016 Tim Hortons® Brier 

First Team All-Stars
Lead: Denni Neufeld (Manitoba)

Second: Brent Laing (Alberta)

Third: Ryan Fry (Northern Ontario)

Skip: Brad Jacobs (Northern Ontario)

Second Team All-Stars

Lead: Ben Hebert (Alberta)

Second E.J. Harnden (Northern Ontario)

Third: Mark Nichols (Newfoundland and Labrador)

Skip: Brad Gushue (Newfoundland and Labrador)

Ross Harstone Award
The Ross Harstone Trophy is presented each year to the player chosen by his peers as the curler in the Tim Hortons Brier who best represents Ross G.L. Harstone’s high ideals of good sportsmanship, observance of the rules, exemplary conduct and curling ability.
2016 winner:  Tyrel Griffith, British Columbia

Scotty Harper Award - Media Award ($500)
For the best curling story of 2013, as selected by the School of Journalism and Communication, Carleton University in Ottawa, the Award is in memory of the late Scotty Harper of the Winnipeg Free Press.
2016 winner: Terry Jones, Edmonton Sun, for his story “John Morris at peace with change back to third”

Paul McLean Award

Named in honour of the highly-respected TSN Producer of curling, CFL football, world juniors hockey, etc., who died of cancer at the age of 39 in December of 2005.
The Award was presented for the first time in 2007 by the CCR and TSN to a media person behind the scenes who has made a significant contribution to the sport of curling.
2016 winner: Paul Wiecek, Winnipeg Free Press.

2015 Tim Hortons® Brier - All-Stars and Award winner

Curling Canada has announced the awards wins for The 2015 Tim Hortons® Brier 


First All-Star Team
Skip: Brad Jacobs, Northern Ontario
Third: Ryan Fry, Northern Ontario
Second: Carter Rycroft, Team Canada
Lead: Colin Hodgson, Manitoba

Second All-Star Team
Skip: Brad Gushue, Newfoundland/Labrador
Third: Marc Kennedy, Alberta
Second: Brent Laing, Alberta
Lead: Ben Hebert, Alberta

Ross Harstone Award
The Ross Harstone Trophy is presented each year to the player chosen by his peers as the curler in the Tim Hortons Brier who best represents Ross G.L. Harstone’s high ideals of good sportsmanship, observance of the rules, exemplary conduct and curling ability.

2015 winner: Jim Cotter, British Columbia

Paul McLean Award

Named in honour of the highly-respected TSN Producer of curling, CFL football, world juniors hockey, etc., who died of cancer at the age of 39 in December of 2005.

The Award was presented for the first time in 2007 by the Canadian Curling Reporters and TSN to a media person behind the scenes who has made a significant contribution to the sport of curling.

2015 winner: Jim Young, longtime camera man for TSN’s curling broadcasts. Young has been a camera man for 37 years, and worked alongside Vic Rauter on curling broadcasts for 26 years, and is favourite of many players for his skills as well as his enthusiasm for the sport. He’s attended nine Olympics, and shot every sport imaginable for TSN.

Volunteer of the Year Award
Based on the nominee’s contributions from the previous curling season.The winner receives an all-expense-paid weekend trip for two to the Tim Hortons Brier to be recognized by Curling Canada during one of the playoff games.

2013-14 winner — Harvey Lyons. When failing ice conditions at the curling club in Lorette, Man., started driving membership down, longtime member Harvey knew it was time to go to work. His efforts to fix the ice and get membership back on track led to a healthy increase in revenue, an improvement that saved the club.

2014 Tim Hortons® Brier - Award winners

Here are the First and Second team All-Stars and Award winners from the 2014 Tim Hortons® Brier 

First All-Star Team
Skip: Jim Cotter, British Columbia (throws fourth rocks)
Third: John Morris, British Columbia (skips team)
Second: Mark Nichols, Manitoa
Lead: Rick Sawatsky, British Columbia

Second All-Star Team
Skip: Kevin Koe, Alberta
Third: Pat Simmons, Alberta
Second: Tyrel Griffith, British Columbia
Lead: Philippe Ménard


Ross Harstone Award
The Ross Harstone Trophy is presented each year to the player chosen by his peers as the curler in the Tim Hortons Brier who best represents Ross G.L. Harstone’s high ideals of good sportsmanship, observance of the rules, exemplary conduct and curling ability.
2014 winner: Greg Balsdon, Ontario

Scotty Harper Award - Media Award ($500)
For the best curling story of 2013, as selected by the School of Journalism and Communication, Carleton University in Ottawa, the Award is in memory of the late Scotty Harper of the Winnipeg Free Press.
2014 winner: Bob Weeks, Ontario Curling Report, for his tribute to the late Shorty Jenkins: “Shorty Jenkins — The King of Swing.”

Paul McLean Award

Named in honour of the highly-respected TSN Producer of curling, CFL football, world juniors hockey, etc., who died of cancer at the age of 39 in December of 2005.
The Award was presented for the first time in 2007 by the CCR and TSN to a media person behind the scenes who has made a significant contribution to the sport of curling.
2014 winner: Andy Bouyoukos, longtime director for TSN’s curling broadcasts.

2013 Tim Hortons® Brier - Award winners

Here are the First and Second team All-Stars at the 2013 Tim Hortons® Brier

First All-Star Team

Skip: Glenn Howard, Ontario (first-team skip in 2006, 2007, 2010, 2011 and 2012; first-team third in 1986 and 1992; second-team skip in 2008 and 2009)

Third: Wayne Middaugh, Ontario (first-team third in 2012; first-team skip in 1998 and 2001; first-team second in 1992, 1993 and 1994)

Second: Brent Laing, Ontario (first-team second in 2006, 2010 and 2012, second-team second in 2008 and 2011)

Lead: Mark Nichols, Manitoba (second-team third in 2004)

Second All-Star Team

Skip: Brad Gushue, Newfoundland/Labrador (first-team skip in 2004; second-team skip in 2010

Third: Jon Mead, Manitoba (first-team third in 2000 and 2011)

Second: Marc Kennedy, Alberta (first-team second in 2008 and 2009)

Lead: Craig Savill, Ontario (first-team lead in 2007 and 2008, second-team lead in 2006, 2010 and 2011; second-team second in 2002)

Ross Harstone Award
The Ross Harstone Trophy is presented each year to the player chosen by his peers as the curler in the Tim Hortons Brier who best represents Ross G.L. Harstone’s high ideals of good sportsmanship, observance of the rules, exemplary conduct and curling ability.
2013 winner: Paul Flemming, Nova Scotia (also won in 2001)

Scotty Harper Award
For the best curling story of 2013, as selected by the School of Journalism and Communication, Carleton University in Ottawa, the Award is in memory of the late Scotty Harper of the Winnipeg Free Press.
2013 winner: Kevin Palmer, The Curling News, for his humorous account of the early days of the 2012 Tim Hortons Brier

Paul McLean Award
Named in honour of the highly-respected TSN Producer of curling, CFL football, world juniors hockey, etc., who died of cancer at the age of 39 in December of 2005. The Award was presented for the first time in 2007 by the CCR and TSN to a media person behind the scenes who has made a significant contribution to the sport of curling.
2013 winner: Larry Wood, long-time curling journalist, editor of The Tankard Times and Canadian Curling Hall of Fame member

The Hec Gervais Most Valuable Player Award is presented to the most valuable player in the Tim Hortons Brier playoffs

2013 winner: Brad Jacobs of Northern Ontario

2011 Tim Hortons® Brier - Scott Manners wins the Ross Harstone Award

Scott Manner of Saskatchewan has won the Ross Harstone Sportsmanship at the 2012 Tim Hortons® Brier.

The Ross G.L. Harstone Trophy is presented each year to the player chosen by his peers as the curler in the Brier who best represents Ross G.L. Harstone’s high ideals of good sportsmanship, observance of the rules, exemplary conduct and curling ability.

Past Winners of the Ross Harstone Award

• 2011 - Jim Cotter, British Columbia
• 2010 – Ian Fitzner-LeBlanc, Nova Scotia
• 2009 – Dean Hicke, Saskatchewan
• 2008 – Gerry Adam, Saskatchewan
• 2007 – Mark Whitehead, NWT/Yukon (Second)
• 2006 – Jean-Michel Menard, Quebec (Skip)
• 2005 – Randy Dutiaume, Manitoba (Skip)
• 2004 – Daniel Lafleur, Quebec (Skip)
• 2003 – Bob Jenion, Manitoba (Third)
• 2002 – Mark Lang, Saskatchewan (Third)
• 2001 – Paul Flemming, Nova Scotia (Skip)
• 2000 – Bryan Miki, British Columbia (Second)
• 1999 – Gerald Shymko, Saskatchewan (Skip)
• 1998 – Toby McDonald, Newfoundland (Skip)
• 1997 – Vic Peters, Manitoba (Skip)
• 1996 – Brian Rafuse, Nova Scotia (Skip)
• 1995 – Rick Folk, British Columbia (Skip)
• 1994 – Mark Noseworthy, Newfoundland (Skip)
• 1993 – Trevor Alexander, Yukon/Northwest Territories (Skip)
• 1992 – Jim Armstrong, British Columbia (Skip)
• 1991 – Rick Lang, Northern Ontario (Skip)
• 1990 – Craig Lepine, British Columbia (Skip)
• 1989 – Bert Gretzinger, British Columbia (Third)
• 1988 – Thomas Hakansson, Nova Scotia (Skip)
• 1987 – Jim Armstrong, British Columbia (Third)
• 1986 – Bill Campbell, Jr., Nova Scotia (Skip)
• 1985 – Daniel Hildebrand, Manitoba (Lead)
• 1984 – John Helston, Manitoba (Second)
• 1983 – Jim Armstrong, British Columbia (Third)
• 1982 – Mark Noseworthy, Newfoundland (Skip)
• 1981 – Mel Watchorn, Alberta (Skip)
• 1980 – Wayne Hamilton, Newfoundland (Skip)
• 1979 – Dr. Wayne Matheson, Prince Edward Island (Skip)
• 1979 – Dave Durrant, Nova Scotia (Lead)
• 1978 – Peter Murray, New Brunswick (Skip)
• 1977 – Joe Power, Jr., Newfoundland (Third)
• 1976 – Jim Ursel, Quebec (Skip)
• 1975 – Harvey Mazinke, Saskatchewan (Skip)
• 1974 – Larry McGrath, Saskatchewan (Skip)
• 1973 – Mel Watchorn, Alberta (Skip)
• 1972 – David Sullivan, New Brunswick (Skip)
• 1971 – R.J. (Bob) Pickering, Saskatchewan (Skip)
• 1970 – Dr. Ed Steeves, New Brunswick (Third)
• 1969 – W.F. (Bill) Piercey, Newfoundland (Skip)
• 1968 – Charles Piper, Jr., Nova Scotia (Third)
• 1967 – Douglas S. McGibney, British Columbia (Skip)
• 1966 – George F. McCharles, Newfoundland (Skip)

2011 Tim Hortons® Brier - Jim Cotter wins the Ross Harstone Award

 

  

Jim Cotter of British Columbia has won the Ross Harstone Sportsmanship at the 2011 Tim Hortons® Brier.

The Ross G.L. Harstone Trophy is presented each year to the player chosen by his peers as the curler in the Brier who best represents Ross G.L. Harstone’s high ideals of good sportsmanship, observance of the rules, exemplary conduct and curling ability.

Past Winners of the Ross Harstone Award

• 2010 – Ian Fitzner-LeBlanc, Nova Scotia
• 2009 – Dean Hicke, Saskatchewan
• 2008 – Gerry Adam, Saskatchewan
• 2007 – Mark Whitehead, NWT/Yukon (Second)
• 2006 – Jean-Michel Menard, Quebec (Skip)
• 2005 – Randy Dutiaume, Manitoba (Skip)
• 2004 – Daniel Lafleur, Quebec (Skip)
• 2003 – Bob Jenion, Manitoba (Third)
• 2002 – Mark Lang, Saskatchewan (Third)
• 2001 – Paul Flemming, Nova Scotia (Skip)
• 2000 – Bryan Miki, British Columbia (Second)
• 1999 – Gerald Shymko, Saskatchewan (Skip)
• 1998 – Toby McDonald, Newfoundland (Skip)
• 1997 – Vic Peters, Manitoba (Skip)
• 1996 – Brian Rafuse, Nova Scotia (Skip)
• 1995 – Rick Folk, British Columbia (Skip)
• 1994 – Mark Noseworthy, Newfoundland (Skip)
• 1993 – Trevor Alexander, Yukon/Northwest Territories (Skip)
• 1992 – Jim Armstrong, British Columbia (Skip)
• 1991 – Rick Lang, Northern Ontario (Skip)
• 1990 – Craig Lepine, British Columbia (Skip)
• 1989 – Bert Gretzinger, British Columbia (Third)
• 1988 – Thomas Hakansson, Nova Scotia (Skip)
• 1987 – Jim Armstrong, British Columbia (Third)
• 1986 – Bill Campbell, Jr., Nova Scotia (Skip)
• 1985 – Daniel Hildebrand, Manitoba (Lead)
• 1984 – John Helston, Manitoba (Second)
• 1983 – Jim Armstrong, British Columbia (Third)
• 1982 – Mark Noseworthy, Newfoundland (Skip)
• 1981 – Mel Watchorn, Alberta (Skip)
• 1980 – Wayne Hamilton, Newfoundland (Skip)
• 1979 – Dr. Wayne Matheson, Prince Edward Island (Skip)
• 1979 – Dave Durrant, Nova Scotia (Lead)
• 1978 – Peter Murray, New Brunswick (Skip)
• 1977 – Joe Power, Jr., Newfoundland (Third)
• 1976 – Jim Ursel, Quebec (Skip)
• 1975 – Harvey Mazinke, Saskatchewan (Skip)
• 1974 – Larry McGrath, Saskatchewan (Skip)
• 1973 – Mel Watchorn, Alberta (Skip)
• 1972 – David Sullivan, New Brunswick (Skip)
• 1971 – R.J. (Bob) Pickering, Saskatchewan (Skip)
• 1970 – Dr. Ed Steeves, New Brunswick (Third)
• 1969 – W.F. (Bill) Piercey, Newfoundland (Skip)
• 1968 – Charles Piper, Jr., Nova Scotia (Third)
• 1967 – Douglas S. McGibney, British Columbia (Skip)
• 1966 – George F. McCharles, Newfoundland (Skip)

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