Ice Diamond – Winner: Judy MacKenzie
This award is to recognise an individual who has significantly contributed to the development and promotion of the sport. They are the unsung hero of curling who makes things happen behind the scenes. Judy has been instrumental in the development of Wheelchair Curling in Scotland over the last decade and has been involved in every aspect from Club Development to Coaching and International Championships. She has served on the Scottish Wheelchair Curling Association since 2004, holding various positions culminating in her becoming the Chair in 2010. Judy has introduced many people to the sport through her work at the participation level with Braehead and Stirling Wheelchair Curling Club and also developed athletes through the performance ranks while continuing her coaching with the SWCA Development and Spokes Squads and Area Institute Athletes. As a supporter Judy has attended many World Wheelchair Championships and Paralympic Games and also attended the 2008 Championships as Assistant Coach for Team Scotland. Judy is pictured with sponsor Iain Baxter of
Murrayfield Curling Limited who presented the award.
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