Vernon’s athlete and team of the year will be announced Tuesday night at Kal Tire Place.
“We’re asking the general public to come out and cheer on these fine athletes,” said Ken Richardson, of the local voting committee. “We’ll be starting the ceremony at 6 p.m. (large media room).”
Nominated for Tim Hortons athlete of the year are University of UBC Thunderbird swimming sensation Savannah King and freestyle ski phenom Elena Gaskell.
Up for team of the year is Jim Cotter’s curling foursome, the VSS Panthers football team and the Fulton Maroons senior boys basketball squad.
In addition, the Tim Hortons award for Builder of the Year will be presented.
Richardson joins John Topping, Dan Currie and Taylor MacInnis, both of Tim Hortons, radio news anchors Betty Selin and Peter McIntyre, and Morning Star Sports editor Kevin Mitchell as voting members.
The awards ceremony is free to the public. Doughnuts coffee and water will be supplied by Tim Hortons.
