The John Katan Volunteer Award

The John Katan Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Halton Outdoor Club

John Katan was an active, long-time member of the Halton Outdoor Club who was an avid cross-country skier and hiker.  John died unexpectedly on a Club trip in 1992; this award was created in 1993 in his memory.

The John Katan Award is presented annually to an individual or individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the Club.

Congratulations to:                                        

2025 Recipients:

    Dave Somerville - Award Citation

    Susan Gower and Rita Weerdenburg - Award Citation 


2024 Joint Recipients: 
    Patti and Jim Blair - Award Citation



Dave Somerville accepting his award, AGM Nov 26th, 2025


Joint Award Winners Susan Gower and Rita Weerdenburg Nov. 26th 2025

Previous John Katan Award Recipients:

1993 – Werner Schwar

1994 – Norm Hohban

1995 – Wayne Meigs

1996 – Magali Vrillaud

1997 – Rob Chesky

1998 – Brent Tremblay

1999 – Ernie Roth

2000 – Monika Henrich

2001 – Jim McConachie


2002 – Paul Lewis

2003 – Linda Hamilton

2004 – Patrick Vincent

2005 – Joe Lechner

2006 – Derrick May

2007 – Andy Hueton

2008 – Ruth Kihs

2009 - Toni Quinn

2010 – Dorothy Rideough


2011 – Phil Armstrong

2012 – Heather McClintock

2013 – Paul Lewis

2014 – Anne Armstrong

2015 – Clive and Freda Wright

2016 – Patti Blair

2017 – Toni Quinn

2023 - Heather Wilson and Marjorie Dieterman

2024 - Patti and Jim Blair



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