Each year, the CAA honours members who have made a significant contribution to avalanche safety in Canada. Thank you to Arc’teryx for their contributions to and support of the CAA Service Award. Congratulations to all recipients. To nominate someone for a CAA Service Award, please complete the Service Award nomination form .
Greg has dedicated more than four decades to avalanche operations and public safety. Beginning as a ski patroller at Mount Norquay, Greg then moved on to Whitewater and later joined the Ministry of Transportation’s Columbia Avalanche Program in Revelstoke. Since joining the Columbia Avalanche Program in 2002, Greg has become a highly respected avalanche technician and operational leader known for his deep historical knowledge and strong work ethic. His work has advanced the safety of the travelling public and the movement of goods along British Columbia’s highways through countless winter storms and operational challenges.
Steve is recognized for his leadership and dedication in advancing the professionalism of the snowmobile guiding industry in Canada. A founding force behind the Canadian Motorized Backcountry Guide Association (CMBGA), Steve helped turn a shared vision into a functioning organization, serving as its first president and helping establish training and certification pathways for professional snowmobile guides. Known for his leadership and professionalism, Steve has played a key role in building industry support. His contributions have helped grow and strengthen the profession for the next generation of guides.
Lisa is a Mountain Guide, avalanche educator, and Visitor Safety Specialist with Parks Canada. With more than 30 years of experience in visitor safety, search and rescue, avalanche forecasting, and incident management, Lisa has made significant contributions through her work with Parks Canada, the CAA Industry Training Program, AST instruction, and Avalanche Canada projects. She has been deeply involved in curriculum development for avalanche search and rescue training and the Avalanche Canada fatality database project.
