Special award for Barbie

Barbie Conway of Prince George has been presented the ‘Special Olympic B.C Spirit of Sport’ award which goes to one athlete in BC who exemplifies the true meaning of sportsmanship. Conway has been involved with Special Olympics for the past 16 years. She is an avid swimmer, cross country skier, golfer, and member of the athletics team. Conway was among 11 male and female athlete nominees from throughout B.C. This is the third time in the past 18 years that a Prince George athlete has won the Spirit of Sport award. Mathew Brewer won in 1999 and Sherry Rempel took the honor in 2002.