Nominees have been released for the fourth annual Celebration of Women in Sport awards gala, April 1 at the Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence.

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Nomination categories include athlete, coach, sport builder and volunteer. Shortlisted athletes are cross-country mountain biker Mical Dyck, road cyclist Annie Ewart, weightlifter Jeane Lasson, national field hockey player turned Vikes media officer Ali Lee, paracyclist Karen March and Canadian rugby star Barbara Mervin.

As of Monday, rowingB次元官网网址檚 Allison Dobb was the only coach nominated. Linda Gilmour (kettlebell), Irene Schell (B.C. Summer Games) and Wilhelmina Helena Toews (Duncan Community Fitness/Sports) are shortlisted in the builder category.

Chantal Brodeur (Special Olympics) and Jennifer Erlendson (road cycling) are up for volunteer of the year.

Three-time Paralympic gold medalist Michelle Stilwell and 2011 World Cup rowing champion Lindsay Jennerich will speak at the event.

For individual tickets or to purchase a table, visit PISEB次元官网网址檚 fitness desk or download the order form from www.piseworld.com by March 29.

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