Western Athletic Alumni President, Pat Kitchen shares a moment from this past summer when she crossed paths with two athletic alumni on the podium, and celebrates a few of the many incredible honours recently received by Mustangs alumni.
Athletic Director, Christine Stapleton provides a recap of the successful fall season, which includes a fair amount of hardware from the OUA Championships, and an update on safe sport.
Heather Cartwright was named the 2023 Mitchell Family Alumni of the Year female award winner in recognition of her exceptional and ongoing contributions to rowing at Western, and her outstanding community leadership.
Stacey Allaster was honoured with the 2023 Billie Jean King Leadership Award. The award recognizes Stacey’s outstanding leadership in tennis, and for ‘making significant contributions to the advancement of women through achievement in sport and the workplace.’
Greg Dick was recognized with Western Alumni’s highest honour, the Dr. Ivan Smith Award, for his tremendous contribution to Western Mustang football and the alumni community through his volunteerism and leadership.
Alex Kopacz was recently inducted into the 2023 London Sports Hall of Fame. His Olympic journey began while competing for Western Track & Field and culminated in a gold medal in the two-man bobsled at the 2018 Olympic games.
Jason Winders reflects on the significance of the WMAA Sports Hall of Fame Dinner, and his experience attending as host for his mentor, friend, and lifetime achievement inductee Bob Barney.
